Sappy Seals Host Open World Tech Demo

Sappy Seals, the PFP project launched in 2021, debuted its innovative Open World infrastructure on March 12. Sappy Seals describes themselves as "a decentralized movement that welcomes digital natives to be part of our community, creating a safe haven for leaders to grow, creators to find opportunities, and for all to be part of a growing positive force in the world."

According to a tweet from the project, holders of these shown NFT communities now have access to Open World:

Open World’s live demo, or “playtest,” is accessible through the URL “sappy.lol/world." Anybody with a supported NFT can join and play without the need for pre-registration or an allowlist mint. 

Be sure to keep an eye on the Sappy Seal X feed and check back in to participate once it reopens. 

Sappy Seals is known for its participation in the Pixelverse, a 2D metaverse where different NFT communities unite, including holders of BearX, Winter Bears, Axolittles, Chubbicorns, WeAre24Px, and Caked Apes, among others.

Sappy Seals founder gave further insight into Open World in the following post on X:

Ready Player One’s Web3 Metaverse Game Is Coming

It’s about time the novel largely responsible for popularizing the metaverse got its own video game! This week, Readyverse Studios — an immersive gaming platform cofounded by web3 metaverse company Futureverse and science fiction author Ernest Cline — announced Open, the company’s first game. 

Players can expect Open to be an interactive battle royale-style game that promises a blend of nostalgia and competition. According to sources, the game will feature favorite characters and recognizable items from collaborating brands and intellectual property (IP) franchises like Cool Cats and Reebok.

Also, keep an eye out for a cameo from the DeLorean car featured in the cult classic “Back to the Future” films.

Developed by game studio Walker Labs, the game’s 3D animation is powered by Unreal Engine 5. Readyverse hinted at the game being fully interoperable across multiple blockchain ecosystems, thereby hopefully enabling digital ownership of in-game items.

First Solo Exhibition for Sam Spratt's 'The Monument Game' in Venice, Italy

Artist Sam Spratt’s debut solo exhibition is landing in Venice. Spanning from April 17 to June 23rd, “The Monument Game” promises an immersive digital experience inviting participants to dive into the narrative of Luci, an episodic digital odyssey of artwork and accompanying psalms written by the artist in an attempt to rediscover ancient human values. 

The interactive show will take place in Venice, Italy, a city rich with history and cultural preservation. The location sets the stage for an unforgettable exploration of ancient wisdom, evolved and reimagined for our digital era. Spratt is collaborating with digital art platform Nifty Gateway to host the event.

Maison Margiela’s Tabi Boot Enters the Metaverse With The Fabricant

Just in case you’ve never glimpsed the unmistakable split-toe Tabi boots by Parisian luxury fashion house Maison Margiela in real life, you can now see them in the metaverse. The innovative haute couture designer announced last week it will be releasing two styles of “MetaTABI” boots to be sold as both a physical and digital product. The MetaTABI design and drop is happening in partnership with The Fabricant, a pioneering digital fashion platform known for auctioning one of the first NFT dresses. 

The ultra-exclusive white MetaTABI boot only has 15 editions available, each paired with a physical replica. A limited-edition run of 1,500 MetaTABI units will also be available in black and come with a custom leather wallet. 

Staying true to the brand’s essence, digital MetaTABIs will mirror the physical boot’s iconic toe design. Collectors will receive access to perks, like exclusive augmented reality (AR) experiences and games. 

Ethereum’s ‘Dencun’ Update and EIP-4844, ‘Proto-Danksharding’

The Ethereum network just got an upgrade! On March 13, developers and users waited with bated breath for the blockchain to undergo its latest upgrade, the “Dencun” Leap, a mashup of  “Deneb” and “Cancun,” which refer to two simultaneous updates to Ethereum's execution and consensus layers.

As the most significant update since “Shapella” in April 2023, the Dencun update is expected to usher in a seismic shift towards better scalability, including reduced data fees (gas fees) and faster speeds. The Ethereum community is already predicting considerable savings and lower-cost usage of the blockchain, with developers of the Optimism chain even making a savings estimator tool for common transactions.

Specifically, Dencun introduces a new data storage method known as “proto-danksharding,” or “blobbing,” which bundles data into more manageable chunks that can be temporarily stored on the blockchain and processed in parallel to optimize speeds. 

Learn more about danksharding and proto-danksharding on OpenSea’s Learn Center. 

Portal DOTA 2 World Invitational Announced

Web3 gaming company Portal just announced the upcoming DOTA2 World Invitational, set to stream live to millions around the world this month. World-class teams will bring their strategic know-how to engage in intense battles and showcase their real-time strategy (RTS) game mastery. 

Portal also hinted at a corresponding NFT drop with exclusive DOTA2 collectibles, in-game items and skins. According to sources, these collectibles will be exclusive to event attendees, making them memorable commemorative items for fans.

Sony Signs New Patent for ‘Super-Fungible Tokens’ to Power Gaming

Sony, the tech giant behind PlayStation, has published a patent for the concept of “Super-Fungible Tokens.” Originally filed in 2022, the patent describes a play-to-earn token that enables gamers to own and transfer in-game digital items between users. 

Reportedly, Sony has not yet revealed whether its blockchain ecosystem will be private or public and interoperable, but the patent does suggest the global technology brand is serious about incorporating NFTs into its games. 

As currently outlined, the super-fungible token will utilize metadata to identify and manage in-game assets like skins, items and abilities, potentially allowing players to exchange these assets or use them across different games.