Palo Alto, CA, September 12th, 2024, Chainwire

Super Champs Chain will Accelerate Growth with New Games from Builders; Super Champs already the Top Gaming Ecosystem on Base with Two Live Games and More to Come

The Super Champs Protocol Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Super Champs Chain – a cutting edge gaming optimized L3 that rolls up to the Base blockchain from Coinbase. Built on the web3 game publishing platform and protocol from Joyride Games, the Chain also includes the BuilderKit, a development, growth, and live operations suite for mobile studios. The Super Champs Chain represents the next step in the Foundation’s vision to build a games franchise powered by web3 community, proprietary IP, and mobile game tooling.

Super Champs is an anime-inspired universe where superhero athletes use their powers to compete across multiple action sports. Super Champs already has two popular mobile games built by Joyride Games, Racket Rampage and Bullet League, and a Super Champs HQ web-based questing experience tailored for cryptonatives. Since launching in June, Super Champs has become the top games ecosystem on the Base blockchain with 5MM+ total game installs, 125k+ onchain daily active users, 700k+ onchain monthly active users, 250k+ X followers, and 650k+ YouTube and TikTok subscribers. These blockchain games currently represent ~10% of all daily users on Base, and migration to the L3 will make it a Top 5 gaming blockchain with current activity alone. 

“The Super Champs ecosystem has seen dramatic growth already, and it is poised to grow further with the upcoming launch of the $CHAMP token. We aim to build the first scaled web3 gaming franchise, immersing the community in multiple mobile games and a deep story-based universe,” said Vivek Nallavelli, Director of the Super Champs Protocol Foundation. “Our next mission is to empower Builders to bring new, high quality game experiences set in the Super Champs Universe to our engaged community.”

The Super Champs L3 Chain on Base is built on Joyride’s game publishing platform and protocol for web3 mobile games. The Chain uses the Arbitrum rollup stack to achieve rapid and low-cost transaction processing and a gas-free experience for consumers, making it an attractive solution for studios to create immersive game experiences for players. This architecture offloads complex computations from Base, scaling horizontally as part of Joyride’s omnichain network to handle increasing load while inheriting the security guarantees of the Ethereum blockchain. The BuilderKit complements this blockchain infrastructure by offering studios building games cutting-edge mobile-optimized tools to build, grow, and manage their games. 

“It’s amazing to see Super Champs generating such excitement for its games and animated series on TikTok and YouTube,” said Omar Siddiqui, Founder & CEO of Joyride Games. “As the first mobile games ecosystem built on our publishing platform and protocol, we can’t wait to see every studio building a Super Champs game accelerate its growth with access to world-class infrastructure. Our long term vision has always been for Super Champs to introduce a new web3 paradigm for game franchises, and it’s thrilling to see it come to life.”

With the announcement of the Chain and BuilderKit, Super Champs is evaluating ideas for new games from Builders who want to take advantage of its novel IP and thriving community to build new games. 

“We’re still in the nascent stages of understanding the true potential of web3 gaming, and there’s no other web3 native mobile game IP that has already generated early momentum like Super Champs,” said Scott Rupp, Founding General Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures. “Today’s announcement makes it easier than ever for game developers to build in the robust Super Champs ecosystem, taking us another step closer to decentralization and bringing web3 experiences to the mainstream.”

About the Super Champs Protocol Foundation

The Super Champs Protocol Foundation supports the growth of Super Champs, an anime-inspired web3 franchise powered by community, proprietary IP, and a suite of mobile game tooling for development, growth, and live operations.

The Foundation is backed by top investors and web3 ecosystem participants such as Coinbase Ventures, Animoca, SuperLayer, and leading industry figures such as Gabby Dizon of YGG, EllioTrades of SuperVerse, and Giulio Xiloyannis of MON Protocol.

The Super Champs franchise is now the top game ecosystem on Base, with two live game experiences and a cryptonative web experience attracting 125k+ onchain DAUs, 700k+ onchain MAUs, and animated storytelling content with 650K+ subscribers and 10MM+ views across TikTok and YouTube.

About Joyride Games

Joyride Games is a games and infrastructure company supporting the development of web3 game ecosystems to build next generation franchises. Led by veteran game developers from Disney, Electronic Arts, and Zynga, Joyride has built onchain mobile games, infrastructure, and protocol that have onboarded 10MM+ players to web3. Super Champs is its most recent ecosystem project, and it has partnered with the Super Champs Foundation for its launch. 

Backed by leading blockchain and game investors such as BITKRAFT, Solana Ventures, Dapper Labs, OKX Ventures, KuCoin Ventures, and OpenSea, Joyride has raised $30MM to execute on its vision of player-owned franchises.

Joyride’s web3 game publishing platform and protocol is optimized for mobile games. It includes an omnichain network to support multiple game ecosystems and builder tools encompassing web3 and web2 to develop, operate, and grow high quality mobile games. 

Contact

Media Contact
Andrew Wong
fortyseven communications
wong@fortyseven.com

Singapore, Singapore, September 9th, 2024, Chainwire

Merlin Chain, a revolutionary Bitcoin Layer 2 platform, has achieved unprecedented milestones in just six months, solidifying its position as the largest Layer 2 in the Bitcoin ecosystem. With a Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassing $1.2 billion and bridge transactions exceeding $16 billion, Merlin Chain has redefined how users interact with Bitcoin, empowering native assets, fostering liquidity, and driving innovative ecosystem developments.

Since its launch in early 2024, Merlin Chain has grown into the largest Bitcoin-native network, with 1.9 million on-chain addresses and over 12.7 million transactions processed. The platform has also become the leading hub for Bitcoin-native assets, hosting over 80% of all Bitcoin-native asset holders.

Merlin Chain’s remarkable achievements in the first half of 2024 include:

• Adoption and Network Growth: With rapid TVL growth of $3.9 billion within 50 days of the mainnet launch and 1.9 million unique addresses, Merlin Chain continues to lead the Bitcoin Layer 2 space.
• Strength in Liquidity: Merlin Chain has facilitated over $16 billion in BTC bridged volume, with $1 billion in spot trading and $1 billion in perpetual trading, securing its position as a key player in Bitcoin liquidity.
• Thriving Ecosystem: Merlin Chain now supports more than 200 decentralized applications (dApps) across DeFi, BTCFi, gaming, NFTs, and more. Leading platforms such as UniCross, Solv Protocol, Avalon Labs, and MerlinSwap have contributed to this robust ecosystem growth, providing the community with innovative services and liquidity solutions.
• Fair Token Distribution: Token fairly distributed to the community. $MERL’s inflation slowed significantly, to only 0.4% in the next 12 months. 

210M $MERL Ecosystem Grant to Accelerate Expansion

To further solidify its leadership, Merlin Chain launched its 210M $MERL Ecosystem Grant Program in June, focusing on enhancing user experience, Bitcoin-native asset innovation, ecosystem engagement, and developer tools. The grant is aimed at expanding the platform’s ecosystem by empowering builders and innovators to contribute to the future of Bitcoin Layer 2.

Technical Advancements and Security

Merlin Chain’s commitment to innovation is supported by its advanced technical architecture. The platform has implemented ZK-Rollup technology and multi-token staking Oracle nodes to enhance security, scalability, and transparency. By integrating solutions like Babylon and BTC Staking/Restaking, Merlin Chain is pioneering new ways to optimize Bitcoin-native asset yields.

Merlin Chain has also partnered with leading security firms such as Celestia for data integrity and Cobo for advanced MPC wallets, ensuring that users have access to cutting-edge technology to safeguard their assets. Additionally, Merlin Chain established the Merlin Security Council, which includes renowned partners like Slowmist and BlockSec, further fortifying its security infrastructure.

Looking Ahead to 2024

As Merlin Chain continues to lead in Bitcoin Layer 2 innovation, it is preparing for even greater expansion in the second half of 2024. With plans to integrate Bitcoin’s latest protocol updates and drive further growth in its ecosystem, Merlin Chain aims to become the dominant force in Bitcoin-native assets, liquidity, and interoperability across multiple chains, including EVM, Solana, and TON.

“We are incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made in such a short time,” said Jeff, Founder of Merlin Chain. “Our success wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community and our innovative partners. As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for Bitcoin and its Layer 2 ecosystem.”

Users can read Merlin Chain’s full report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PtDSlqIHxAC1eiQXI2vB7DRTSXI-NQR_/view?usp=share_link

About Merlin Chain

Merlin Chain is a Bitcoin Layer 2 that integrates the ZK-Rollup network, decentralized oracle network, and on-chain BTC fraud-proof modules. Merlin Chain is committed to empowering Bitcoin’s native assets, protocols, and products on Layer1 through its Layer 2 network to Make Bitcoin Fun Again. Merlin Chain is a subsidiary product line of Bitmap Tech, a premier OG team boasting an overall market cap exceeding $500 million. The BRC-420 “Blue Box” collection under Bitmap Tech has become one of the hottest assets on Ordinals.

For more information, users can visit Merlin Chain’s Website | Twitter | Discord

Contact

Head of BD and Partnership
Jonathan
Merlin Chain
contact@merlinchain.com

Frankfurt, Germany, September 9th, 2024, Chainwire

OceanDoge, a German-based cryptocurrency project, has announced the official launch of its token presale, offering a unique opportunity to participate in a blockchain initiative that combines digital asset development with marine conservation efforts.

OceanDoge is committed to supporting marine conservation while creating a sustainable ecosystem for its token holders. With 71% of the Earth’s surface covered by oceans and 78% of the world’s wildlife living in the seas, OceanDoge recognizes the urgent need for action.

A central part of the project is supporting environmental organizations such as Oceana and other major ocean preserving foundations, which will be funded through donations to protect the oceans and their inhabitants.

OceanDoge as an Environmental Movement in the Crypto Space

OceanDoge sees itself not only as a cryptocurrency but also as a movement that brings people together and promotes collective action for a better planet. By supporting major environmental organizations, the project aims to make a positive impact on the environment.

With a clear token distribution, thoughtful planning, and a solid roadmap, OceanDoge aims to play a long-term role in the crypto world. The developers invite interested parties to join the “OceanDoge Revolution” and work together to protect the oceans and the planet.

Presale Stages and Targets

The OceanDoge presale is divided into several phases, each with different price and sales targets. The presale will involve a total of 54 billion tokens and aims to raise up to $21.15 million:

| Stage | Token Price (USDT) | Tokens Sold (ODG) | Target Fundraise (USDT) |

| 1 | 0.0001 USDT | 28,500,000,000 ODG | $2,850,000 USDT |

| 2 | 0.0004 USDT | 18,750,000,000 ODG | $7,500,000 USDT |

| 3 | 0.0016 USDT | 6,750,000,000 ODG | $10,800,000 USDT |

| Total | – | 54,000,000,000 ODG | $21,150,000 USDT |

Summary:

The OceanDoge presale offers an opportunity for early investors who may value a tiered pricing model. A total of 54 billion tokens will be sold in three phases at varying prices, with an expected total raise of $21.15 million.

OceanDoge’s Future Plans

OceanDoge has outlined its roadmap in five phases, ranging from the introduction of the token to supporting marine conservation projects and strengthening its community. The key milestones include:

1. Initial phase with the creation of smart contracts and token presale.

2. Marketing campaigns and exchange listings.

3. Supporting environmental projects and donating to foundations.

4. Enhancing security measures and community growth.

5. Loyalty programs, governance, and the establishment of its own foundation to support ocean conservation.

Tokenomics and Further Details

The total supply of OceanDoge tokens is 180 billion. Of these, 30% are allocated for the presale, with the token price starting at 0.0001 USDT and increasing through multiple phases. Long-term investors may have opportunities to earn additional rewards by holding and staking their tokens.

About OceanDoge

OceanDoge is a German-based cryptocurrency project that combines blockchain technology with a mission to support marine conservation. By funding environmental organizations and promoting sustainable practices, OceanDoge aims to create a positive impact on ocean preservation while building a long-term ecosystem for its token holders. With a clear roadmap and token distribution, the project seeks to engage a global community in protecting the planet’s oceans. For more information, readers can visit the website: https://oceandoge.com/

Contact

OceanDoge Official
OceanDoge memecoin 2024
info@oceandoge.com

Tokyo, Japan, August 29th, 2024, Chainwire

On the evening of August 27, MEET48, in collaboration with partners such as Line Next, hosted the official opening party of Japan’s WebX, the Fantasy Bullish Night. The event featured the Top 7 idols from MEET48 GIPR2 voting activity (members of the SNH48 Group) performing on stage with the legendary DJ Steve Aoki, setting the venue ablaze with energy.

Hundreds of fans eagerly awaited the appearance of MEET48 idols

After the MEET48 GIPR2 Top 7 idols performed, the atmosphere reached an unprecedented level of excitement

Following the MEET48 GIPR2 Top 7 idols, the legendary DJ Steve Aoki continued to deliver a spectacular performance

Additionally, as a title sponsor of WebX 2024, MEET48, together with the Top 16 idols from the GIPR2 on-chain voting (SNH48 Group members) and the Top 2 amateur group, held a stunning performance on the main stage of WebX at 1:00 PM on August 28. This event offered a visual and auditory feast combining Web3 technology and entertainment elements, garnering waves of applause and cheers from the audience and drawing attention from industry insiders and the general public alike.

At this year’s WebX exhibition, MEET48 showcased its latest product lineup to attendees, including the mini-game CoinFish from the TON ecosystem, the idol model scene generation AI tool SRMBuildor, and a series of upcoming metaverse community-based games. These innovations demonstrated the creative applications of combining Web3 and AI technologies, using music and dance to showcase the potential of Web3 in the entertainment sector, and leading the public into a new digital era experience.

On September 4, also in Japan, MEET48 will sponsor the Tokyo tour of the SNH48 Group Top 16, highlighting how MEET48 is expanding its influence through these international events and further advancing its global strategy for virtual idols and Web3. Beyond Japan, during the Token2049 event in Singapore, MEET48 will also co-host the large-scale AI+Web3 application Side Event “Back To The Streets” with Hape on the evening of September 18 (https://lu.ma/4srkahil). MEET48 will also participate as a platinum sponsor at Token2049, further demonstrating its strategic layout on a global scale and its key role within the Web3 ecosystem.

It is also noteworthy that BNB Chain’s 4th Anniversary 4YA Ecosystem Celebration has officially announced MEET48 as a partner on its official Twitter and website. The “MEET48 Appreciation Festival” (MEET48 GIPR2 Top 16 Idol Blind Box NFT) was successfully selected as part of the third week’s celebration event, scheduled to take place from September 9 to 15, with generous rewards and surprises to be unveiled. The “MEET48 Appreciation Festival” includes four activities: 1. Accumulate points: completing tasks and watch videos to earn points. 2. Exchange for blind boxes: exchanging for GIPR TOP16 blind boxes (support the idol Top 3 video recording). 3. Create gems: holding idol NFTs will automatically generate gem NFTs. 4. Grab red packets: using gem NFTs to participate in weekly red packet activities. Additionally, the MEET48 WEB3 Appreciation Festival will continue until September 23, and interested users can participate through the MEET48 official website activity page (https://gipr.meet48.xyz/#/activity) or the app.

About MEET48

MEET48 is considered one of the largest Web3 application project teams globally, with a technical and development team of 500 people and a regional operation network covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul, and Dubai. MEET48 aims to achieve large-scale social adoption of Web3 technology through its AI UGC content ecosystem, focused on AIGC (Animation, IDOL, GAME, and Comics) Gen Z entertainment content, and its graphical, intelligent metaverse social foundation.

Official Website: https://www.meet48.xyz/

Twitter (X): https://x.com/meet_48

Telegram: https://t.me/MEET_48

Discord: https://discord.gg/meet48

Contact

Marketing Director
Siyu Yang
MEET48
siyu@meet48.com