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Anime announces ANIME.
Anime just announced that ANIME will launch on January 23. This token is supported by the anime-themed PFP community Azuki and will go live on the Ethereum and Arbitrum blockchains. The team stated that this token aims to transform the anime ecosystem into a 'community-owned creative economy.'
"For decades, anime has shaped global culture—from art to fashion, from music to gaming," the team wrote on X. "Originally just a niche subculture, it has now evolved into one of the most passionate fan bases in the world, with over 1 billion fans." The tweet continued that, until now, fans have had no way to help shape the future of anime.
The tweet stated that 50.5% of the token distribution is allocated to the community. ANIME aims to attract fans—including early contributors, Azuki holders, Hyperliquid, Kaito, Arbitrum, and fans from other companies—to help build an open anime world.
Sotheby's launches NBA Top Shot auction.
Sotheby's launched the NBA Top Shot auction on January 14, showcasing unique digital collectibles related to NBA rookie debut moments. The auction will run until January 21, featuring highlights of rookies such as Bub Carrington, Pacôme Dadiet, and Jaylen Wells.
Each NFT contains highlights from the player's first NBA game, giving collectors a chance to own officially licensed digital memorabilia of NBA stars.
NBA Top Shot remains one of the fastest-growing sports collectible platforms. According to a press release shared with OpenSea, the platform has processed over $1.25 billion in transactions since Dapper Labs launched it to the public in 2020.
MoonPay acquires Helio.
Crypto payment infrastructure provider MoonPay has acquired Helio, a platform focused on regular decentralized finance (DeFi) payments. This decision allows MoonPay to streamline subscription services and micro-payments for decentralized applications (dApps), reflecting the potential growth demand for frictionless payment tools in the blockchain ecosystem.
The Forgotten Runiverse hosted Crash the Runiverse.
The Forgotten Runiverse invites users to Crash the Runiverse, a four-day stress test to check the servers before the global launch in Q1 2025.
As of 5 PM EST on January 17, participants can collect four sets of exclusive decorative armor during the event. Gameplay includes dungeon exploration with dynamic difficulty adjustments, using a new 'omen system' to face challenges and loot rewards.
Regardless of server crashes, playing the game will help conduct critical launch tests to ensure the Runiverse ecosystem is ready for launch.
Sony launches Soneium Mainnet, achieving decentralized entertainment.
Sony officially launched Soneium Mainnet, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) blockchain designed to support decentralized entertainment and provide creators with collaboration and monetization tools.
The platform is built using Optimism's OP Stack and reportedly had over 14 million active wallets and 47 million transactions during the testnet phase. The Soneium ecosystem includes collaborations with Sony Pictures, Sony Music France, and Sony Music Publishing Japan.
Please read the full press release for more information.
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