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FREE, FOR A FEE: Token airdrops are, after all, free money – one reason why project teams might be less sympathetic to users who complain that they didn’t get what they thought they were owed. Now, the blockchain interoperability project LayerZero has introduced a new twist to the process – what some observers are calling “pay to claim.” When LayerZero Foundation came out last week with the ZRO airdrop, it forced users to fork over a “proof-of-donation” before they could claim the new tokens. As detailed by CoinDesk’s Shaurya Malwa, users had to make a donation of 10 cents in…
If you happened to be passing through Times Square in Manhattan on Monday, June 24 at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, you might have seen some images of Venture, the newest hero from Overwatch 2 , on one of the big screens. The digital billboards included pics of the drill-sporting, non-binary archeologist playing with their pet rock, and also one of their head sticking out of a toilet, a reference to a bizarre meme But why did this happen? Was it an unorthodox play by Blizzard to promote its free-to-play hero shooter as it enters its eleventh season? No, it was…
Worldcoin, a digital identification platform and cryptocurrency project, has announced a partnership with Web3 infrastructure platform Alchemy to launch its new blockchain World Chain. The new blockchain is a platform designed to bring real-world utility to the global community, with focus use cases being decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital identity. Worldcoin will leverage Alchemy’s Web3 infrastructure for proven reliability and community-driven growth, the two projects said in an announcement. World Chain, a blockchain for humans In April this year, the World Coin announced the launch of World Chain, noting that this would be a blockchain for humans. The platform is…
Private equity vultures made Toys ‘R’ Us go bankrupt in 2017. All its U.S. stores closed in 2021. But the zombie brand is still around thanks to a licensing deal with Macy’s. Now it’s using generative AI to reanimate its corpse with an origin story ad that puts its 70-year history in a machine learning blender, just so it can repulse anyone who still knows it exists. Kotaku’s Hopes For Spyro The Dragon’s (Reported) ComebackGrowing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s meant that Toys ‘R’ Us was synonymous with wall-to-wall shelves of Cabbage Patch Kids, Polly Pockets, Hot Wheels, Nerf…
State Street believes the “next level of growth” will come from investment options offering more than “pure spot” Bitcoin.
Screenshot: Capcom / KotakuCapcom has just announced it’s remastering the original zombie-killing shooter Dead Rising for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The new version of the 2006 game doesn’t have a release date yet, but we did get a short teaser trailer showing off the new visuals and a redesigned Frank West, and well…hmmm. Why Everybody Hates This Dragon’s Dogma 2 NPCThe original Dead Rising is a game I really, really love, even if it kicked my ass when I was youngster playing the OG Xbox 360. The game is all about surviving three days inside a zombie-infested mall while…
“This market will resolve to ‘Yes’ if a preponderance of evidence suggests that Barron Trump was involved in the creation of the Solana token $DJT. Otherwise this market will resolve to ‘No,'” the contract on Polymarket read. “Determination as to whether Barron was involved in the creation of $DJT will be made by this market’s decentralized resolver, UMA, and will take into account all available evidence as of 12 PM ET, June 23.”
Screenshot: FromSoftware / KotakuRabbath’s Cannon is a Ballista weapon only found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This powerful cannon uses greatbolts, and can put major damage on foes with a build that takes advantage of what it has to offer. If you want to make big explosions a part of your kit, you’ll want to check this one out.The Most Sought After Elden Ring Sword Has A Storied HistoryHere’s what you need to know about Rabbath’s Cannon and where to find it.Rabbath’s Cannon stats and featuresRabbath’s Cannon has a weight of 15.0 and requires the following stats…
U.S. authorities continue searching for OneCoin’s elusive founder, Ruja Ignatova, also known as “Cryptoqueen,” over a $4 billion Ponzi scheme. The U.S. State Department has offered up to $5 million as a reward for information contributing to the apprehension or conviction of Ignatova, who disappeared in 2017. Ruja Ignatova, aka the Cryptoqueen, has been on the run since authorities discovered OneCoin was an international fraud operation. Shortly after the U.S. government disclosed her indictment in 2018, Ignatova disappeared and boarded a flight bound for Athens. The new reward is a massive increase from $250,000 previously offered by the Federal Bureau…
Screenshot: FromSoftware / KotakuThe Pelt of Ralva is a new helm only available in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Though it’s technically part of the Iron Rivet set, it is found in an entirely different location than the remainder of the armor. This sets itself apart from other helms in the game by being made of a bear pelt, giving your character a distinct, primal warrior look.The Most Sought After Elden Ring Sword Has A Storied HistoryHere’s what you need to know about the Pelt of Ralva and where to find it.Pelt of Ralva stats and featuresThe Pelt…
