NFT & Blockchain Gaming Weekly (06/04/2023)

OpenSea launches OpenSea Pro for professional users. NFT attendance badge protocol POAP to begin charging commercial clients. Chewing gum company Wrigley plans to issue NFTs.

Apr 06, 2023
Crypto.com NFT and Gaming

New Project Spotlight

NFT Collectibles

[COMING SOON] ‘Walken Easter Dropis a project by Walken, a walk-to-play game that brings sports and NFTs together. This drop features NFTs across varying rarities that are usable in the Walken app. The collection goes live on Crypto.com NFT on 12 April.

[COMING SOON] FRGMNTS is a project by digital artist Bandanaboi. Dropping on 17 April on Crypto.com NFT, it is a collection of 3D-generated artworks that showcases a surreal and otherworldly landscape.

Blockchain Games

[COMING SOON] Loaded Lions and Cyber Cubs are about to set off on their next adventure in Mane City. The Origin Story of Mane City is packed with Easter eggs for readers to spot, while land NFT holders will have the opportunity to explore Cronos and search for valuable treasures.

[COMING SOON] D.G.Pals is expanding to the Polygon blockchain. The expansion will help increase the interoperability of the multi-genre, multi-chain gaming platform, and leverage on the vibrant gaming ecosystem of Polygon.

NFT Metrics

The following table shows select top collections (by weekly sales volume on each platform) and a sample of their art:

PlatformCollectionSales Volume (USD)Floor Price 
(USD)
Sample
OpenSeaWrapped Cryptopunks$93,051,000
(+1%)
$115,800
OpenSeaOtherdeed for Otherside$30,384,000
(-23%)
$3,320
Crypto.com NFTLoaded Lions$56,100
(-53%)
$1,500
Crypto.com NFTCrypto.com Land – The First Frontier$27,000
(-23%)
$50
MintedVVS Miner Mole$53,400
(+110%)
$190
MintedCronos Cruisers$25,900
(—)
$620
PlatformOpenSea
CollectionWrapped Cryptopunks
Sales Volume (USD)$93,051,000
(+1%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$115,800
Sample
PlatformOpenSea
CollectionOtherdeed for Otherside
Sales Volume (USD)$30,384,000
(-23%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$3,320
Sample
PlatformCrypto.com NFT
CollectionLoaded Lions
Sales Volume (USD)$56,100
(-53%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$1,500
Sample
PlatformCrypto.com NFT
CollectionCrypto.com Land – The First Frontier
Sales Volume (USD)$27,000
(-23%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$50
Sample
PlatformMinted
CollectionVVS Miner Mole
Sales Volume (USD)$53,400
(+110%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$190
Sample
PlatformMinted
CollectionCronos Cruisers
Sales Volume (USD)$25,900
(—)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$620
Sample
As of 6 Apr 2023 Sources: OpenSea, Minted, Crypto.com Research

Blockchain Game Metrics

The following table shows select top games by weekly Unique Active Wallets (UAW):

GameBlockchain(s)UAWVolumeLogo
IskraKlaytn, ETH177K
(+65%)
$8K
SplinterlandsHive, WAX99K
(-20%)
$11K
Planet IXPolygon80K
(-6%)
$711K
LABRADOBNB Chain, ThunderCore44K
(—)
$10K
Axie InfinityRonin, ETH38K
(+2%)
$17.6M
GameIskra
Blockchain(s)Klaytn, ETH
UAW177K
(+65%)
Volume$8K
Logo
GameSplinterlands
Blockchain(s)Hive, WAX
UAW99K
(-20%)
Volume$11K
Logo
GamePlanet IX
Blockchain(s)Polygon
UAW80K
(-6%)
Volume$711K
Logo
GameLABRADO
Blockchain(s)BNB Chain, ThunderCore
UAW44K
(—)
Volume$10K
Logo
GameAxie Infinity
Blockchain(s)Ronin, ETH
UAW38K
(+2%)
Volume$17.6M
Logo
As of 6 Apr 2023 Sources: DappRadar, Crypto.com Research

Gaming Token Performance

The total market cap for gaming tokens now stands at US$10.3 billion, up +5% from last week.

Gaming Top Gainers And Losers

News Highlights

  • OpenSea launches OpenSea Pro, an advanced NFT marketplace aggregator targeted at professional users. Collectors are able to access a suite of features such as advanced order types and live cross-marketplace data. Additionally, they can list their NFTs on OpenSea with 0% fees through OpenSea Pro for a limited time.
  • Leading NFT attendance badge protocol POAP has announced that it will begin charging commercial clients for access to its services. POAPs will remain free for personal use, while prices for commercial clients are estimated at $1 per POAP issued.
  • Chewing gum company Wrigley has filed a patent which outlines the company’s intention to utilise Web3 technology. Wrigley plans to issue NFTs that feature images of candy or snacks and launch a metaverse named ‘Juicyverse’.
  • Argentinian low-cost airline Flybondi is partnering with NFT ticketing company TravelX to issue e-tickets as NFTs. The NFT ticketing technology is built on the Algorand blockchain, and allows passengers to change their name, transfer, or sell their ‘NFTickets’ in the secondary market.

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