NFT & Blockchain Gaming Weekly (11/11/2022)

OpenSea launches on-chain tool to enforce NFT royalties. Bank of Korea tested NFT trading using a CBDC. Lionel Messi joins trading card game Sorare as brand ambassador.

Nov 11, 2022
NFT and Blockchain Gaming Weekly

New Project Spotlight

NFT Collectibles

[COMING SOON] Altered States” is a creation of Fran Rodríguez, a digital artist based in Barcelona. Fran is known for his striking images, depicting his interpretation of humanity’s place in the universe. This collection drops on 15 November, taking place at Crypto.com NFT.

[COMING SOON] In Ali Jardine’s NFT collection, “Lucid State of Dreams”, she explores different types of consciousness along with birth, death, joy, fear, love, and earth magic. This drop on Crypto.com NFT includes 11 meditative animated pieces, and will begin on 22 November.

Blockchain Games

[LIVE] AstroGator: Reborn is a blockchain-based game by a veteran of the gaming industry—Game Hours. Starting on November 7, this newly launched play-to-earn (P2E) game will feature NFTs first launched by Crypto.com.

[LIVE] CroSkulls, a game on the Cronos blockchain, has launched Seasonal Pet — Season 3. This new season features a water element pet (crab). The SkullCrabs will come in three different variants: Baby Crabs, Crabs, and DemonCyborg Crabs.

NFT Metrics

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

PlatformCollectionSales Volume (USD)Floor Price 
(USD)
Sample
OpenSeaCryptoPunks$5,134,000
(+9%)
$84,600
OpenSeaBored Ape Yacht Club$4,340,600
(+104%)
$77,300
Crypto.com NFTLoaded Lions$470,000
(+93%)
$2,200
MintedVVS Miner Mole$116,800
(-2%)
$399
MintedArgonauts$29,800
(-1%)
$84
Crypto.com NFTCyber Cubs$17,100
(+3%)
$258
PlatformOpenSea
CollectionCryptoPunks
Sales Volume (USD)$5,134,000
(+9%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$84,600
Sample
PlatformOpenSea
CollectionBored Ape Yacht Club
Sales Volume (USD)$4,340,600
(+104%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$77,300
Sample
PlatformCrypto.com NFT
CollectionLoaded Lions
Sales Volume (USD)$470,000
(+93%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$2,200
Sample
PlatformMinted
CollectionVVS Miner Mole
Sales Volume (USD)$116,800
(-2%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$399
Sample
PlatformMinted
CollectionArgonauts
Sales Volume (USD)$29,800
(-1%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$84
Sample
PlatformCrypto.com NFT
CollectionCyber Cubs
Sales Volume (USD)$17,100
(+3%)
Floor Price 
(USD)
$258
Sample

Blockchain Game Metrics

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

GameBlockchain(s)UAWVolumeLogo
SplinterlandsHive, Wax278K
(-4%)
$4K
Trickshot BlitzFlow134K
(+16%)
$86K
Axie InfinityRonin, ETH54K
(-14%)
$17M
Solitaire BlitzFlow43K
(+36%)
$63K
Era7: Game of TruthBNB Chain42K
(+27%)
$98K
GameSplinterlands
Blockchain(s)Hive, Wax
UAW278K
(-4%)
Volume$4K
Logo
GameTrickshot Blitz
Blockchain(s)Flow
UAW134K
(+16%)
Volume$86K
Logo
GameAxie Infinity
Blockchain(s)Ronin, ETH
UAW54K
(-14%)
Volume$17M
Logo
GameSolitaire Blitz
Blockchain(s)Flow
UAW43K
(+36%)
Volume$63K
Logo
GameEra7: Game of Truth
Blockchain(s)BNB Chain
UAW42K
(+27%)
Volume$98K
Logo
Source: DappRadar

Gaming Token Performance

The total market cap for gaming tokens now stands at US$7.0 billion, down -17% from last week.

Gaming Top Gainers and Losers

News Highlights

Recent Research Reports

Research Roundup Newsletter [October 2022]

In this issue, we cover our recent Bloomberg Terminal integration, special research report for the Singapore Fintech Festival, and feature articles on NFT financialisation and utility.
NFT Financialisation and Utility: An Overview

As NFT utility grows, so does the potential to make money from them. Financialisation could help to achieve greater liquidity for and unlock the value of NFTs.
NFT Utility: A Multifaceted Overview and Use Cases

For NFTs to increase in value and be deemed viable economic and financial assets, they have to go beyond collectability and aesthetics. One way to tackle this is through utility.
Research Roundup Newsletter [October 2022]

In this issue, we cover our recent Bloomberg Terminal integration, special research report for the Singapore Fintech Festival, and feature articles on NFT financialisation and utility.
NFT Financialisation and Utility: An Overview

As NFT utility grows, so does the potential to make money from them. Financialisation could help to achieve greater liquidity for and unlock the value of NFTs.
NFT Utility: A Multifaceted Overview and Use Cases

For NFTs to increase in value and be deemed viable economic and financial assets, they have to go beyond collectability and aesthetics. One way to tackle this is through utility.

Disclaimer

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