NFT & Blockchain Gaming Weekly (06/10/2023)

PayPal files a patent for an NFT marketplace. Yuga Labs blocks trading its latest collection ‘Otherside Mara’ on major NFT marketplaces. Aavegotchi and The Sandbox announce game and airdrop plans.

Chart of the Week

Yuga Labs, the creator of NFT collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Mutant Ape Yacht Club, has taken a strong stance on protecting creator royalties. The firm has done this by blocking the trading of its latest NFT collection ‘Otherside Mara’ on several major NFT marketplaces. These include OpenSea, Blur, LooksRare, and SudoSwap V1. 

This move is a response to marketplaces backtracking on their commitment to ensure fair compensation for creators when their NFTs are resold on the secondary market. Yuga Labs aims to support marketplaces that enforce royalties, such as X2Y2, Rarible, and Sudoswap V2, and only allows trading of its newest NFTs on these platforms.

New Project Spotlight

NFT Collectibles

[LIVE] Take your explorations to the next level with Crypto.com’s latest collection, ‘Crypto.com Expedition Gear: Tools of the Trade‘. It serves as a complementary collection to the first ‘Crypto.com Expedition Gear’ drop, equipping users with the gear they need to traverse the various Crypto.com Lands. In this collection, 40,000 ‘Elite Tool’ NFTs will be available for purchase, and ‘Crypto.com Expedition Gear’ backpack NFT holders will be airdropped at least one of five unique ‘Core Tool’ NFTs. Visit the Crypto.com blog for full details.

[COMING SOON] Created by DeFi The Game, ‘The International Game‘ collection features NFTs that celebrate cricket’s growth into a worldwide sport enjoyed by billions. Purchasing an NFT grants purchasers a redeemable, giving holders a chance to watch high-profile and first-class cricket fixtures in locations such as India, South Africa, England, Australia, and the UAE.

NFT Metrics

Platform		Collection	7D Sales Volume (USD)	Floor Price(USD)
OpenSea		Bored Ape Yacht Club	$6,400,853 (-44%)	$44,485
OpenSea		Mutant Ape Yacht Club	$4,508,710 (-24%)	$8,404
Crypto.com		Crypto.com Expedition Gear: Tools of the Trade	$170,960 (-)	–
Crypto.com		Loaded Lions	$58,252 (-28%)	$860
Minted		Cronos Cruisers	$7,237 (-)	$402
Minted		VVS Miner Mole	$5,946 (+22%)	$121

Blockchain Game Metrics

The following table shows selected top games by weekly volume in USD:

	Game	Blockchain(s)	7D Volume (USD)	7D UAW
	Loaded Lions: Mane City	Cronos	$61,295 (-24%)	3,033 (-1.8%)
	Treasure DAO	Ethereum, Arbitrum	$13,239,243 (+321%)	1,479 (+14%)
	UPvsDOWN	Polygon	$10,900,550 (-50%)	1,163 (+8%)
	Galactic Arena	BNB Chain	$5,042,088 (-)	17 (+21%)
	Gods Unchained	Ethereum, Immutable X	$4,926,265 (+8%)	3,890 (-3%)
	Axie Infinity	Ethereum, Ronin	$3,622,160 (-6%)	28,833 (+6%)

Gaming Token Performance

The total market cap for gaming tokens now stands at US$8.25 billion, growing by +1.7% from last week.

News Highlights

• PayPal filed a patent application for an NFT marketplace that facilitates on- and off-chain trading of assets. The proposed system would allow users to buy and sell NFTs through a third-party service provider, with Ethereum mentioned as a possible platform.
• Adidas Originals and Moncler teamed up for a fashion collaboration called “The Art of Explorers”. The campaign combines physical and digital elements, featuring AI-generated adventures and mixed-media sculptures. The collection, available on Moncler’s official website, offers limited-edition fashion items that can be explored and purchased through digital billboards. An NFT version of the Moncler x Adidas Originals NMD boot and other fashion items will be available through the Adidas Confirmed app from October 4 onwards.
• Aavegotchi and The Sandbox announced plans for an interactive game and airdrop in the metaverse, scheduled for October 25. Participants in the Aavegotchi x Sandbox Metaverse experience will have the opportunity to explore a virtual world and receive rewards, including SAND and GHST tokens.
• OpenSea introduced OpenSea Studio, which aims to make it easier for creators and developers to create and launch their own NFT projects. The platform provides a suite of tools and services, including customisable templates, smart contract libraries, and a user-friendly interface. OpenSea Studio also offers support for various blockchain networks.

Recent Research Reports

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Recent University Articles

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