Zug, Switzerland, December 19th, 2023, Chainwire

Gelato announces expansion of its all-in-one Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) Platform. In addition to supporting Polygon CDK, Gelato now also services the OP Stack, the Optimism Collective’s open-source, modular development framework. As part of this expansion, Gelato enables Lisk, a Layer 1 blockchain launched in 2016, to join the Ethereum ecosystem by migrating to an Ethereum Layer 2. Lisk will join OP Mainnet, Base, and other OP Chains as the first Layer 1 committing to Optimism’s Superchain vision.

“Gelato’s expansion of support to the OP Stack underscores our mission to revolutionize the blockchain arena. By democratizing access to a modular blockspace, we’re empowering a diverse range of creators to deploy their unique, ready-to-launch Layer 2 blockchains. This pivotal move will unlock the full potential of mainstream crypto applications, marking a new era in blockchain adoption.” – Luis Schliesske, Founder at Gelato

Designed to alleviate the congestion problem of the Ethereum mainnet, the OP Stack is the standard, open codebase that powers the Optimism ecosystem and was built to support the Superchain. By leveraging Gelato’s Rollup as a Service platform, in addition to deploying, hosting, and monitoring of new Layer 2 chains, the OP Stack now gains native integrations with Gelato’s industry-leading Web3 middleware services including automation, off-chain data, and Account Abstraction to enable superior UX. Moreover, the platform provides out-of-the-box, native access to tier-one web3 services such as Etherscan, The Graph, LayerZero, and many more.

Layer 2 chains deployed with Gelato, like Lisk, get much more than the underlying blockchain. Layer 2 chains gains access to a fully production-ready web3 development environment. This is the first time in web3 that developers have access to an end-to-end serviced OP Chain with all necessary infrastructure dependencies deployed right from the start.

“We are excited that Gelato has extended support to the Superchain as a RaaS provider for Lisk, making it easier for developers to onboard new users into the Superchain ecosystem,” — said Ben Jones, Chief Scientist at the Optimism Foundation. “Gelato has already executed a million transactions on OP Mainnet for projects like Synthetix, Lyra, and Velodrome, and we’re looking forward to Gelato bringing their developer expertise to help bring the Superchain vision to reality.”

With just a few clicks and without the need to write any code, using Gelato Rollup-as-a-Service Platform anyone can easily deploy their fully serviced OP Chain, freeing up developers to focus on growing their core business.

“Using Gelato’s Roll up as a Service Platform allows the Lisk research and development team to be primarily focused on building additional products and tooling that developers and end users love, while also committing resources to the Superchain’s development.” – says, Dominic Schwenter, Chief Project Officer at Lisk

Gelato and Optimism share a vision of a world with thousands of interconnected blockchains, enabling the horizontal scaling of web3 applications. Gelato’s Rollup-as-a-Service platform will serve as a key component of this environment, running its customers’ underlying blockchains and offering an end-to-end development environment with integrated essential developer infrastructure services.

About Gelato

Gelato is an all-in-one Ethereum Rollup as a Service Platform built without limits. Designed to be super-fast, incredibly secure, and infinitely scalable, Gelato rollups allow anyone to build and deploy their fully serviced Layer 2 chains at a pace natively integrated with Web3’s favorite tools and services launching a production-ready web3 development environment from the Genesis block.

For more information visit Gelato’s: Official Website | Telegram | Twitter

About Optimism

Optimism is a project dedicated to scaling Ethereum’s technology and expanding its ability to coordinate people from across the world to build effective, decentralized power structures. The Optimism Collective builds best-in-class software for running L2 blockchains and aims to address key governance and economic challenges in the wider crypto ecosystem. The Optimism Collective is also committed to building a sustainable ecosystem through Retroactive Public Goods Funding. By rewarding the impactful projects, Optimism is scaling Ethereum’s present to provide funding for its future.

About Lisk

Lisk provides a cost-efficient, fast, and scalable Layer 2 (L2) network that is secured by Ethereum. As a long-standing Web3 infrastructure project, Lisk has been democratizing blockchain accessibility for developers and end users globally since 2016. Its core focus is to solve local problems in Emerging Markets by bringing solutions around real-world assets (RWA), off-chain assets (OCA), and DePIN onchain. As a member of the Optimism Superchain Lisk is contributing to onboarding the next 1 billion people to Web3.

Contact

Head of Marketing
Ella Jonas
Gelato Digital GmbH
press@gelato.digital

Redmond, Washington, United States, December 18th, 2023, Chainwire

Metagood, a blockchain technology and digital assets company, announced the successful completion of a $5 million series seed funding round aimed at advancing its Osura marketplace, focused on art within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

“Osura is embarking on a groundbreaking collaboration with artists to immortalize their creations on Bitcoin, the blockchain synonymous with unparalleled security and longevity,” said Danny Yang, CEO of Metagood. “I’ve been building on Bitcoin for over a decade and couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for us on the Ordinals protocol which is simple, elegant and powerful.”

Spearheaded by Sora Ventures, the series seed round saw participation from key investors including ACTAI Ventures, Bitcoin Frontier Fund, UTXO Management, London Real Ventures, and Peach.xyz, among others.

The Ordinals protocol, which is only a year old, has unlocked an important market for storing and securing high-value assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. Osura is building the infrastructure for launching and trading assets developed on the Ordinals protocol, starting with art on Bitcoin.

“Embracing art on Bitcoin marks a stride into digital ownership, paving the way for real-world assets to seamlessly transact on the blockchain,” remarked Bill Tai, legendary venture capitalist and Metagood Chairman. “As witnessed in other chains with the advent of non-fungible tokens (NFTs,) we anticipate Bitcoin’s journey toward parallel explosive growth and are already seeing Bitcoin surpass other chains in recent NFT trading volumes.” 

This funding milestone, part of Metagood’s larger financing endeavor of $10 million, marks a new era in propelling the development of more technology and product innovations within Osura. Metagood aims to redefine industry standards by merging technology, art, and community engagement in the Bitcoin digital asset marketplace.

“Metagood is setting the gold standard for technical innovation in the Ordinals market,” stated Jason Fang, Founder and Managing Partner at Sora Ventures. “Sora Ventures stands firm in the conviction that the most valuable digital artifacts will find their home on Bitcoin. Leading the round for Metagood is not just an opportunity but a testament to our unwavering belief in the Ordinals space.”

The infusion of capital will bolster the company’s efforts in forging partnerships with artists, advancing product enhancements on Osura, and expanding its engineering and marketing team to meet burgeoning client and user growth.

“With this new funding, Metagood is poised to elevate the Osura marketplace to new heights, further solidifying our standing as an industry leader in premium digital artifacts,” said Amanda Terry, Chief Operating Officer of Metagood. “As we navigate the exciting landscape leading up to the Bitcoin halving in April 2024, we believe the timing is impeccable for growing our team and advancing our commitment to innovation on Bitcoin.”

Metagood has a dynamic founding team with extensive experience building on both Bitcoin and Ethereum. CEO Danny Yang, a crypto industry veteran, previously founded Maicoin, Taiwan’s largest crypto exchange operating since 2013, and Blockseer, a blockchain analytics business used by customers including the FBI, US Secret Service, and the DHS sold in 2018. COO Amanda Terry, with a background in business development at Twitter and five successful startup acquisitions, brings invaluable expertise to the team as a digital media operator and startup investor. Chairman Bill Tai, a crypto pioneer since 2010, has an impressive track record as the first investor in Zoom and seed investor in Canva, Dapper Labs, and 23 publicly traded companies. 

Metagood launched the innovative 10,000 digital art collection OnChainMonkey (OCM) in a single Ethereum transaction in September 2021. In 2023, OnChainMonkey made history on Bitcoin with their pioneering inscriptions. Metagood helped advance the Ordinals protocol and continued to trailblaze with the Ordinal collections of OCM Dimensions and OCM Genesis on Bitcoin. Both collections demonstrated new innovative art on Bitcoin and they inscribed code libraries on Bitcoin (p5.js, Three.js) that use recursive inscriptions, a new type of modular programming enabled on Bitcoin, which saves on Bitcoin fees for other creators to also use.

Osura, Metagood’s NFT Marketplace, stands out as a premium Ordinals platform for art on Bitcoin. With a commitment to curating the finest digital artifacts, Osura debuted with two exceptional Bitcoin Ordinals NFT collections: OnChainMonkey (OCM) Dimensions 300 and the Asprey Bugatti Egg Collection. Metagood worked closely with iconic luxury brands Asprey Studio and Bugatti to create their first generative art collection on Bitcoin. In the new year, Metagood has an exciting lineup for artists launching on Osura in 2024 including Alexis André who created “Friendship Bracelets,” one of the most popular collections on Artblocks for their first collections on Bitcoin.

Metagood’s $10 million in financing to date includes a who’s who in crypto, art, finance including Marcos Bernat (Casa Batlló), Sebastien Borget (The Sandbox), Holly Branson (Virgin Unite), Dingaling (NFT Collector), Gabby Dizon (YGG), Roham Gharegozlou (Dapper Labs), Woody Harrelson, Casper Johansen (Spartan Group), Bobby Lee (BTCC), Charlie Lee (Litecoin), Apolo Ohno (Tribe Capital), Yat Siu (Animoca Brands), Matthew Tan (Etherscan), Stacy Warden (Algorand), Owen Wilson, Mark Yusko (Morgan Creek Capital), and many others. A partial list of investors can be found on the Metagood website at https://www.metagood.com/about-us.

About Metagood:

Metagood is a pioneering blockchain technology and digital assets company that sets a new standard for innovation in the crypto industry. With a focus on seamlessly blending technology, art, and community, Metagood is driving advancements in blockchain technology, particularly on Bitcoin, through initiatives such as their OnChainMonkey NFTs and the curated Osura marketplace for art on Bitcoin.

Through its innovative NFT collection OnChainMonkey, Metagood has created value and contributed to important causes, such as funding the successful evacuation of Sharbat Gula (known as “Afghan Girl” from the iconic 1984 National Geographic cover) and her family from Afghanistan, donating to humanitarian aid in Ukraine, Coral Reef conservation, and more. Metagood was recognized in Fast Company’s 2022 Best World Changing Ideas Awards for Impact Investing.

Contact

Metagood
hello@metagood.com

London, UK, December 15th, 2023, Chainwire

The countdown has begun as MetaWin, the pioneering blockchain competition platform, approaches the climax of its extraordinary MetaWin Millionaire event. With just 7 days remaining until the grand prize draw on December 22nd, 2023, the excitement is palpable.

Time is Ticking: $1 Million USDC Awaits One Lucky Winner

The highly anticipated MetaWin Millionaire prize draw is set to award one fortunate participant an astonishing $1 Million USDC (USD-based stable coin). The competition is scheduled to close its doors on December 22nd at 16:00 EST, leaving participants with just a week to secure their chance at this life-changing windfall.

Influencers Amplify the Buzz

The MetaWin Millionaire competition has sparked a viral frenzy across social media platforms, including X, where prominent influencers have taken the spotlight. Notably, the well-known NFT collector and Web3 ambassador, @Pranksy, boasting 440k followers, recently threw his hat into the ring, igniting a flurry of entries and heightened excitement.

Blockchain Technology: Unveiling a New Era of Transparency

MetaWin stands apart from traditional prize draws by operating on the Ethereum blockchain. This groundbreaking approach ensures that all users, entries, total contributions, and free entries are visible to the public. The winning Ethereum address will receive the prize within seconds of the draw’s conclusion, allowing the global community to witness the moment and congratulate the victor. Participants can continuously monitor their odds of winning until the competition’s final moments.

Blockchain technology empowers MetaWin to lead the charge in transparency, redefining the landscape of competition platforms.

Unlock Free Entries

MetaWin Millionaire also offers a chance at victory without any financial commitment. Users can opt for the online free entry method by paying a nominal Ethereum network gas fee, allowing them to participate without contributing to the prize pool. Additionally, MetaWin’s smart contract system enables users to scale up their entries, affording multiple chances to win for the same gas fee as a single entry.

Limited Time Remaining

With the countdown clock ticking and the draw date fast approaching, MetaWin invites all potential participants to seize the moment and secure their opportunity to join the ranks of millionaires created by MetaWin.

Users can claim their free entry today and hope for a life-altering win, via this link MetaWin’s official competition page today.

MetaWin extends its best wishes to all entrants and anticipates celebrating alongside the fortunate victor.

About MetaWin

MetaWin stands at the forefront of on-chain competition platforms, revolutionizing the landscape of digital contests. Through harnessing the power of blockchain technology, MetaWin delivers a competition experience characterized by transparency, fairness, and excitement. With a track record of substantial giveaways and an unwavering commitment to innovation, MetaWin is shaping the future of online competitions.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be construed as legal, financial, or tax advice. Readers should not rely solely on the information presented herein and should consult with their own legal, financial, or tax professionals regarding their specific situations. The author(s) and publisher make no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this article. Reliance on any information provided in this article is solely at your own risk.

Contact

MetaWin Team
press@metawin.inc

Los Angeles, United States, December 15th, 2023, Chainwire

In a landmark collaboration, Ethernal Labs, together with the Bruce Lee Family Companies and Ethernity, is proud to announce the launch of the “Bruce Lee: The Year of The Dragon” digital collectibles collection. This innovative collection, featuring five unique digital statues, is set to debut on December 16th at 12pm EST, exclusively on the Ethernity marketplace.

Nick Rose Ntertsas, CEO and Co-Founder of Ethernal Labs, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “Collaborating with the Bruce Lee Family Companies to bring this digital collection to life has been an incredible journey. These collectibles, blending artistry with Bruce Lee’s timeless philosophy, mark a significant milestone in the world of licensed digital collectibles.”

The collection is limited to just 500 editions, each priced at $99 and available to purchase with the ERN token or Credit Card, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Available through an intriguing ‘Dojo’ mystery box format, the collection features five distinct digital statues, each meticulously crafted to represent a key element of Bruce Lee’s profound martial arts philosophy and his enduring legacy.

The collectibles in the series include:

• COMMON: Be Water, My Friend – A digital embodiment of Bruce Lee’s famous mantra, symbolizing the fluidity and adaptability of his teachings.
• RARE: Jeet Kune Do – Capturing the essence of Bruce Lee’s own martial art, reflecting personal expression and practicality.
• EPIC: Deadly Game – Featuring the iconic yellow tracksuit, this collectible symbolizes the adaptability and versatility at the heart of Lee’s philosophy.
• LEGENDARY: Destroy the Image – A representation of transcending limitations and shattering the illusions of traditional martial arts.
• GRAIL: The Dragon Apprentice – Honoring Bruce Lee’s journey from a dedicated student under Yip Man to a master of martial arts.

Those who collect all five statues will be rewarded with a special 6th ‘Supreme’ edition and 100 ERN tokens from Ethernity as a reward for their Bruce Lee fandom. In addition, every collector who acquires a statue from the collection will be entered into a special Lunar New Year giveaway where they receive a digital red envelope in their Ethernity account, symbolizing good fortune and containing various rewards. These could range from additional ERN tokens and Stones rewards points, which are redeemable for physical or digital goods on the Ethernity website.This celebratory giveaway not only honors the Lunar New Year but also serves as a token of gratitude to the community, blending tradition with the innovative spirit of the collection.

The collection will be available exclusively on the Ethernity marketplace which provides an essential platform for this collaboration. Ethernity ensures that this collection not only celebrates Bruce Lee’s legacy but also represents the future of digital collectibles through advanced utility. 

In appreciation of the community’s support, those who previously invested in the “Bruce Lee: The Formless Form” collection will receive early access to the “Year of The Dragon” collection, highlighting the importance of community.

About Ethernal Labs:

Ethernal Labs is renowned as a premier creative and technology studio. Our expertise lies in crafting exceptional digital products that resonate with major brands and leading entertainment franchises. We are dedicated to revolutionizing brand experiences through cutting-edge strategies in the dynamic digital landscape. Our focus is on forging distinctive products that not only amplify brand presence but also deepen community engagement and invigorate intellectual property interaction. At Ethernal Labs, we are committed to redefining the boundaries of digital engagement and brand evolution.

About Ethernity:

Ethernity stands at the forefront of the digital asset revolution, leading the charge with its groundbreaking ecosystem that intertwines community-driven digital collectibles, captivating interactive media, and pioneering tokenized assets and services. Ethernity distributes both content from established IP and original content across a spectrum of media platforms, while also innovating in the realm of decentralized applications that harness the power of next-generation tokenized assets. At the heart of our mission is the fusion of art, technology, and community, creating a vibrant and engaging digital landscape that redefines the experience of fandom and digital ownership.

About the Bruce Lee Family Companies:

Bruce Lee, LLC, a global licensing business and one of the Bruce Lee Family Companies, seeks to cultivate and respect the intellectual property of Bruce Lee by partnering with companies who understand and embody Bruce Lee’s values.  The products and content we create seek to open hearts, stimulate imagination and make us feel connected to one another through the cultivation of our individual talents.  In doing this, we look for partners who inspire and energize us, who can create emotional experiences (not just products), who use superlative quality and have creative mastery in their field, and who are open-minded, kind and down to earth.

Contact

CMO
James Aitken
Ethernity
james@ethernity.io
+61474861770