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4 years

This Psyonix photo of NRG the moment after they won is just so good #RLCS8

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Solana NFT project @okaybears had a huge launch day, topping all Ethereum projects over past 24H and apparently propelling @solana NFT market to record day. story at @decryptmedia :

Solana's Okay Bears Top All Ethereum NFT Projects With $18M in Sales in One Day - Decrypt

Data suggests Solana had its best single day of NFT trading volume to date as Okay Bears beats out VeeFriends, Meebits, and more.

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Solana NFT project @DeGodsNFT will buy a controlling interest in a team in @icecube 's BIG3 basketball league via its new NFT ownership model. Story at @decryptmedia with comments from @frankdegods :

DeGods Solana NFT Project to Buy Team Stake in Ice Cube’s BIG3 League - Decrypt

DeGods will obtain all of the top-tier Ethereum NFT ownership stakes in Killer 3s, one of the teams in Ice Cube’s 3-on-3 basketball league.

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Kevin Rose’s @proof_xyz has acquired NFT engineering/product team Divergence ahead of a “social universe” launch and more. I spoke with @kevinrose , @divergencearran , and @divergenceharri about it for @decryptmedia :

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Even the balloons are trying to escape #PokemonGOFest .

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Buzzy Brazilian esports and gaming org @LOUDgg is making big moves in Web3 with new parent company @spacecapsgg : Solana-based NFTs, engagement rewards, play-and-earn games, and more. A look inside the "massive opportunity" they see, at @decryptmedia :

Why Brazil’s Top Esports Team Loud Sees 'Massive Opportunity' in Web3 - Decrypt

Gaming team Loud has a new parent company, Spacecaps, and it's pursuing Solana NFTs, tokenized rewards, and play-and-earn gaming.

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What made the @MadLadsNFT launch pop? @armaniferrante believes there was a "void" in the Solana NFT space after DeGods left, and that it needed "a new heartbeat." Mad Lads delivered. We discuss that, Backpack + xNFTs, and plans ahead, at @decryptmedia :

Mad Lads Gave Solana NFTs a ‘New Heartbeat’ After Losing DeGods: Coral CEO - Decrypt

Armani Ferrante reflects on the buzzy launch of Mad Lads, plus Coral’s larger plans with the Backpack app and versatile xNFTs.

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7 years

The rise, fall, and rebirth of G2's Rocket League team, the original RLCS champions. My feature for Mashable:

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Otherside and ApeCoin running on Avalanche? That's what @avalabsofficial has proposed. Ava Labs' @EdC and @phillipliujr broke down the pitch for @decryptmedia , and why they think a subnet is well suited for the ApeCoin ecosystem:

Why Ava Labs Wants the Bored Ape Metaverse and ApeCoin on Avalanche - Decrypt

Is an Avalanche subnet the key to powering Yuga Labs’ Otherside and the ApeCoin ecosystem? Ava Labs makes its case.

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"If they can pull through [in 2018-19], they can definitely pull through now.” Animoca Brands founder @ysiu explains why the firm invested further into Sky Mavis and @AxieInfinity after the $600M+ Ronin hack, at @decryptmedia :

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7 years

Edge's Super Mario Odyssey cover story is so incredibly well-written that I actually cursed aloud during the second paragraph.

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Following the @OthersideMeta Second Trip, I spoke with @yugalabs ' @mfigge and @EverydayZukini about building in public, takeaways from Dookey Dash, and what Otherside will ultimately add up to. My feature at @decryptmedia 's new GG gaming hub:

How Bored Ape Creator Yuga Labs Plans to Get to the 'Otherside' - Decrypt

After the Otherside Second Trip playtest, Yuga execs reflect on building in public and how they aim to bring the Web3 metaverse game to life.

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1 year

Over 75% of @y00tsNFT made the move from Solana to Polygon in just over 24 hours—and @DeGodsNFT is set to begin its Ethereum migration this Friday. story by @tomfarrencrypto at @decryptmedia :

At Least $37M Worth of y00ts NFTs Migrate to Polygon From Solana in One Day - Decrypt

Nearly 77% of all y00ts NFTs have switched chains since late Monday, with DeGods still set to leave Solana for Ethereum this Friday.

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2 years

Solana NFT marketplace @MagicEden will integrate tokens from top projects, including @AuroryProject and @DeGodsNFT . Insight from @bytheophana on that and OpenSea's entry into Solana, at @decryptmedia :

Magic Eden to Accept Tokens From Top Solana NFT Projects Aurory and DeGods - Decrypt

With OpenSea inbound, Magic Eden leans into its “Solana-native” status by enabling purchases with tokens from the biggest NFT projects.

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6 years

Better storylines, exciting rematches, meatier seasons, and a premium on consistency: why the RLCS should double up on league play. For @rocketeersRL :

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2 years

Chia, the novel storage-based crypto network, has launched its NFT standard. Will a thriving market take root? Chia's @hoffmang and Richard Tsao discuss the move with @decryptmedia :

Chia Aims to Take on Ethereum, Solana With NFTs. Will They Blossom? - Decrypt

Bram Cohen’s storage-based crypto network Chia just launched NFTs on its mainnet. Can a robust market sprout from the new standard?

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2 years

Storied media brand @TIME is betting big on crypto and NFTs, and president @KeithGrossman is a true believer. Had a great conversation about it for @decryptmedia :

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7 years

Vainglory is going 5v5, but how will the pro community react to this massive shift? My Red Bull feature:

Vainglory Goes 5v5: What's Next for the Mobile MOBA?

Vainglory is expanding its scale to a more traditional 5v5 mode — but what will it mean for competitive play?

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6 years

Relive pro Rocket League's greatest weekend to date in @redbullesports ' look at the best moments from the RLCS World Championship #LANdon :

The 8 Biggest Moments of the Season 5 RLCS World Championship

Watch all of the best clips from pro Rocket League's most entertaining weekend to date.

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Crypto wireless network @helium is officially migrating to @solana . At Helium House NYC this week, I had a great chat with Helium founder @amirhaleem , who explained why the move is needed—and why Solana. for @decryptmedia :

Helium Founder Explains Why the Crypto Wireless Network Is Moving to Solana - Decrypt

It’s official: Helium is migrating to Solana following a vote. Nova Labs CEO Amir Haleem details why Helium needed an upgrade.

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My role at @decryptmedia has expanded, so my new title is Culture Editor, Hub Operations Lead 🥳 It's editing, strategy, managing, and writing + more across our culture and gaming beats + growing our GG hub and looking ahead... 👀 Love this team, big things ahead, let's goooooo

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7 years

Rocket League Invitational announced for X Games Minneapolis next month with $75k pot. Details TBD. The schedule gets busier!

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3 years

Twin Flames is the most prominent NFT photo project with very big fans (like @SnoopDogg ), and today's Christie's auction could be a record-breaking sale. I spoke with creator @justinaversano for Decrypt about his very personal project and next moves:

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Socios has signed partnerships with 13 new @NFL teams, including the Rams, Bucs, and Bears—but no fan tokens for now. CSO @Max_Rabinovitch told @decryptmedia about the firm's strategy w/ hopes for U.S. team tokens down the line.

'Fan Token' Platform Socios Signs 13 NFL Teams - Decrypt

The Rams, Giants, and Buccaneers are among Socios’ new allies, but there are no NFL team tokens yet due to league restrictions.

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5 years

Here's a look at how Epic Games' acquisition of Psyonix can potentially turbo-charge Rocket League esports, for @esportsobserved

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Loot went boom and bust—but the NFT gear bags sparked the imagination of a community shaping a "Lootverse" of games + media. Creator @dhof + others share how the Web3 fantasy world is taking shape, for @decryptmedia . (And what's this about Loot 2... ?)

Loot, One Year Later: The NFT Hype Is Dead—But 'Lootverse' Hope Lives On - Decrypt

A year after the initial frenzy, Loot NFT-inspired games and media are nearing release—and a “Loot 2” launch could accelerate growth.

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3 years

Opened this box of gems in the basement

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Some CryptoPunks NFT owners are frustrated about Larva Labs' communication re: IP rights and future plans. Here's a look at the debate, including @punk4156 on why he sold all of his Punks. For @decryptmedia :

CryptoPunk Owner Explains Why IP Dispute Led to $10M Ethereum NFT Sale - Decrypt

Discontent swirls around Larva Labs’ leading NFT avatar collection CryptoPunks as one prominent holder bows out with an eight-figure sale.

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Never seen something I wrote explode like this on Twitter. It's exciting to see Rocket League folks wake up to the news!

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News: @Ticketmaster has launched an NFT-gating ticket sales option for artists, co-developed with and tested by metal band @TheOfficialA7X with @DeathbatsClub . Frontman @shadows_eth spoke with @decryptmedia about the benefits + expansion plans ahead:

Ticketmaster Debuts NFT-Gated Ticket Sales, Starting With Avenged Sevenfold - Decrypt

After developing the feature with the metal band, Ticketmaster is offering artists a token-gated option for exclusive ticket access.

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This week, @Treasure_DAO announced that it's doubling down on @arbitrum with a proposed Treasure Chain, despite offers from other Ethereum scalers. I spoke with @karelvuong and @ajwarner90 to learn more about the plans—for @ggDecrypt :

Why Treasure Is Building ‘Infinity Chains’ on Arbitrum to Power Ethereum Games - Decrypt

Despite offers from Optimism and others, the decentralized gaming ecosystem is doubling down on Arbitrum with its Treasure Chain.

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3 years

"Creators fundamentally have an upper hand—and I don't think Valve is comfortable with that." - @fightfortheftr Why crypto and digital rights advocates, including the @BGameAlliance and @enjin , are pushing back on Steam's ban:

Crypto Advocates Protest ‘Gatekeeper’ Valve’s NFT Game Ban on Steam - Decrypt

Digital rights backers and blockchain game developers are pushing Valve to reconsider its recent ban on crypto and NFT games.

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2 years

UEFA has teamed with @socios for Champions League fan tokens. CEO @alex_dreyfus tells @decryptmedia , “UEFA understands that blockchain technology will play an increasingly important role in how we, as a society, operate and interact digitally."

UEFA Taps Socios for Champions League Fan Tokens - Decrypt

Holders of Socios soccer team fan tokens will receive free UEFA Champions League add-on tokens, plus other perks ahead.

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2 years

"I am building my own world" @steveaoki and Manifold's @richerd told me all about A0K1VERSE, a new NFT-driven membership club, over at @decryptmedia :

DJ Steve Aoki Launches Ethereum NFT Membership Club: ‘I Am Building My Own World’ - Decrypt

Aoki’s A0K1VERSE club will use an NFT Passport to enable access to perks, including live concerts, metaverse events, and more.

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The RLCS World Championship experience has grown dramatically over the last two years. Veteran players and casters reflect on how much has changed since the first RLCS LAN:

Pros Reflect on the RLCS World Championship's Rapid Evolution

From a cramped Hollywood nightclub to London's Olympics arena — longtime Rocket League players and casters talk about the seismic shift.

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OpenAI's GPT AI model has been harnessed by Web3 platform @oncyber to transform typed ideas into real-time customizations in its online 3D worlds. Founder @rayan_oncyber detailed the powerful tool, which starts rolling out Monday, for @decryptmedia :

OpenAI’s GPT Is Helping Turn Text Into Custom Metaverse Worlds - Decrypt

Web3 metaverse platform Oncyber is adding an AI tool that lets users change up 3D spaces by typing out ideas.

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2 years

Solana Labs just announced the @solana Mobile Stack software kit to empower mobile Web3 apps—and an Android smartphone called Saga. my @decryptmedia report from the NYC event:

Solana Labs Launches Mobile Platform, Reveals Android Smartphone - Decrypt

The Solana Mobile Stack will enable more mobile Web3 apps, plus Solana Labs will launch its own smartphone in early 2023.

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7 years

Rocket League's community orgs help power the competitive scene. Find out why/how they're running RLCS qualifiers:

Inside the RLCS S4 Community-Run Pro Qualifiers

Community organizations helped build this scene, and now they'll host the RLCS qualifiers.

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2 years

With @cryptopunksnfts holders gaining IP licensing rights next week, I had a great chat with brand lead @NonFungibleNoah about @yugalabs ' plans for the iconic and influential NFT collection. for @decryptmedia :

As CryptoPunks NFT Owners Get Commercial Rights, Yuga Hopes to Secure Their ‘Legacy as Artwork' -...

Noah Davis, who joined from auction house Christie’s, tells Decrypt about Yuga Labs’ plans for the influential Ethereum NFT project.

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Esports organizations are frustrated with Rocket League's lack of a revenue-share model, and have collectively pushed for a roadmap for the future. Will the promise of in-game items keep orgs from leaving? My report for @esportsobserved :

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"Nothing about our vision has changed." @staratlas developer ATMTA revealed sizable layoffs this week. CEO and co-founder @at_mwagner exclusively spoke with @ggDecrypt 's @dragonwolftech to discuss the move and how it'll impact development:

'Star Atlas' CEO After Massive Layoffs: 'Nothing About Our Vision Has Changed' - Decrypt

After laying off 73% of its team, Star Atlas developer ATMTA says it remains focused on building out the Solana-based NFT space game.

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On that note, if any publications are looking to dive hard into Rocket League esports coverage and want to fly me out to London to cover the RLCS World Championship, I'm your writer. DM's open.

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Def Jam is making its own NFT-based virtual band with Solana's @catalinawhales , and holders' avatars can "audition" for it. "[ @defjam has] always taken a leap on supporting what's new before it's popular," said @CarloFoxXYZ . story at @decryptmedia :

Def Jam Creates NFT Band With Solana’s Catalina Whale Mixer - Decrypt

The Whales will be based on avatars from the Solana NFT project, with tunes coming through both traditional and Web3 channels.

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2 years

Cool story here about @Satoshibles bridging from Ethereum to the Bitcoin-backed Stacks, a platform that surely feels more like home given the theme! for @decryptmedia :

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With three keyboard/mouse players in the RLCS World Championship last weekend, I interviewed @TorsosRL , @YukeoRL , and @fruityl0l about what really sets KBM apart from gamepad play, if anything. For @redbullesports :

Who needs a controller? These keyboard pros don't.

With more keyboard and mouse players at the RLCS World Championship than ever, we look into the rising wave of gamepad-shunning pros.

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Yield Guild Games ( @YieldGuild ) is evolving into a protocol to support the next generation of gaming guilds with on-chain tooling. And YGG is supporting the @pixels_online guilds rollout. Great to chat with @gabusch about the shifts for @ggdecrypt :

Axie Infinity's Biggest Guild Is Transforming Into a Protocol for ‘Pixels’ and Beyond - Decrypt

Yield Guild Games is building on-chain infrastructure to power the next wave of guilds—and try to change the narrative around them.

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2 years

Huge crypto hack just revealed as @AxieInfinity 's Ronin Network hit with an attack, some $622M drained in the process. The latest at @decryptmedia :

Hacker Drains $622M From Axie Infinity’s Ronin Ethereum Sidechain - Decrypt

Axie Infinity's Ronin bridge was drained of 173,600 ETH and 25.5M USDC via the use of “hacked private keys,” Sky Mavis says.

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3 years

"You can hang out with people in suits that basically count money... or you can hang out with us." For Decrypt: I spoke with @Todd_McFarlane and @steveaoki about their new creator-focused Solana NFT marketplace, OddKey

Todd McFarlane, Steve Aoki Launch Creator-Focused Solana NFT Marketplace - Decrypt

With OddKey, Todd McFarlane and Steve Aoki aim to recreate the Image Comics vibe of nearly 30 years ago with Spawn NFTs and more.

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Decrypt's NFT project of the year is @pudgypenguins , which thrived in the Crypto Winter and now is gliding to new heights via mainstream toys and content. I spoke with @LucaNetz about their busy 2023 and what's next—click to read, via @decryptmedia :

Decrypt's 2023 NFT Project of the Year: Pudgy Penguins - Decrypt

Ethereum collection Pudgy Penguins thrived in Crypto Winter and now is gliding to new heights on the back of mainstream market toys.

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6 years

Team EnVyUs is headed back to the RLCS World Championship. I interviewed them about last season's issues, the big offseason move, and what the LAN return means to them. For @rocketeersRL :

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Dapper Labs' @NFLALLDAY , the football counterpart to NBA Top Shot, is open to the public after a lengthy closed beta. I spoke with Dapper's @dbfeld about the launch, working with Patrick Mahomes, and what's coming—for @decryptmedia :

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Past champs @FlipSid3Tactics are finally back at the RLCS World Championship. I asked @miztikRL , @kuxir97 , and @YukeoRL about battling back to Worlds and what it would mean to bring F3 another title:

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Thrilled to welcome @erikaleetv as a contributor to @decryptmedia . Got something else from her teed up for this weekend too 👀

Did You Trade Solana NFTs During the 2021 Bull Run? Magic Eden Has Something for You - Decrypt

If you’re a Solana O.G. who has traded NFTs on Magic Eden since way back in 2021, you are eligible for this Diamond rewards drop.

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I checked out @playSHRAPNEL ahead of today's $100K STX1 event start on @EpicGames . Even in early access, this @GamingOnAvax extraction shooter already shows a lot of potential. Click to read via @ggDecrypt , w/ gameplay video:

‘Shrapnel’ Early Access Preview: The Long-Awaited Crypto Shooter Already Shines - Decrypt

Avalanche extraction shooter Shrapnel is kicking off a $100,000 competition Thursday. We went hands-on via the Epic Games Store.

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Big Rocket League esports news: ELEAGUE will produce a TBS series around RLCS S7/S8, handle ads and sponsorships for the league, and host a collegiate event during Final Four weekend:

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The @artblocks_io secondary NFT marketplace has fully launched, and @artonblockchain and @purphat discussed the need to enforce artist royalties and the potential for creators to reward willing patrons. for @decryptmedia :

Art Blocks Debuts NFT Marketplace With Enforced Creator Royalties - Decrypt

Generative art NFT platform Art Blocks now has a secondary marketplace—and is considering how to incentivize royalties-paying collectors.

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Great to chat with CEO @dfinzer about @opensea 's recent moves around NFT creator royalties (and the reactions), as well as X2Y2's decision to follow suit and the future of its blocklist tool. story at @decryptmedia :

Why OpenSea Is Sticking With NFT Creator Royalties - Decrypt

CEO Devin Finzer speaks with Decrypt about royalties moves, the response from creators, and X2Y2 following its lead.

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2 years

( @NFTcomofficial ) aims to set itself apart from OpenSea with NFT-based DAO governance—and no VC backing. CEO @jordanfried and Shark Tank's @kevinolearytv detailed their plans to @decryptmedia :

No VCs Allowed: How NFT.com Aims to Take On OpenSea - Decrypt

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary and CEO Jordan Fried tell Decrypt about their plans to debut a community-governed NFT marketplace.

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3 years

It's true! After 15 years of full-time freelancing, I am now a Senior Writer at Decrypt. Really excited to dig a whole lot deeper into this wild world.

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3 years

delighted to announce longtime @decryptmedia contributor @ahaywa has joined us full-time starting today! strong writer and reporter with deep crypto expertise. Decrypt is looking to fill a couple other writer seats, too -- pls email editor @decrypt .co.

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I've 👏 got 👏 news 👏 ! I've been promoted to Culture Editor at @decryptmedia ! Culture + web3 has been most of my focus since joining as Senior Writer a year ago, but now it's officially official and I'm super thrilled to help push this beat further.

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Cosmic Aftershock and @XavierWoodsPhD talk all about last weekend's ridiculous RLCS show match, at Red Bull:

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Level up with the latest games and esports news, reviews and films. Learn tips on how to improve your gaming, get the inside news on the biggest tournaments and enjoy exclusive film series’ and shows.

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Team @METAT8esports dominated the @AxieInfinity World Championship at AxieCon this month. Winners @1437_MT8 and @sebastianpozzo told me about Axie esports and what sets the NFT-focused METAT8 apart, at @decryptmedia :

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Monkey Business: @MonkeDAO and the creators of @SolanaMBS are sparring over the future of the Solana NFT project. A look at what's happening with perspective from both sides, at @decryptmedia :

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@ArtemisJCM The video of him just exploding in glee and jumping up and down is fantastic

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4 years

Pure emotion. @NRGgg is overcome with joy after taking home their first-ever World Championship victory. There's nothing else like this game.

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Big news for @thebig3 : @KrauseHouseDAO and @westcoastbill / @MyDogeOfficial are buying teams in Ice Cube's league via NFT ownership stakes, joining @DeGodsNFT . story at @decryptmedia :

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Rocket League's We Dem Girlz ( @remkoe , @EyeIgnite , and @Metsanauris ) discuss their hot RLCS S6 start and the offseason moves that helped make it happen. For @GinxTV :

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Rocket League still has that incomparable magic. Polygon kindly asked me to write about its growth and evolution over the last three years:

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Rocket League: the 3-year review Does the indie hit hold up after countless updates, tweaks and tournaments? Rocket League expert @ahaywa delivers the verdict

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Nice overview here of the latest @DeGodsNFT and @y00tsNFT teases, including what @frankdegods said about the site's retro Facebook vibe and plans to expand IP rights for holders. by @tomfarrencrypto for @decryptmedia :

DeGods Tease Next Moves With 'Early Facebook' Vibes Because 'Roadmaps Are Stupid' - Decrypt

The creators of Ethereum NFT project DeGods and the Polygon-based y00ts are teasing big moves, including expanded IP rights for holders.

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7 years

Spoke with Psyonix about NBC's 2v2 Rocket League event! Sounds like they're trying to address the timing overlap:

Will Pros Be Able to Play in New Rocket League NBC Series?

NBC's tournament shines a light on 2v2 play, but also overlaps with other big events. What will the players decide to do?

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5 years

Just had a great chat with @KronoviRL about the move from G2 to Rogue. Prepping the article to hopefully post tomorrow.

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@ahaywa

2 years

Into the Bitcoin-backed metaverse? Upcoming action RPG @moonraygame aims to be the first such game on @Stacks and just raised $3.5M. Moonray PBC's CEO describes their ambitious aims, at @decryptmedia :

First Bitcoin Metaverse Game on Stacks, Moonray, Raises $3.5M - Decrypt

The flashy action RPG Moonray is being built on Stacks, which ultimately settles its transactions to the Bitcoin blockchain.

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@ahaywa

1 year

What drove major brands like Starbucks, Meta, Reddit, and Nike to build on @0xPolygon ? Polygon Studios CEO @Fwiz credits the "secret sauce" of his team + what he sees as growing consensus around ETH ecosystem. Had a nice chat about it for @decryptmedia :

Polygon’s ‘Secret Sauce’: Why Starbucks, Meta, and Reddit Chose the Ethereum Scaler - Decrypt

Ryan Wyatt, CEO of Polygon Studios, discusses the recent wave of major Web2 brands building on the platform.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

1 year

Had a fascinating chat with @_deafbeef about his striking new NFT project with @LACMA and @CactoidLabs . Hard to describe in a tweet, let alone a headline, but really enjoyed writing this up for @decryptmedia :

LACMA Ventures Deeper Into NFT Art With Experimental Deafbeef Collection - Decrypt

Famed art museum LACMA continues its NFT exploration with a project from Deafbeef that interprets the 19th-century work of Eadweard Muybridge.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

6 years

After five seasons, Evil Geniuses’ @ChromeRL is finally headed to the RLCS World Championship. Here’s what it means to him and how they’re preparing for London:

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@ahaywa

2 years

The new @nounsbuilder from @ourZORA lets anyone create a Nouns-like, NFT-driven DAO with no code required. Really enjoyed chatting with @js_horne about the genesis of and possibilities for the tool—for @decryptmedia :

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@ahaywa

7 years

Gale Force Esports ( @GFEsports ) has taken Rocket League by storm. What's driven their early success? For Red Bull:

Gaming

Level up with the latest games and esports news, reviews and films. Learn tips on how to improve your gaming, get the inside news on the biggest tournaments and enjoy exclusive film series’ and shows.

www.redbull.com

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@ahaywa

2 years

Solana NFT game @staratlas just launched a playable Showroom demo on the Epic Games Store, plus a toolkit for Unreal Engine 5 devs to integrate Solana into their own games. I spoke with CEO @at_mwagner about the news and game's status, for @decryptmedia :

Solana NFT Game Star Atlas Launches Playable Demo on Epic Games Store - Decrypt

Star Atlas just rolled out its first playable demo, plus its developer released tools to help other studios bring games to Solana.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

1 year

A @nounsdao float and characters will appear in the @RoseParade , thanks to @SethGreen 's @StoopidBuddy and a DAO vote. "Ultimately we landed on building the biggest and most ridiculous thing we could come up with." - @TownerTime story at @decryptmedia :

Nouns Ethereum NFTs Will Appear in 2023 Rose Parade - Decrypt

Seth Green’s production company built a Nouns-inspired float and costumed characters for next week’s pre-Rose Bowl festivities.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

1 year

A story to start off the morning: NFT portfolio app @floor has acquired analytics platform @wgmiio to further its push to become a go-to NFT hub. @chrismaddern and @christine_hall discussed the move, bear market growth, and plans ahead—for @decryptmedia :

Floor Acquires WGMI.io to ‘Accelerate’ Expansion of NFT Portfolio App - Decrypt

The deal will enrich Floor with analytics, co-founders tell Decrypt, and push closer to the goal of being the go-to app for NFT collectors.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

2 months

Remember NFT Worlds? After Minecraft announced its NFT ban, the project pivoted to create its own game, @HYTOPIAgg —and chain, @HYCHAIN_GAMES . I chatted w/ @iamarkdev about the Minecraft mess, how Hytopia works, and the Hychain node sale. for @ggDecrypt :

Minecraft Banned NFTs—So ‘NFT Worlds’ Built Its Own Crypto Game Instead - Decrypt

NFT Worlds was forced to pivot away from Minecraft, but now called Hytopia, the project is about to launch the game on its own chain.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

5 years

Vainglory fans! I spoke with @ksegerstrale about the state of @vaingloryesport after a "painful year of adjustment," today's PC/Mac launch, and future esports aspirations. For @esportsobserved :

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@ahaywa

7 years

Cloud9 ( @Cloud9 ) just made a huge splash in Rocket League by signing The Muffin Men. Read all about their new team:

Gaming

Level up with the latest games and esports news, reviews and films. Learn tips on how to improve your gaming, get the inside news on the biggest tournaments and enjoy exclusive film series’ and shows.

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@ahaywa

2 years

Interest in @TheSandboxGame is booming amid metaverse hype. @borgetsebastien told @decryptmedia about how the Alpha went, drawing in Snoop Dogg and Adidas, and the game's rollout ahead:

Sandbox COO Views the Ethereum Metaverse Game as a ‘Digital Nation’ - Decrypt

Co-founder Sebastien Borget discusses the recent metaverse land rush, and where The Sandbox goes next after its Alpha test.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

2 years

After the DMCA dispute with Larva Labs, the @v1punks are moving forward with a custom NFT marketplace powered by @rarible . V1's @soldthebottom and @frankNFT_eth and Rarible's @illsun discuss the saga with @decryptmedia :

‘V1’ CryptoPunks Move on With Rarible Marketplace After Larva Labs Dispute - Decrypt

Free of DMCA takedown claims, the community NFT project is writing its own story now—and hopes to unite all CryptoPunks owners.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

6 years

I interviewed @GarrettG34 about @NRGgg 's 7-0 season, their huge offseason moves, and bouncing back from a rough S4. For Red Bull:

GarrettG on NRG's 7-0 Season and RLCS Resurgence

After a rough season and retooling, the three-time NA Rocket League champs are truly reenergized.

www.redbull.com

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@ahaywa

7 years

Interview! Read why @KronoviRL and @JKnapsRL saw the X Games as a fresh start for @G2esports ' Rocket League team:

Administrator, Friend, Mentor, Parent: A 'Rocket League' Manager Logs On

G2 Esports' new 'Rocket League' manager has to do it all for a talented, under-performing team.

www.vice.com

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@ahaywa

8 years

Here's my Red Bull article on what makes Rocket League pros so elite... from some of Rocket League's elite pros:

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@ahaywa

5 years

Get to know the newest RLCS teams: interviews with @Splyce , @SavageRLCS2019 , @RedReserve , and Bread about winning the promotion tournament and claiming their Season 7 spots

These incoming teams crushed their RLCS rivals.

Four hungry Rival Series teams won the RLCS promotion tournament this month, and now they're set on shaking up the Rocket League hierarchy in Season 7 – check them out, right here.

www.redbull.com

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@ahaywa

2 years

After @solana 's recent crash, here's how @metaplex is fighting back against NFT minting bots—an "everlasting arms race," says CTO @nhanvp . Also POV on the restart NFT "censorship" controversy from Phan and @MagicEden CEO @0xLeoInRio . for @decryptmedia :

How Metaplex Is Solving Solana’s Network-Crashing NFT Botting Problem - Decrypt

After the recent downtime, Solana’s NFT protocol developers go on the offense against transaction-spamming bots.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

4 years

Paid off my student loans ✌️

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@ahaywa

2 years

Some Sunday reading here: I spoke with @ysiu about @animocabrands ' increasing "metaverse-first IP" approach to NFT games, and he says that they're not done acquiring studios after recently adding Eden Games and Darewise. for @decryptmedia :

Animoca Brands ‘Not Done Acquiring’ Studios to Make NFT Games: Chairman - Decrypt

The metaverse investor and NFT game publisher recently picked up three game developers—with potentially more to come.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

2 years

Axie Infinity exploded last year, but now is trying to turn around its struggling play-to-earn economy. A look at the changes ahead, with perspective from @brycent_ and @ReadyPlayerRich , for @decryptmedia :

Axie Infinity Making Big Changes to Fix Its Ailing Play-to-Earn NFT Economy - Decrypt

The leading play-to-earn game has seen crashing token and NFT values. Now it's making changes to try to turn things around.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

2 years

Dispensaries are opening up in the metaverse, and I toured one of the latest in @cryptovoxels from @CryptoCannaClub and interviewed CEO @reyito . for @decryptmedia :

High Times in Web3? My Trip to An Ethereum Metaverse Dispensary - Decrypt

The Crypto Cannabis Club is the latest dispensary to open in the metaverse—and you can even order weed for real-world delivery.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

1 year

Big moves in the Solana space as @tensor_hq overtook @MagicEden in NFT volume last week—and they remain neck and neck. I spoke with @0xrwu and @_ilmoi about Tensor's rise and the contentious battle + comments from Magic Eden, for @decryptmedia :

Tensor Snatched Magic Eden’s Solana NFT Crown. But for How Long? - Decrypt

Mad Lads hype helped push “pro” marketplace Tensor on top, but the latest battle for Solana traders may only be getting started.

decrypt.co

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@ahaywa

4 years

"I was about to release a video of me going inside a washing machine... my mom said, 'You probably shouldn’t do that because there are little kids that look at your Twitter.'" Had a fun interview with @WashJustice player @StratusEclipse for @getFandom !

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@ahaywa

6 years

Read about @Turbopolsa , @KronoviRL , @miztikRL , @BlueyRL , @Torment , @remkoeRL , @Lethamyr_RL , @al0t97 , @TorsosRL , and @uhFreaKii 's top moments from a huge year for Rocket League esports!

Red Bull Gaming

@redbullgaming

6 years

With 2017 coming to a close, we asked some of the best @RocketLeague pros what their favorite moments of this year were. Check it out:

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Andrew Hayward

@ahaywa

6 years

Thrilled and relieved that I'll still be covering Rocket League (and other things) for Red Bull Esports' International team. Wasn't sure after the US team pulled out, but International is excited and I'm getting rolling on a couple things soon.

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@ahaywa

4 years

Hey! I've joined the @esportsinsider team as the Content Lead for The Esports Journal magazine. I'm also contributing to ESI. Been working on 2020's first issue the last couple weeks! (Still doing all my work elsewhere btw.)

Esports Insider

@esportsinsider

4 years

Join us in welcoming two new additions to the ESI team 👏 @Dualism97 joins us as a Journalist & @ahaywa as Content Lead on The Esports Journal.

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@ahaywa

2 years

Major-label ( @UMG ) metaverse band @therealkingship is expanding beyond its @BoredApeYC starting point with today's launch of an original NFT character. 10:22PM founder @celinethethird discussed the band's rollout and immersive plans with @decryptmedia :

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@ahaywa

3 years

It’s my birthday! As a gift to myself, I quit full-time freelancing after 15 years. Job news Monday. 🥳

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