So BPMG, a South Korean B2B tech company that most of us have probably never heard of (until now), just decided it’s time to degen up and join the global Web3 gaming party. They’re not just tiptoeing in either—nah, they’re going full send: 🕹️ Launching Web3 versions of IPs like Fortress, Dragon Flight, and Rappelz M🌍 Expanding to Japan via a partnership with Gala Lab🎮 Dropping games on CROX, a blockchain platform where players can earn GemHubX (which yes, turns into CROX Coin, because we need more tokens, obviously)📱 Creating a social platform called Poplus, launching May 2025, where users earn points → GHUB tokens → maybe something valuable? But wait, there’s more—Poplus isn’t just for games. It’s being pitched as a blockchain-powered social network where you’ll probably get XP just for liking someone’s pet NFT. And in true Web3 fashion, they’re teaming up with hotel chains (??) and short-form video platforms to push out membership NFTs. Because who doesn’t want token-gated access to both anime meme clips and discounted business class stays? CEO Ji-Hoon Cha is calling it their “pivotal moment” as they shift from boring B2B to full-blown community-driven, token-fueled, NFT-infused metaverse vibes™. Real talk: bullish or just another corporate Web2 pivot wrapped in a GHUB token whitepaper? Feels like every traditional company suddenly wants to build “vibrant communities” and “immersive gaming experiences” with 5 different coins and a loyalty NFT. Either way, eyes on Poplus. If nothing else, it’ll make a good chart to short.

CryptoPunk #3100, a popular NFT once purchased for over $16 million in March 2024, was sold this week for just $6 million (4,000 ETH), marking a loss of around $10 million. Although the ETH amount dropped only slightly, the significant fall in Ethereum’s price deepened the dollar loss. This sale highlights the broader downturn in the NFT market, with decreasing interest, falling prices, and reduced liquidity. Once icons of digital art, collections like CryptoPunks are now struggling to maintain their value, especially as the crypto space shifts focus to other sectors like real-world assets and AI.

So Aavegotchi DAO just wrapped up its big "Should we abandon ship?" vote and surprise surprise—93% said yeet us to Base. After 14 days of DAO politicking and 360 votes, the devs at Pixelcraft got the green light to pack their pixel bags and move the whole ecosystem from Polygon to Base. Why? Burn rate too spicy, onboarding too slow, vibes mid. Classic. In case you missed it, they also downsized the team recently, because bear market = lean startup mode. And now, the cherry on top: they’re putting Geist, their Layer 3 that launched just a few months ago (RIP Nov 2024–Aug 2025), straight into the grave. Sunset schedule is set for mid-August. Pour one out. Pixelcraft's Coder Dan says what we’re all thinking: “Mindshare for L3s is consistently down.”Translation: no one cares about L3s right now unless you’re a giga-brain DeFi nerd or ZK rollup enjoyooor. So it came down to Arbitrum vs Base. Ronin didn’t even make the cut because of slow block times (Axie still catching strays). Arbitrum was too DeFi-pilled, so they picked Base for the smoother UX and better onboarding, aka "coin go up potential for normies." And in true Web3 fashion, this is a full, irreversible migration. Old assets on Polygon? Frozen. Locked. Done. You’ll still own them (in the metaphysical sense), but you won’t do anything with them. Devs will clone everything 1:1 and re-mint it on Base. Estimated 6-week job—but Coder Dan says they’ve already knocked most of it out. Also, say goodbye to burning Alchemica for rewards. GOTCHI points and tokens are being merged into good ol’ GHST. One token to rule them all, one chain to bind them. TL;DR:🔹 Polygon is old news, Base is the new haunt🔹 Geist L3 lived fast, died young🔹 If you’re holding assets—migrate before mid-August or enjoy your Polygon museum pieces🔹 Devs still shipping, just more... cost-effectively Is this the glow-up Aavegotchi needed, or just another "let’s try something else" in the Web3 pivot parade?Let’s hear it—bullish Base Gotchis or fading into the ghost chain? 👻

So Horizon Blockchain Games—you know, the Canadian web3 devs you probably only know because of Sequence—have officially rebranded... to Sequence. Bold move, considering that’s what everyone’s already been calling them for years. According to CEO Peter Kieltyka, the rename is a “commitment to clarity,” which in Web3 usually translates to we pivoted so many times we forgot what we originally built. But in this case, it kinda makes sense—Sequence is their tech suite, and now it’s the company too. Lean branding. Very sleek. But it’s not just a name swap. They also announced they’ve acquired Light, a Web3 infra builder that does blockchain abstraction (aka, helps make all this fragmented multi-chain madness suck less). Apparently, the endgame is making it possible for users to click once and somehow send, receive, and summon liquidity across chains like it’s a basic web2 app. Kieltyka says they want users to “transact on any chain, from any wallet, using any liquid asset – with just one click.”So… basically the holy grail of Web3 UX. No big deal. Shun Kakinoki, founder of Light and now Sequence’s Head of Cross-Chain Things™️, doubled down: devs want full access to Ethereum’s buying power, users want seamlessness, and Sequence is promising to make it all fast and “intuitive.” We’ve heard that tune before, but hey, maybe this time someone actually delivers it with a working product. In the meantime, bullish on rebrands, abstraction layers, and companies realizing nobody can pronounce “Horizon Blockchain Games” without checking their notes. What do you think—legit evolution or just another shiny wrapper on the same spaghetti?

A rare Alien CryptoPunk (#3100) NFT was sold for 4,000 ETH (about $6 million) in a private transaction, marking a significant loss of $10 million for the anonymous seller. Originally bought in March 2024 for 4,500 ETH (~$16 million), the value of Ethereum has dropped 57% over the past year, heavily impacting the resale. Despite being one of the most iconic pieces in the 10,000-item CryptoPunks collection, the sale reflects the broader downturn in NFT and crypto markets. CryptoPunks' floor price has also fallen 44% in the last 90 days. 

Just when you thought Web3 had invaded every genre… now it's coming for mobile pool games. Eyeball Pool (yes, that’s really the name) just opened pre-registration for Pool Masters, a new mobile game made by some of the OG devs behind Miniclip’s 8 Ball Pool. Except this time, it’s Web3-fied. That means limited-edition cues you can trade as NFTs, seasonal promos, and—because nothing screams “serious competitive billiards” like this—a collab with How to Train Your Dragon. Yep. You can flex with your Toothless cue while hustling on the blockchain. Each dragon cue (Toothless, Stormfly, Hookfang, Meatlug, and Terrible Terror) comes with its own in-game perks and NFT status on Immutable. You can even trade them like any good degenerate digital asset. Quote from the devs: “The world of online pool playing is desperately in need of new energy.” Translation: We’re bringing dragon-backed NFT cues to your phone. Please pre-register. If you want to start grinding the league ladder with your fire-breathing cue stick, you can pre-register and get a free Black Widow Cue (spider-themed because why not). Not gonna lie, it’s kind of hilarious—and kind of brilliant. Web3 pool with DreamWorks IP? This space is wild. So... are you breaking the rack with Toothless, or is this another bear-market cash grab with fancy marketing? 👀

Alright, so South Korean tech firm BPMG—previously just minding its own B2B business—has decided it’s time to put on some gamer goggles and go full degen. They’re officially pivoting into the web3 gaming world, targeting not just global markets, but also Japan specifically. The plan? Launch web3 versions of games like Fortress, Dragon Flight, and Rappelz M Drop them on the CROX blockchain (because why have one token when you can have three?) Let players farm GemHubX, which can be swapped for CROX Coin, which can probably be swapped for a snack if you find the right DEX And that’s not all. They’re launching Poplus in May 2025—a blockchain-based social platform where you can earn GHUB tokens just for vibing and posting. Imagine Facebook but your likes pay rent (ok not quite, but a man can dream). Also entering the chat: BPMG’s subsidiary Blomix, known for Tales Runner, is helping them gamify this whole operation. Casual games, mobile games, web games—you name it, they’re tokenizing it. Plus, there’s a Japan expansion happening in H2 2025. They’ve teamed up with Gala Lab to roll out NFT memberships with hotel chains and streaming platforms. That’s right, book a room, mint a jpeg. CEO Ji-Hoon Cha calls 2025 a “pivotal moment,” which is corporate-speak for “we’re betting it all on this, please go well.” Look, between CROX Coin, GemHubX, GHUB tokens, NFT hotel passes, and social-to-earn mechanics, BPMG is throwing the whole crypto playbook at the wall. Bullish? Bearish? Or just mildly entertained like the rest of us?

OpenSea has formally requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) not to classify NFT marketplaces as securities exchanges or brokers under federal law. In a letter to Commissioner Hester Peirce, OpenSea’s legal team argued that NFT platforms operate differently from traditional exchanges, lacking peer-to-peer trading of identical assets. They also emphasized the need for regulatory clarity to support U.S. tech innovation. The move follows the SEC’s recent closure of an investigation into OpenSea without legal action. CEO Devin Finzer welcomed the decision, stating that labeling NFTs as securities would have hindered the industry's growth. 

Ahoy, degens. Just when you thought you were about to dump your Season 3 $PIRATE bags and move on to the next shiny thing, Proof of Play dropped anchor with a 180-day vesting schedule. Yep. You’re now locked in, sailor. Here’s the TL;DR:🪙 Only 10% of your tokens unlock up front📅 The rest drip out slowly over 180 days🎁 Hold the whole bag till the end? You get bonus PoP Points🔥 Don’t claim in time? Your tokens get burned🧹 Ineligible rewards (non-VIPs/founders) = also burned (10M $PIRATE or 1% of supply) According to the team, it’s all about “maximizing long-term alignment,” which is Web3-speak for: we don’t want a post-airdrop dumpathon. But here’s the kicker—they kinda forgot to mention any of this before launching it. Transparency? Yeah, must’ve been lost at sea. Now the community’s split:⚓ Some are praising the long-term vision💀 Others are calling it the first rug of many🤡 And Steve Kaczynski called it Proof of Play’s “first major misstep,” saying it feels like a shift from “build a good game” to “protect the token chart” Meanwhile, PoP also announced they’re ditching seasonal structures for smaller PvP tourneys and diversifying rewards beyond $PIRATE. So at least we’re getting more than just locked tokens to stare at. So… are we coping or compounding? You riding this vesting wave or jumping ship?

So Gamee (yeah, that Gamee—owned by Animoca) just started rolling out Moon Cards, a Telegram-based Web3 TCG where you can finally get rugged emotionally instead of financially. It's early access for now, so you can build decks and earn rewards, but they’re planning to drop new features like: Card merging (coming April 21st) AI PvE battles (because fighting bots is less stressful than real degen PvP) High-stakes PvP tournaments for those who want to flex their memecoin faith under pressure And of course, an NFT marketplace, because no Web3 game is complete without trading JPEGs of meme-powered cards Here’s the twist:Moon Cards ties card power to actual memecoin price performance and social media clout. Yep, that means your Dogwifhat card might moon—or become completely useless—based on how many Twitter posts its community can vomit out in a day. You don’t even need to own the tokens. It’s like paper trading, but with memes and vibes. Gamee’s CEO called it “the most dynamic web3 trading card game to date.” I mean, sure. It’s definitely the first one I’ve seen where engagement farming on Twitter could literally buff your deck. 🔮 At full launch, 150 cards across TON, Solana, and Ethereum.📈 Prices tied to real market data.📱 Only on Telegram. Because apparently we’re just doing everything in group chats now. Invite-only for now—230K pre-sale degen OGs got codes, and you can maybe beg for one in their official TG group. So… dynamic card meta driven by memecoin pumpamentals and CT shenanigans.Bullish? Confused? Already trying to flip a Bonk card for profit? Let the simulation begin.