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The non-fungible token (NFT) industry opened a new chapter in 2025, far surpassing the early speculative frenzy. The global NFT market is currently valued at approximately $49 billion, up from $36 billion in 2024, marking a strong market recovery and broader applications across various industries.
According to analysis firm Coinlaw.io, Ethereum remains the backbone of the NFT economy, handling over 60% of transactions, while competitors such as Solana, Polygon, and Immutable X are carving out new markets in gaming and brand integration.
OpenSea continues to lead the market with over 2.4 million monthly active users, but the entry of new players has diversified the ecosystem, with the number of active platforms worldwide exceeding 100.

Whenever I talk about the rise of @Yield Guild Games one question people often ask me is Who’s actually behind YGG? To be honest it’s a great question because understanding the backers behind a project tells you a lot about its long-term potential, the kind of support it receives, and the confidence major players have in its vision.

YGG didn’t appear out of nowhere. It grew out of a belief that players should own their digital worlds, and it attracted partners who shared that belief. What impressed me early on was the caliber of supporters who backed this idea long before Web3 gaming was popular. These weren’t random investors chasing hype they were industry leaders who recognized that gaming and blockchain were on a collision course.

The most notable among them is #a16z Crypto, the Web3 arm of Andreessen Horowitz. When a16z backs something, it’s rarely accidental. They invest in foundational movements, not trends, and seeing them support YGG told me they saw guilds as a new digital economic layer. Their involvement brought global attention, credibility, and strategic insight that helped YGG refine its long-term roadmap.

Then there’s #AnimocaBrands a company I consider one of the most influential forces in blockchain gaming. Animoca didn’t just back YGG they share its philosophy. Both groups believe in digital property rights, open metaverse ecosystems, and empowering players over platforms. With Animoca’s expansive portfolio and deep gaming expertise, their support gave YGG access to networks and opportunities that shaped how the guild grew during its early years.

Another major backer worth highlighting is #DelphiDigital especially Delphi’s gaming division. Delphi has been instrumental in pushing forward-game economy research and design across Web3. They understood the importance of guilds long before most people recognized their role. Their analytical approach helped YGG navigate the complexities of token design, governance, and economic balance. In many ways, Delphi helped the guild stay grounded through both market booms and downturns.

I also think it’s important to acknowledge #BITKRAFT Ventures, a powerhouse in esports and traditional gaming. Their involvement sent a strong message: the future of gaming wasn’t going to be siloed. Blockchain gaming wasn’t competing with Web2 games it was evolving them. BITKRAFT’s experience in competitive gaming, player culture, and ecosystem building aligned perfectly with what YGG was trying to achieve on the Web3 side.

Beyond these major names, YGG attracted support from angel investors, founders of major Web3 projects, and gaming veterans who saw potential not just in the guild model but in the community behind it. What stood out to me was how diverse these backers were. They weren’t all crypto-native. Some came from gaming, some from venture capital, some from metaverse research. That kind of diversity signals strong multidisciplinary belief in YGG’s vision.

When I step back and look at this roster, it becomes clear why YGG grew into a global movement rather than a niche experiment. The guild was built on conviction conviction from the people who founded it, the community that joined it, and the backers who believed in its role in shaping the future of gaming.

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KOR Protocol, a decentralized intellectual property (IP) platform designed to help creators protect and monetize their work, launched on September 26 to creators and developers around the world.
Backed by major web3 players including venture capital studio Animoca Brands, private investment platform Republic, and the Solana blockchain, KOR Protocol uses blockchain technology to provide a scalable and transparent IP management system.

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Revolving Games and Animoca Brands partner on new node network
Web3 game publisher Revolving Games has partnered with venture capital studio Animoca Brands to expand its decentralized gaming ecosystem by creating a new blockchain infrastructure. The project will consist of three core features: the RCADE Chain, a new node network, and the RCADE token.
Backed by $37 million in venture capital, Revolving Games has generated over $3 billion in mobile gaming revenue and plans to launch at least four in-house games and ten AAA games on RCADE Chain over the next three years, including the upcoming mobile game Phoenix Flight.