Etherlink Launches New Website and EVM Bridge

Etherlink, known for its fast, fair, and nearly free transactions, is now even more accessible and powerful with its new website launch. Powered by Tezos Smart Rollups, Etherlink offers an efficient and secure platform for developers and users alike.

Key Features of Etherlink:

• EVM Bridge: Smoothly deploy any EVM codebase and migrate users and assets from Ethereum and other interoperable chains, enabling seamless interaction and asset transfers across different networks.

• Smart Rollup Technology: Etherlink is powered by a Smart Rollup, an enshrined, optimistic rollup system implemented by Tezos, ensuring enhanced scalability and security.

• Open and Permissionless: Users retain full ownership of assets, thanks to its non-custodial architecture that is resistant to censorship.

• Future-proof Network: Upgradability is facilitated through Tezos' on-chain governance system, allowing community-driven development and progression.

Developer Experience:

• Comprehensive Toolkit: Utilize familiar tools like Metamask, Hardhat, and Foundry. Integrate with platforms such as Subsquid, Fireblocks, Thirdweb, and The Graph.

• Seamless Deployment: Deploy existing Solidity smart contracts on Etherlink without the need for code rewrites.

• Vibrant Community: Join a supportive developer community, access invaluable resources, and receive the help you need to succeed.

Explore the Ecosystem:

Etherlink’s ecosystem features collaborations with industry-leading teams, including:

• LayerZero: An omnichain interoperability protocol.

• Subsquid: A peer-to-peer network for batching and aggregating data.

• Thirdweb: Tools for building and managing Web3 projects.

• Redstone: Cross-chain data oracle for Smart Contracts & DeFi protocols.

• Rivo: A self-custodial yield marketplace.

• The Graph: A protocol for organizing and accessing blockchain data.

Experience the Future with Etherlink

Etherlink is building towards a secure, decentralized, and permissionless network. With its new website and EVM bridge, it’s never been easier to leverage Tezos for your projects. Dive into the Etherlink experience and explore how it can transform your development journey.

Learn more and start building at Etherlink.

Mobile Gaming Industry in 2024: Opportunities and Tezos Solutions

Building on the excitement of Etherlink's new website and EVM bridge, we now turn our attention to the booming mobile gaming industry and how Tezos offers unique solutions for game developers.

Mobile Gaming Industry in 2024: Opportunities and Tezos Solutions

The mobile gaming market, with over $100 billion in yearly revenue, is the largest segment of the gaming industry. Despite facing challenges such as post-lockdown shifts, economic pressures, and geopolitical instability, certain game genres like puzzle and hybrid-casual games have shown resilience and growth.

How Tezos Can Help Mobile Game Developers:

1. Player Engagement

   • Ownership and Trading: Tezos allows players to own, trade, and sell in-game assets, creating a richer experience and rewiring the value of the game and its assets.

   • Example: Imagine a game like Clash of Clans where players can truly own their upgraded buildings or rare troops and trade them within the game ecosystem, driving higher engagement and long-term retention.

2. Monetization

   • Secondary Markets: Beyond traditional in-app purchases, Tezos enables secondary markets for in-game assets, creating ongoing revenue streams through transaction fees.

   • Example: Think of Genshin Impact, where rare characters or weapons can be traded on a marketplace, generating continuous revenue for the developer.

3. User Acquisition

   • Targeted Engagement: Tezos can reduce user acquisition costs by directly engaging potential users interested in similar games or genres, effectively lowering acquisition costs.

   • Example: Using personalized airdrops or exclusive in-game items to engage users who frequently interact with competitor games, encouraging further engagement without traditional ad networks.

4. Ease of Integration

   • Tezos Unity SDK: This developer-friendly toolkit, with clear documentation and support, makes blockchain integration accessible even for Unity developers new to Tezos.

   • Example: The modular, open-sourced SDK offers active and free technical support, simplifying the integration process and enhancing the development journey.

The Tezos Unity SDK provides game developers with powerful tools to create engaging, innovative, and efficiently monetizable games. It’s not just about following trends but solving real problems and offering new opportunities in the competitive gaming industry. If you’re looking to enhance your games and explore new strategies, Tezos is the game-changing solution you need.

The future of gaming is here, and it’s powered by Tezos.

This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem

Shifting from this week’s headlines, let’s focus on what’s happening around the Tezos ecosystem. This month, we have some cool gaming updates to share, including an Olympic-style game, the first Premier League fantasy football Web3 game from Manchester United, and more.

Manchester United’s Player Trading Cards

Manchester United is making history as the first Premier League club to launch its own Web3 fantasy football game. Fantasy United and Player Trading Cards offer a unique and exclusive way to interact with the Tezos blockchain. Here’s what you need to know:

• Digital Collectibles: Each card represents a player from the men’s squad at Manchester United, allowing you to collect and showcase your favorites.

• Hand-Drawn Art: Every card features meticulously hand-drawn artwork, providing a unique and artistic representation of the players.

• Dynamic Stats: Player stats are updated in real-time throughout the entire season.

• Rarity Levels: Different rarity levels offer various perks:

  • Classic: Build your squad in the iconic Manchester United red home shirt.

  • Rare: Watch for blue rare cards inspired by the 24/25 away kit.

  • Ultra-Rare: Ultra-rare features a training kit decorated in gold.

Packs are available now on the Manchester United website, providing fans with a unique way to engage with their favorite team.

Athletics Rush by TapNation is Live

On July 22, TapNation, a leading mobile game publisher with over one billion downloads, launched Athletics Rush. This immersive athletic runner experience features global competitions and diverse gameplay designed to captivate competitive players.

Athletics Rush includes a community-driven leaderboard where players compete for medals and international recognition. Leveraging the Tezos blockchain, the game enhances and rewards players in innovative ways. Read more about it here, or follow this link to play right away.

BlockGames Joins the Fold

BlockGames, a cross-game, cross-chain, decentralized player network that accelerates game user growth, has recently joined the Tezos ecosystem. This platform offers personalized rewards for players and integrates Tezos to build comprehensive on-chain player profiles.

BlockGames’ integration with Tezos brings exciting rewards to gamers, and their games are now available to play. This collaboration promises to enhance the gaming experience by leveraging Tezos’ capabilities to offer unique and rewarding gameplay.

Tezos Grant Roundup: July 2024

Continuing from the Tezos Gaming Monthly Roundup, let’s dive into the latest Tezos Grant Roundup. The Tezos ecosystem thrives on the strength of its community of creators and pioneering projects that push the boundaries of Web3. Supporting this community is at the core of the Tezos Foundation’s mission. Through its grant program, the Tezos Foundation aims to empower the most promising projects across various adoption verticals, including gaming, DeFi, arts, and culture. Here’s a look at the grantees awarded throughout July 2024.

Rarible

Rarible is a leading decentralized NFT marketplace where users can create, buy, and sell digital assets. Known for its user-friendly interface, it supports a variety of digital art and collectibles. Recently, Rarible received a grant from the Tezos Foundation and has gone live on the Etherlink mainnet beta. An Etherlink NFT collection is already available on its platform. You can explore the collection here.

Dragon Ninja

Dragon Ninja is a Web3 AI-driven roguelike game following the success of Surviv.io, a top-rated zombie action Web2 game with over 10 million downloads. It introduces a mystical world where Dragon Ninjas and Dragon Knights unite to combat interstellar dark forces, protect their realm, and forge alliances with beings from diverse worlds. This project has strategically integrated Tezos into its GameFi ecosystem, aiming to enhance gaming opportunities on Tezos, which has seen a notable increase in activity according to blockchain analytics firm Messari.

ENEFTY Gaming

ENEFTY Gaming is an established gaming entity producing NFT, Blockchain, and Crypto Games, including Heroes of Holdem. This game merges Texas Hold’em poker mechanics with the immersive gameplay of role-playing and collectible card games (CCGs).

What’s Coming?

These grant recipients are just a glimpse of the innovative projects supported by the Tezos Foundation’s ongoing grant initiative. This program ensures that Tezos’ future is driven by the industry’s brightest ideas and leaders, constantly pushing the boundaries of Web3.

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Tune in as Johnny shares his fascinating journey into the Web3 art world and the creation of The Tickle. Discover the early days of NFTs and how Tezos has impacted the digital art community. Johnny dives deep into the evolution of The Tickle from a weekly 15-page publication to a comprehensive monthly magazine that documents the NFT art space's growth.

In this episode, you'll hear Johnny's take on:

• The current state and evolution of the Tezos art scene, including the role of platforms like (fx)hash.

• The importance of balancing recognition for established artists while supporting emerging talent.

• Johnny also discusses the Tezos Foundation's role in supporting the art ecosystem and offers insights on how the community can support The Tickle magazine.

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