Los Angeles, United States, April 10th, 2024, Chainwire

Innovative Web3 Social Platform Tomo Partners with Industry Leaders, Reinventing Social Media Monetization and Engagement

Tomo, an all-in-one Web3 social app, announces the successful closure of its Seed round funding led by Polychain Capital. Industry leaders like Consensys, Symbolic Capital, OKX Ventures, Nomad Capital, Story Protocol, dao5, KuCoin Ventures and HTX Ventures were among the investors. With an emphasis on integrating financial incentives into social media through blockchain, Tomo introduces an evolved social experience with its unique offerings, Tomoji – first-of-its-kind ERC-404 Launchpad on Base, and the multifunctional social wallet, TomoID.

The founder of Tomo, Ryan Fang, shares the vision, saying, “We are thrilled by the support from our investors, enabling us to innovate in the SocialFi landscape. Tomo’s mission is to pioneer a multichain Web3 Social Wallet that unlocks unique blockchain-enabled opportunities. We strive for seamless user experience while fostering new ways of connecting, gifting, and creating. Our vision extends to building a platform where every connection is valued, direct, and financially rewarding.”

Expanding its creative horizon, Tomo recently launched the ERC404 Meme Launchpad on Base chain, named Tomoji. Artist Sean Kyah Koons, in collaboration with Tomoji introduced a premier dragon-themed collection named ‘LONG’ on Tomoji Launchpad. Tomoji allows for the fractionalization of NFTs, thereby enhancing market liquidity and offering a more flexible approach to ownership. Within the Tomoji launchpad, Tomojis provide seamless minting, gifting, and trading capabilities, giving users an intuitive and interactive platform to engage with digital art. Additionally, Tomojis are tradeable on exchanges.

Following this, Tomo introduces a new feature, TomoID, along with a funding milestone. TomoID is a social wallet for content creators and businesses, featuring a link-in-bio tool and an affiliate program for crypto commissions. Users can place their unique TomoID in their social media bios, linking to a page with their profiles across platforms like Tomo, X, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Complementing these innovations, Tomo offers a reward system in the form of Tomo Points, encouraging active engagement with Tomo’s features, serving as appreciation for the loyalty and contribution of early participants.

Olaf Carlson-Wee, Founder and CEO of Polychain Capital, shared his insights on the investment, remarking, ‘At Polychain, we back founders and projects that enable new behaviors. Our investment in Tomo aligns with this philosophy as we recognize Tomo’s role in introducing an immense new user base to the Web3 space. Tomo adds financial incentives to the feedback loops already embedded in social media apps, optimizing the distribution of value created at the intersection of creators and fans.’

Tomo’s application offers accessible onboarding, interactive experiences, and earning opportunities. Tomo creates a transparent marketplace for social capital where users can engage in authentic and financially rewarding interactions. The platform features a native mobile app for iOS and Android, Web version beta, account abstraction technology, self-custody, seamless cross-chain bridging, and user-friendly fiat onramp capabilities. Signing up is straightforward with options like X, Apple, Google, and Galxe accounts. Tomo simplifies the introduction to the blockchain by automatically setting up non-custodial wallets using ERC-4337 technology and operating on secure Linea and Base rollups. The ‘Keys’ system in Tomo allows users to purchase unique access to creators’ content and direct messaging. Transactions involving these Keys carry a 10% royalty fee, split evenly between Tomo and the creators, contributing to a sustainable economy. Other features include public stories for key holders, group chats, direct messages, and simple ETH transfers. 

Marco Monaco of ConsenSys commented, ‘Tomo’s SocialFi strategy is not just another “bonding curve” fork. The team focuses on the social aspect with a clear vision and innovative Web3-native ideas. This investment is not just about the team but also about a tech stack that serves as a reference implementation for dApps aiming to bring millions into Web3: mobile app, account abstraction, transparent bridging, self-custody, fiat onramp, and cooperation with the Linea ecosystem. Tomo’s approach marks a significant advancement in the dApps design and demonstrates how SocialFi can empower users and creators.’

About Tomo:

Tomo is an all-in-one Web3 social app that transforms users’ online presence into a universal social wallet, fostering genuine, spam-free connections and financial incentives. Tomo lets users engage directly with creators, participate in private discussions, and explore the new generation of digital art with Tomoji. Active participation earns users Tomo Points, enhancing your social capital. Join Tomo, where your social capital is valued.

Website – https://tomo.inc/

Blog – https://medium.com/tomoinc

Docs – https://docs.tomo.inc/

X (formerly Twitter) – https://twitter.com/tomo_social

Web Beta – https://pro.tomo.inc/

iOS app – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tomo-inc/id6468010287

Android app – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tomo.app.unyx

LONG – https://betterbelong.io/

Contact

PR Manager
Milena Repa
Tomo
milena@tomo.inc

Los Angeles, California, April 10th, 2024, Chainwire

Following the resounding success of its debut season, which captivated audiences on premier platforms such as AppleTV, Google Play, Amazon Prime, HELLO TV, and Tubi, Killer Whales Season 2 is poised to make an even bigger splash. Applications for the highly anticipated second season are officially open.

HELLO Labs, a pioneering Web3 entertainment company, has once again joined forces with the leading crypto platform CoinMarketCap to scout the most innovative and popular projects within the Web3 industry. These chosen projects will have the exclusive opportunity to pitch to the Killer Whales judges in front of a global television audience.

HELLO Labs Founder Paul Caslin expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating, “Season 1 was just the beginning; Season 2 is the main event. We are on a mission to cast a spotlight on the hottest projects in the Web3 space and showcase them to mainstream audiences worldwide.”

In an exciting twist for Season 2, viewers will have the chance to influence the lineup through a special “Wildcard” episode. Starting May 1st, 2024, the crypto community can vote for their favorite projects, with the top three securing much-coveted spots on Season 2.

As anticipation builds and the crypto markets heat up, competition is expected to be fierce. Key dates for the application process are as follows:

• April 10th: Applications Open
• May 1st: Voting Begins
• June 1st: Winners are Chosen
• June 24th: Season 2 begins shooting

teams who believe their Killer Web3 project has what it takes to face the Killer Whales, are welcome to apply now at hello.one/killerwhales and seize their chance to shine on the global stage.

About Killer Whales:

Killer Whales is a groundbreaking television series that spotlights the most exciting and innovative projects within the Web3 industry. Backed by HELLO Labs and CoinMarketCap, the show provides a platform for emerging talent to showcase their creations to a worldwide audience.

About HELLO Labs:

HELLO Labs is a leading Web3 entertainment company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital entertainment. Through innovative partnerships and groundbreaking projects, HELLO Labs aims to revolutionize the entertainment industry.

About CoinMarketCap:

CoinMarketCap is the world’s most trusted and comprehensive source for cryptocurrency data. With millions of users globally, CoinMarketCap provides real-time information on digital assets, markets, and trends.

Visit: Killer Whales

Contacts

Chris
Chris Wells
HELLO Labs
chris@hello.one
Paul Caslin
paul@hello.one

Tel Aviv, Israel, April 10th, 2024, Chainwire

Web3 platform for startups, Permissionless Capital has invited web3 startups to apply for its Permissionless Opportunities Event. The program will provide eligible web3 startups with access to the resources they need to successfully build out their concept and bring their product to market.

Permissionless Opportunities provides outstanding web3 startups with the tools, funds, and connections to navigate the blockchain industry and launch their product. Applications for the Permissionless event can be made in just 90 seconds, with no fees or pitches required. Dozens of startups are expected to apply for the inaugural Permissionless Opportunities Event, with the best applicants subsequently being invited to take part in the program.

The largest event of its kind for web3 and blockchain startups, Permissionless Opportunities gamifies the fundraising process and empowers outstanding companies to fulfill their potential. The event has secured partnerships with the likes of Solana, Polygon, ImmutableX, Chainlink, Arweave and many others.

Permissionless Opportunities was designed in the manner of a gameshow, complete with an audience participation component. The winners of the contest will be determined equally by expert judges and community consensus.

Winners of Permissionless Opportunities Event will have the opportunity to pitch to more than 50 leading VCs and to partner with ecosystems that will help to advance their concept and provide mentoring and technical support. Other perks include 1:1 access to expert advisors, credits, discounts, and extensive coverage in media outlets to raise their profile.

The program is targeted at web3 startups in the Defi, infrastructure, security, Gaming and RWAs categories and encompasses both B2B and B2C applications. Applications can be registered with Permissionless Opportunities from April 10-May 1. The program promises to shine a light on the next generation of web3 companies while giving the best applicants everything they require to optimize their prospects of success.

About Permissionless Opportunities Event

Permissionless Opportunities is the first online event hosted by Permissionless Capital. The startup and investor network believes in equal opportunities, regardless of a startup’s connections, background or country. Permissionless Opportunities takes the form of an online contest that’s free for web3 startups to apply to and attend. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to receive grants, credits, 1:1 mentorship and exposure to the biggest media outlets.

Learn more: https://event.permissionlesscapital.io/

Contact

Nir Naamani
nir@permissionlesscapital.io

George Town, Cayman Islands, April 3rd, 2024, Chainwire

The VGX Foundation, a Cayman Islands Foundation, has partnered with Genopets to integrate the VGX token as a reward in their popular move-to-earn NFT mobile game on Solana. The partnership introduces VGX as a reward token in the Genopets game, creating utility and rewards for using VGX within the Genopets ecosystem. 

VGX is a token that bridges multiple chains and is focused on bridging utility across GameFi and gaming ecosystems. 

Genopets launched in 2021 and is one of the largest games on Solana with more than 200k active players during their private beta. It’s a free-to-play mobile game where players summon digital pets (their “Genopet”), which evolve and grow as players move around and stay active in the real world. Each day players bank the steps they take in the real world to earn energy they can use to upgrade and customize their Genopet through stages of evolution. Now VGX can be awarded to players for the Energy they earn in the game.

The partnership starts with a series of competitions for Genopets players to earn VGX from a $150,000 prize pool by banking their steps daily and competing on the Energy leaderboard. The leaderboard competition is open to new and existing Genopets players.

Additionally, new players downloading Genopets can claim a special reward of rare food and toys for their Genopet by using referral code “VGX” when they sign up as a new user and bank their first steps during this campaign.

To further expand the partnership, players who earn VGX will also be able to take their VGX to Gala Games and use it to purchase a season pass for Voyager: Ascension, which will unlock further rewards in future games.

“We’re thrilled to announce a synergistic partnership with Genopets, an original leader in web3 gaming on Solana,” said Claire Abrehart, Director of VGX (BVI) Ltd. “This collaboration, alongside our recent success with Gala Games, further unlocks new possibilities for the VGX ecosystem. By integrating our token with both Genopets’s vibrant player community and the dedicated Gala Games audience, we’re fostering an innovative future for in-game rewards and experiences across the Web3 gaming landscape.”

“Partnering across foundations to bring new incentives to players in Genopets with leaders in Web3 Gaming like the VGX Foundation and Gala Games is a huge opportunity for our foundation,” said Jay Chang, Co-founder of Genopets. “Genopets was created to make living an active lifestyle more fun and rewarding by bridging physical and digital worlds and there couldn’t be better partners to grow our foundation’s ecosystem with.”

Earlier this year, the VGX Foundation also announced a partnership with Gala Games, using the GalaChain SDK to integrate VGX into Gala Games as a reward token used to acquire in-game items and unlock engagement opportunities. After integration is complete, gamers will be able to earn VGX-based rewards for in-game achievements within specific titles.

About the VGX Foundation

The VGX Foundation leads the evolution of decentralized gaming economies through its dynamic blockchain-based gaming token, VGX. Serving as an in-game currency and reward mechanism, VGX empowers diverse gaming communities. The VGX Foundation actively fosters growth by facilitating grants and partnerships for game developers and platforms, enabling the expansion of the token’s use case and nurturing a thriving VGX ecosystem.

About Genopets

Genopets is a Free-to-Play, Move-to-Earn NFT mobile game that makes it fun and rewarding to live an active lifestyle. A Genopet is a digital pet whose evolution and growth are inextricably linked to your own. The steps you take everyday power your journey through the Genoverse as you explore, battle, and evolve — earning crypto while you play.

Contact

Account Director
Jonathan Duran
Melrose PR
jonathan@melrosepr.com