Miami, Florida, September 4th, 2024, Chainwire

Floki is thrilled to announce a new partnership with OG Esports, aligning with Valhalla, an innovative play-to-earn metaverse game built on blockchain technology, designed to offer players a unique and rewarding gaming experience.

Valhalla is an MMORPG that combines open-world exploration with strategic turn-based combat. Players can earn rewards through gameplay and unlock in-game advantages through their skills and strategies.

This collaboration will see Valhalla featured as a jersey sleeve sponsor for OG Esports, highlighted at all upcoming events, and creating new collaborative experiences and content for fans. 

Mr. Brown Whale, Valhalla lead and core advisor, stated:

“Together with OG Esports, we’re ready to redefine the battlegrounds of the web3 and GameFi space — where strategy meets immersion, and every move shapes an epic world of endless possibilities.”

Sujoy Roy, Head of Partnerships at OG Esports, added:

“This collaboration represents an exciting convergence of esports and blockchain gaming technologies. It aligns perfectly with our commitment to staying at the forefront of the gaming industry. By integrating Valhalla’s cutting-edge platform with our team’s competitive spirit, we aim to enhance the gaming experience for our fans and pave the way for new opportunities in digital gaming.”

About Valhalla 

Valhalla is a spin on the classic Creature-Collection adventure set in a vibrant, lively, MMORPG open-world inspired by Norse mythology. Players interact with a diverse set of eccentric creatures called Veras, discovering, taming, training, and trading them. Alone or as a clan, players partake in a dynamic, player-driven economy to rise in community ranks and achieve tactical supremacy on the hexagonal-grid battlefield. 

About OG Esports 

OG Esports is a leading esports organization renowned for its championship-winning teams and unwavering dedication to excellence. With teams across multiple disciplines, their ethos centers on their fans and players, prioritizing their experience above all else and pushing the boundaries of competitive gaming, shaping a brighter future for all of esports. 

To follow Valhalla and OG Esports:

Valhalla: Website

Socials: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. 

OG Esports: Website

Socials:  Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. 

Contact

Vidal
Pedro
Community Relations Officer
Marketing@floki.com

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, August 26th, 2024, Chainwire

Warden, the sovereign AI execution network, announced the alpha release of its new artificial intelligence product – the Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Interface (AIBI). 

AIBI brings AI on-chain with an intuitive interface for developers to integrate AI into their applications. Inspired by proof-of-computation and computational pipelines, AIBI allows inference endpoints to create cryptographic proofs that verify that an AI model produced a specific prediction. These proofs are then verified on Wardens’ blockchain through a cutting-edge consensus mechanism, ensuring AI outputs are not just delivered, but can be trusted. 

“AIBI is here to bring truth to AI”, said David Pinger, founder and CEO of Warden Labs. “Broken AI infrastructure had disastrous consequences – factually incorrect, unsafe, opaque and at times outright dangerous recommendations. Trust in AI collapsed at a time when it’s becoming deeper and deeper embedded into our daily lives. AIBI provides the infrastructure to stop this.” “We no longer want to rely on AI “hallucinations”, and with ongoing advancements in AIBI we will put an end to them.”

Thanks to the work done by Wardens’ AI team, led by Dr. Michele Dallachiesa, AIBI is poised to become the standard for AI accuracy, explainability and privacy across both web3 and web2—and everything in-between. AIBI introduces a future where every AI decision is backed by cryptographic proof, ensuring that AI-generated predictions are not only accurate but also explainable and secure. 

AIBI enables a new class of AI applications. To kickstart this new era, Warden is organizing a series of hackathons throughout Q4 2024, designed to inspire and reward developers who create groundbreaking AI-driven experiences using AIBI. Whether it’s dynamic pricing algorithms, sophisticated matching engines, or personalized recommendation systems, the potential applications are limitless.

“Blockchain infrastructure is the best contender to make AI open”, said Antonio Pitasi, founder and CTO of Warden Labs. “We provide truly open AI infrastructure that allows any protocol, application or platform to use AI in a secure way”.”

About Warden Labs

 Since its inception in March 2024, Warden has experienced exponential growth, now processing over one million transactions per month. Warden’s sovereign AI execution engine connects to more than 100 blockchains, enabling any smart contract, protocol, or platform to leverage AI predictions. Warden is set to pioneer a new category of applications at the intersection of AI and web3, while also extending its services to web2 AI use cases.

For more information, users and builders can visit wardenprotocol.org, or can follow on X at @wardenprotocol.

Contact

PR
Andrei S.
Warden Labs Ltd
pr@wardenprotocol.org

Singapore, Singapore, August 21st, 2024, Chainwire

The landmark milestone marks the start of a new era for Bitcoin’s utility

Following the launch of FBTC, an omnichain Bitcoin asset maintaining a 1:1 peg to BTC, Ignition today announced that FBTC has crossed $100M in Total Value Locked (TVL) according to Dune. Also announced is the “Sparkle” campaign, where early FBTC holders will receive points-inspired “Sparks” for future rewards. FBTC is supported by core contributors Mantle, a burgeoning DAO-led blockchain ecosystem built around Ethereum layer 2 (L2) Mantle Network and Ether liquid staking protocol mETH Protocol, and Antalpha Prime, a reliable digital asset technology platform for institutions. 

As tokenized bitcoin assets pave the way for Bitcoin’s resurgence in DeFi, FBTC’s significant milestone ushers in a new era of Bitcoin’s evolving utility and velocity — transforming the original cryptocurrency from a simple store of value into a dynamic asset that offers the potential for various yield-generating possibilities. 

Incubated by Ignition, FBTC is an omnichain BTC asset that is liquid and easily composable in various yield enhancement strategies. FBTC aims to liberate the growth potential of Bitcoin by becoming the standard for Bitcoin transactions, essentially rendering all other blockchains into a Bitcoin L2. FBTC is currently deployed on Ethereum, Mantle Network and BNB Smart Chain, with more supported blockchains to come. 

“The remarkable achievement of $100M in TVL for FBTC in such a short time is not just a significant milestone for this nascent BTC asset, but a testament to the evolving landscape of Bitcoin utility. FBTC’s rapid adoption, supported by Ignition’s diverse ecosystem of partners, signals a new chapter in decentralized finance (DeFi) where Bitcoin’s potential is being fully realized across multiple blockchains. As Ignition continues to innovate and expand FBTC’s capabilities, we’re not just creating opportunities for yield — we’re reimagining how Bitcoin interacts with the broader DeFi ecosystem,” said Igneus Terrenus, Paramount Pyromancer at Ignition. 

FBTC’s rapid adoption is supported by dozens launch partners, including heavyweights such as Avalon Labs, Bybit Web3, Cobo, Ethena Labs, OKX Wallet, Pendle and Solv Protocol, reflecting FBTC’s credibility and the industry’s evolving interest in innovative Bitcoin solutions. 

With FBTC, Ignition aims to create a seamless, multi-chain environment for users to efficiently explore DeFi yields. The ability to swap and bridge FBTC between Ethereum, Mantle Network and BNB Chain further enhances its utility, making it accessible for a majority of blockchain users. Today, holders of FBTC are able to leverage their idle Bitcoin holdings across several yield-generating opportunities on Ethereum, Mantle Network and BNB Chain, enabling a wider range of use cases on various L1s and L2s that will be unveiled soon. 

Ignition also unveiled its plans for an upcoming “Sparkle” campaign. Participants will receive points-inspired “Sparks” for their engagement with and contributions to the FBTC ecosystem. Running from Aug. 21 to Sept. 21, eligible protocols for the Sparkle campaign include PumpBTC, Bedrock, Mezo Network, Avalon Labs, Fuel Network, Pell Network and Solv Protocol. Throughout the Sparkle campaign, Ignition will continue to integrate new protocols, launch side campaigns, and offer external incentives to enhance the user experience and reward system. Find out more at https://fbtc.com/ongoing-campaign. 

Looking ahead, Ignition is collaborating with Babylon, the self-custodial Bitcoin Staking Protocol that aims to build a Bitcoin-secured decentralized world, to launch a BTC vault that gives users exposure to Babylon native staking. This undertaking, along with other exciting events and collaborations, underscores Ignition’s unwavering commitment to building a vibrant, community-driven ecosystem around FBTC. The rapid adoption and strong security of FBTC signals a promising future for Bitcoin’s evolving role in the DeFi landscape, propelling it to fully unlock its immense potential within the broader decentralized finance ecosystem. 

About Ignition FBTC

Incubated by Ignition, FBTC is a secure, decentralized, and composable BTC asset aimed at liberating Bitcoin’s true power of growth. FBTC provides a liquid Bitcoin asset that adheres to a 1:1 peg with BTC to redefine its role across all blockchain platforms. By fostering DeFi composability, cross-chain interoperability, and promoting widespread adoption of BTC applications, FBTC represents the beacon of a high-speed, low-friction and interoperable future for all blockchains and every tokenized economy to flourish. FBTC is powered by core contributors Antalpha Prime and Mantle. 

For more information, users can visit

Website | X/Twitter | Discord | Telegram

Contact

FBTC
windrangerlabs@wachsman.com

Miami, Florida, August 13th, 2024, Chainwire

Floki is proud to announce that Valhalla, Floki’s groundbreaking PlayToEarn MMORPG, will be at the forefront of a high-profile advertising campaign throughout the 2024-25 season of the English Premier League (EPL). 

Leveraging LED perimeter boards during live games, this campaign will deliver massive global exposure and enhance the brand’s credibility.

The English Premier League is the most popular sporting league globally, attracting more viewers than both the UEFA Champions League and the Bundesliga combined. For the 2022-23 season, the EPL boasted a cumulative audience of 3.23 billion. 

Broadcasting to 712 million households across 190 countries, the league reaches 2.01 billion viewers of live match programming over the season and 1.22 billion viewers of highlight shows and other non-live content, according to data sourced from Nielsen.

Premier League clubs also have a staggering following on social media, with over half a billion total followers. Leading the way, Facebook has 240 million followers, Instagram has 157 million, TikTok has 56 million, X has 123 million, and YouTube has 28 million.

Valhalla’s LED perimeter board ads will be strategically placed to maximize visibility. The full TV-facing ad system ensures that the ads are prominently visible during broadcasts. Creative flexibility allows for dynamically tailored ad content. Branding will be visible inside the event itself, providing in-program exposure. 

The ads will ensure multichannel coverage, making them visible across various devices and platforms, including broadcast, social media, mobile, and online. There are no virtual overlays to interfere with the ads in the Premier League, ensuring uninterrupted visibility. Additionally, minimal ad avoidance makes the ads almost unavoidable for viewers. 

According to the team, each minute of LED ad delivery results in an astounding 156 minutes of global on-screen visibility.

The ad campaign will cover 100 minutes of ad time throughout the season and will be globally broadcast to ensure extensive reach. At least 40% of the advertising inventory will be shown during matches featuring the league’s top clubs.

The extensive campaign is projected to reach a massive global audience. In total, it is expected to reach over 200 million people, with about 1.2 billion impressions and a total on-screen duration of nearly 440 hours. In Europe, the campaign is projected to generate around 81 million impressions with an on-screen duration of approximately 181 hours. 

In Asia & Oceania, about 47 million impressions are expected with an on-screen duration of nearly 168 hours. In Africa, the campaign is projected to achieve around 48 million impressions and an on-screen duration of almost 34 hours.

This campaign will be featured on some of the biggest broadcasters in the world, including Sky Sports, TNT, Amazon Prime, BBC (highlights), NBC Sports (including Peacock), USA Network, Telemundo, FuboTV, Optus Sports, Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, beIN Sports, Supersport, Sky Deutschland, Canal+, DAZN, Sky Italia, Astro, Now TV, and Truevisions.

About Valhalla

Valhalla is a spin on the classic Creature-Collection adventure set in a vibrant, lively, MMORPG open-world inspired by Norse mythology. Players interact with a diverse set of eccentric creatures called Veras, discovering, taming, training, and trading them. Alone or as a clan, players partake in a dynamic, player-driven economy to rise in community ranks and achieve tactical supremacy on the hexagonal-grid battlefield.

Website: Valhalla.game

About Floki

Floki is the people’s cryptocurrency and utility token of the Floki Ecosystem. Floki aims to become the world’s most known and used cryptocurrency, focusing on utility, philanthropy, community, and marketing. Floki currently has over 490,000 holders and a strong brand recognized globally thanks to strategic marketing partnerships.

For more information users can visit Floki’s:

Website | YouTube | Telegram | Instagram | TikTok | Discord | Facebook | Reddit | Twitch

Contact

Community Relations Officer
Pedro Vidal
Floki
Marketing@Floki.com