Welcome to the OpenSea digest. Let’s look back through the biggest NFT and web3 news of the week.

Yuga Labs sells Meebits IP to MeebCo

MeebCo, a newly launched company founded by NFT collector Sergito and backed by blockchain investment firm 1confirmation, has acquired the Meebits NFT collection and intellectual property from Yuga Labs. 

According to MeebCo’s statement, the team plans to honor the collection’s history and legacy as one of the most prominent 3D voxel characters while still evolving its place in the metaverse. 

Plans include expanding the project with more storytelling, new merchandise, art collaborations, and interactive experiences while keeping a presence in Yuga’s Otherside metaverse.

Originally created by Larva Labs in 2021 and later acquired by Yuga Labs in 2022, Meebits characters were designed for use in digital worlds and games. As part of this transition, Yuga Labs will now focus more on its other projects, Bored Ape Yacht Club and Otherside.

To kick off this new phase, MeebCo introduced Bits, a new rewards system that lets Meebits collectors earn points by buying and selling on OpenSea, the official third-party marketplace for Meebits.

Doodles launches $DOOD on Solana

Doodles, the NFT collection co-founded by digital artist Burnt Toast, introduced its new token $DOOD on the Solana blockchain. 

According to an X announcement from the Doodles team, the token will launch with a supply of 10 billion, with 68% allocated to community members. 

In the future, it will be able to bridge to Coinbase layer-two (L2) Base.

KAITO deploys $KAITO on Base

KAITO, an AI-powered blockchain search platform led by former hedge fund trader Yu Hu, launched its native token, $KAITO, on Base. According to the announcement, the token will serve as the network’s currency, help drive market forces, and enable community governance. 

The company describes the concept of “InfoFi” as a system for tokenizing attention. By using AI-driven algorithms and market dynamics, KAITO is designed to improve the distribution of information compared to normal search engines, where attention often falls off. 

Details on InfoFi and more about KAITO can be found in the full whitepaper.

Ronin goes permissionless

Ronin, the gaming-focused blockchain developed by Axie Infinity creator Sky Mavis, now allows any developer to build applications on the chain without prior approval.

To support this move, Sky Mavis introduced the Ronin Developer Console, a toolkit designed to support new projects with wallet integrations, NFT listings, and smart contract templates. 

In addition, Ronin reportedly integrated the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) created by the decentralized oracle network Chainlink. The protocol now connects Ronin to Ethereum and Base. 

Several games are also preparing to launch on the network, including 3v3 basketball challenge Rumble Kong League, free-to-play social world Nifty Island, virtual horse racer Photo Finish, and more.

Azuki announces trading card game coming 2025

Azuki, a PFP collection created by Chiru Labs and recognized for its anime-inspired art style, announced plans to launch a trading card game (TCG) in 2025.

The company has not provided specific details on game mechanics or how the Azuki NFTs will be integrated. However, the announcement has generated strong interest on X, with over 281,000 viewers at the time of writing and 500 comments speculating how the game will extend the brand’s lore. 

This announcement comes five months after Azuki surprised fans with the purchase of the anime.com domain name.

City of Montgomery launches metaverse honoring Selma to Montgomery March

The city of Montgomery, Alabama announced a virtual experience to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, a key moment in the 1965 American civil rights movement. 

According to Alabama Public Radio, the project allows users to witness key moments from the historic 54-mile march from Selma to the state capital to register Black voters and raise awareness about voter suppression. Inside the virtual setting, participants can explore locations recreated from historic records, photographs, and expert input, while interacting with AI-powered historical figures and viewing Montgomery as it appeared in 1965. 

The experience is accessible to anyone with internet access and a web browser. In a press release, Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed described the project as an educational tool that preserves the city’s history while embracing new technologies more apt for younger generations.

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