The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in!
Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games.
Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase a few of our original stories from the week.
Biggest news
Jurassic World in The Sandbox: Ethereum metaverse game The Sandbox is kicking off its fifth alpha season with a new in-game Jurassic World experience created in collaboration with Universal and Amblin Entertainment, allowing the player to become an employee of a dinosaur park.
Acting as a member of the Dinosaur Protection Group, users are tasked with ensuring the park runs smoothly without the presence of franchise protagonist Owen Grady. Players will be given dinosaur eggs that they need to care for, and then once hatched, they ‘ll need to care for the baby dino for it to mature into an adult. The dinosaurs will grow using Jurassic Points, earned by performing tasks such as feeding or cleaning the dinosaurs.
The high-profile launch of Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve comes as part of a six-week long season that will pack in over 40 new experiences, including content from other entertainment brands like Attack on Titan, The Smurfs, and The Terminator, all built on an improved game creator that allows for new features. A specific launch date is still to be announced, but it will be coming sometime this month.
Notcoin expands: Open Builders, the company behind influential Telegram tap-to-earn game Notcoin, announced on Wednesday that it is set to expand beyond individual games with the rollout of Not Games, a platform with unified progression and rewards shared across multiple new games.
Not Games will feature a single player profile that maintains achievements and rankings across all titles within the ecosystem. Players will also have a unified balance and inventory system, allowing assets earned in one game to potentially have utility in others. And earned items can be sold via secondary marketplaces.
This is an attempt to unify the previously fragmented gaming experience on Telegram. It is set to be powered by the existing NOT token on The Open Network (TON), which Notcoin launched last year in a large-scale airdrop to millions of players.
Razer aims to eliminate bots: Popular gaming brand Razer is teaming up with World (previously known as Worldcoin) to help remove AI bots from online games. This comes as AI bots are causing chaos in the gaming landscape, with nearly 3 in 4 gamers agreeing that bots are an annoyance that makes gaming less fun.
The gaming giant is launching “Razer ID verified by World ID,” a new single-sign on feature that uses World’s blockchain-based proof-of-humanity technology to verify real human gamers. This will allow developers to add new anti-bot measures into their games, with Ethereum game Tokyo Beast to be the first to adopt the technology.
ICYMI
Forgotten Runiverse is officially approved for development on Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox.
Are we the first Web3 title to get all three? pic.twitter.com/Wxr1nw6L0O
— The Forgotten Runiverse (@RuniverseGame) March 19, 2025
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What do you do after amassing a fortune from cryptocurrency? Build a space station, of course.
That’s exactly what Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb is doing, according to a report by Bloomberg.
While crypto investors say they’re “going to the moon” when Bitcoin surges, McCaleb, a longtime industry pioneer, is aiming for the real thing.
“It’s super important that people take this leap from where we are today to this potential world where there’s a lot of people living off the Earth,” McCaleb told Bloomberg. “There’s not that many folks that are willing to dedicate the amount of resources and time and risk tolerance that I am.”
McCaleb’s $1 billion bet, entirely self-funded, is that Vast Space—the California-based aerospace company he founded in 2021—can build and launch a functioning station. The goal is to become a candidate to replace the International Space Station, which is scheduled for decommissioning in 2030.
McCaleb, who co-founded the cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox in 2010, Ripple in 2011, and then Stellar in 2014, is now investing his estimated $3.2 billion fortune—largely from XRP sales—into Vast Space.
“This is a big, bold vision by Jed McCaleb,” Ripple co-founder and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen wrote on X. “America used to pursue new frontiers like this before skidding into bureaucracy and doubt. I’m rooting for Vast’s success.”
Vast develops artificial gravity space stations. Many of its employees bring aerospace experience, including refugees from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. These orbital habitats are designed to simulate gravity by rotating to create centrifugal force while offering the comforts of home.
The company recently revealed the final design for Haven-1, its first station module. To put Haven-1 into orbit, Vast is partnering with SpaceX, which will use its Falcon9 rockets to carry Vast’s Haven-1 modules into space. According to the Vast website, the first launch of Haven-1 is scheduled for May 2026 for a two-week mission above the Earth.
Haven-1/Image Vast Space
The concept of artificial gravity stations has long been a staple in science fiction, ranging from Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 sci-fi classic film “2001: A Space Odyssey” to Christopher Nolan’s 2014 film “Interstellar.”
The Haven-1 primary structure qualification article has arrived at our Mojave, CA test site. The team is now conducting lift operations to install the article on the test stand. pic.twitter.com/IDNSVi39d1
— Vast (@vast) January 15, 2025
While Haven-1 is a single module designed to operate independently or dock with SpaceX boosters, the next-generation Haven-2 is being developed as a modular system. Several Haven-2 units could be connected to form a larger, expandable station.
Image: Haven-2/Vast Space
Public-sector space agencies, including NASA and the European Space Agency, are increasingly turning to private-sector companies to get the astronauts and the resources they need into space and back. McCaleb is among a growing number of private citizens stepping up to meet that need, including Musk, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos.
They represent a growing roster of private companies and national space agencies—including Axiom Space, Blue Origin, Voyager Space, Airbus, and China’s CNSA—that are racing to build the next generation of space stations tailored for research, manufacturing, tourism, and long-term habitation.
Dragon missions create opportunities for humanity to build a future in space. Falcon 9 launching two @Vast private astronaut missions will continue to help make life multiplanetary https://t.co/7nwpGQhAVz
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) December 19, 2024
A successful launch in May will strengthen Vast’s place in the emerging private space race, and securing a NASA contract would be essential for the company’s long-term viability.
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A solo Bitcoin miner hit the jackpot early Friday, mining a block without a pool of supporting miners and bagging a $266,000 reward in the process. But just how realistic is such a feat?
On Friday, an unknown miner processed Bitcoin block 888,737. The block contained 2,327 transactions and the miner received a payout of 3.125 BTC, as well as 0.032 BTC in fees.
At today’s Bitcoin price of $84,257 per coin, that’s a more than $266,000 payday.
Bitcoin miners work to process blocks on the cryptocurrency’s network. Blocks are full of transaction data and are part of the Bitcoin blockchain.
Miners are given newly minted coins: a 3.125 BTC fixed reward, along with the transaction fees paid by those using the payment system during that particular block window.
As the network has grown, mining operations have become more energy-intensive, and are typically now industrial-sized setups consisting of warehouses full of machines.
But occasionally, a solo miner can score big using a home hobby machine. In this case, according to blockchain data, the miner was using a DIY FutureBit Apollo machine.
However, experts told Decrypt that things might not be as simple as they sound: “solo mining,” per blockchain jargon, technically refers to any miner that’s not in a mining pool. Pools are groups of crypto miners that share their resources so that they have a better chance of processing a transaction. But they also then share the reward.
“The term ‘solo miner’ is a really broad term,” pseudonymous Bitcoin miner Econoalchemist told Decrypt. “It could just be one dude in his apartment, or a warehouse full of high-powered miners.”
Ultimately, this means that a “solo miner” could have a room full of hobby miners all switched on and working to secure a transaction. Such an operation wouldn’t necessarily be as easy—or cheap—to set up, though it would give the miner a better shot at securing a block win.
Still, with solo miners securing numerous block wins in recent months, Friday’s news may spur more Bitcoiners to try and have a go at home mining.
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The Australian federal government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has introduced a comprehensive digital asset framework that aims to balance innovation and consumer protection in the country’s evolving crypto landscape.
On Friday, the Australian Treasury released a policy paper outlining proposed reforms to provide certainty and clarity for digital asset platforms while promoting technological advancement. The reforms are designed to extend existing financial services laws to key digital asset platforms while excluding other parts of the crypto ecosystem.
“Our legislative reforms will extend existing financial services laws to key digital asset platforms, but not to all of the digital asset ecosystem,” the framework noted.
Following Global Standards for Crypto Regulation:
Australia’s approach mirrors crypto regulations introduced in jurisdictions such as the European Union and Singapore. By aligning with these global standards, the Australian government aims to strengthen its position as a leader in blockchain and digital asset innovation.
The announcement came through a joint statement from Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones, and Andrew Charlton, special envoy for cybersecurity and digital resilience.
“We know that digital assets and blockchain represent big opportunities for our economy, financial sector, payments industry, and capital markets,” the joint statement emphasized.
Framework to Regulate Digital Asset Platforms:
The newly proposed framework primarily focuses on regulating digital asset platforms, exchanges, custody services, and brokerage platforms. Under the new rules:
Mandatory Licensing: Digital asset platform operators will be required to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) to continue operations.
Exemptions for Smaller Firms: Smaller-scale businesses and those not involved in financial services will be exempt from the licensing requirement, allowing them to operate without unnecessary regulatory burdens.
Strengthening Consumer Protections: The framework ensures that Australians can safely invest and trade digital assets with appropriate oversight, reducing risks associated with unregulated platforms.
“We want to seize these opportunities and encourage innovation at the same time as making sure Australians can use and invest in digital assets safely and securely with appropriate regulation,” the statement highlighted.
Public Consultation and Next Steps:
The Australian government will initiate stakeholder consultations to determine the commencement dates for the proposed reforms. A draft version of the legislation is expected to be released later this year for public consultation, giving industry stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback before implementation.
Exploring Tokenization, Stablecoins, and CBDCs:
The Treasury’s statement also identified tokenization, real-world assets (RWAs), and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as part of its broader plan to modernize the country’s financial infrastructure.
“Treasury is working with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to explore the feasibility and potential benefits of an Australian dollar CBDC,” the statement noted.
In September 2024, the RBA and Treasury published a joint research paper exploring the impact of a wholesale CBDC on the Australian economy, emphasizing its potential to enhance the country’s capital markets.
Tokenized Money Trials on the Horizon:
The government’s plan also includes trials on tokenized money, including stablecoins and CBDCs, as part of its effort to ensure that Australia remains at the forefront of blockchain innovation. The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), in collaboration with the RBA and Treasury, is set to launch pilot programs to test these technologies in real-world applications.
A Transformative Step for Australia’s Digital Economy:
With its innovation-driven digital asset framework, Australia is positioning itself to capitalize on emerging opportunities in blockchain and digital assets while safeguarding consumer interests. By introducing these reforms, the government aims to create a secure and transparent environment that supports the growth of the digital economy and modernizes the country’s financial system.
As the global digital asset landscape evolves, Australia’s proactive regulatory approach is expected to attract greater investment and foster the development of innovative financial technologies.
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Perplexity AI Inc., a rising AI search engine startup challenging Google, is reportedly in early talks to raise funding at a staggering $18 billion valuation, according to a source familiar with the discussions.
The company is considering raising between $500 million to $1 billion in this funding round, although details remain fluid as talks are still in the preliminary stage. Previously, reports suggested that Perplexity had received funding offers at a $15 billion valuation, but the company has declined to comment on these developments.
Perplexity’s Rapid Rise in AI Search:
Founded in 2022, it has quickly gained prominence for leveraging generative AI to revolutionize internet search services. The company’s valuation skyrocketed from $1 billion to $3 billion within a few months last year, reflecting intense investor enthusiasm for AI ventures. If this new funding round is successful, Perplexity’s valuation will have grown 18x in just over two years.
Expanding Services and Growing Revenue:
Perplexity offers both free and paid versions of its AI-powered search engine and has expanded its offerings to include:
Enterprise Search Tools: Allowing organizations to search internal files efficiently.
Finance Features: Tools to track stock prices and access company earnings data.
The company’s annual recurring revenue (ARR) is nearing $100 million, with over 15 million active users as of March.
Intense Competition with Tech Giants:
Despite its rapid growth, Perplexity faces increasing competition from tech giants like Google and OpenAI. OpenAI recently expanded its search capabilities by integrating search functionalities with its ChatGPT platform, adding pressure to Perplexity’s core business.
Backed by Big Names in Tech:
It is backed by major investors, including SoftBank Group Corp, Nvidia Corp., and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. However, it’s unclear which investors are involved in the ongoing discussions for this new round of funding.
With intense investor interest and fierce competition in the AI space, Perplexity’s next funding round could reshape the landscape of AI-powered search.
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The Uniswap community has overwhelmingly approved two governance proposals aimed at boosting the growth of the Unichain network and advancing the development of Uniswap V4.
These initiatives, collectively known as “Uniswap Unleashed,” introduce a new grants program, allocate funds for liquidity incentives, and lay the groundwork for a long-anticipated “fee switch.” This change, if implemented, would redirect a portion of trading fees to UNI token holders.
Key Aspects of the Proposal:
The proposals were passed with over 80% approval from UNI token holders, indicating strong support for the plan. According to governance data:
$95.4 million was allocated for the grants budget to fund innovative projects.
$25.1 million was set aside for operational expenses over the next two years.
$45 million was earmarked for liquidity incentives, aiming to attract new users and stimulate ecosystem growth through developer initiatives.
The Fee Switch: Long-Awaited but Still in Progress:
The fee switch has been a topic of debate within the Uniswap community for years. Its implementation would divert a small portion of its trading fees — currently generating over $1 billion annually — from liquidity providers (LPs) to UNI token holders.
Although the fee switch was initially proposed in July 2021 as a pilot for select Uniswap pools, previous attempts to implement it were met with resistance. A similar proposal in 2023 failed after influential token holders voted against it. While the recent proposals did not explicitly mention the fee switch, they referenced plans to “activate revenue,” signaling progress toward its eventual introduction.
Potential Impact on Liquidity Providers:
If implemented, the fee switch would not raise trading costs for users but would reduce earnings for liquidity providers by retaining a small percentage of their current fee rewards. On the other hand, this would increase rewards for UNI token holders, enhancing the token’s value proposition.
Legal Framework and Next Steps:
For the fee switch to move forward, Uniswap’s governance must establish a legal entity for the Uniswap Foundation, which currently functions as a non-profit supporting the protocol’s development. Establishing legal clarity would allow Uniswap to enter formal contracts with other protocols and streamline revenue-sharing mechanisms.
“If our vetting is successful and we believe the creation of a legal entity for Uniswap Governance is in its best interest, we would propose to Governance to implement a legal entity structure,” the proposal stated.
Once this legal framework is established, it would pave the way for delegators to earn protocol revenue, bringing the long-discussed fee switch closer to reality.
A Turning Point for Uniswap:
With the approval of the funding plan and a renewed focus on governance and legal clarity, Uniswap is now poised to unlock new revenue models and strengthen its ecosystem. Whether the fee switch finally comes to fruition depends on the successful completion of the legal steps outlined in the proposals — a move that could significantly reshape Uniswap’s financial dynamics and benefit its community of UNI holders.
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Trump administration officials have crafted a proposal to overhaul U.S. foreign aid programs, with a section exploring how it could make use of blockchain technology to track aid distributions and increase accountability.
The plan would rename the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the U.S. Agency for International Humanitarian Assistance and bring it directly under the Secretary of State’s authority, according to an initial report from Politico showing an internal document purportedly circulating at the State Department.
Under a section for “modernized, performance-based procurement,” the document references an initiative to secure and trace distributions “via blockchain technology” to “radically increase security, transparency, and traceability.”
The proposal comes as USAID faces an uncertain future. In January, the State Department placed the agency’s staff on administrative leave and halted payments to partner organizations, prompting legal challenges.
A federal judge has since issued a preliminary injunction against dismantling the agency, following efforts by D.O.G.E., the Department of Government Efficiency, established by Elon Musk that sought to do so.
It remains unclear who authored the document, as it appears to be scanned from a physical copy. Decrypt has reached out to the agency to learn more.
Innovation, efficiency, impact
The proposal further argues that the approach would “encourage innovation and efficiency” and focus on “tangible impact” instead of “simply completing activities and inputs.”
The blockchain implementation appears to be part of broader reforms intended to impose stricter controls on aid distribution, requiring measurable outcomes through “third-party metrics, not self-reporting.”
Congressional authorization would likely be required for major structural changes, though the document indicates some reforms could be implemented through executive action.
More broadly, the proposed overhaul limits USAID’s focus on global health, food security, and disaster response, making U.S. foreign aid initiatives leaner in terms of scope.
The document also outlines a restructured framework based on three organizational pillars—”Safer, More Prosperous, and Stronger”—led by three agencies under the Secretary of State’s direction.
The ideas resonate with existing literature on how blockchain technology could be used for public good.
A 2018 article published in the Journal for Humanitarian Action cites core features of the technology as having the potential to “remove corruption by providing transparency as well as accountability.”
Edited by Sebastian Sinclair
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