This week: BNB Chain launches Hackvolution, Binance Labs commits $15 million into Xterio ecosystem, Binance Launchpad all set to host Arkham (ARKM) token sale, Gecko Terminal integrates with FlokiFi Locker, and more BNB Chain updates.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

  • BNB Chain Launches Hackvolution to Empower Next-Gen dApps with opBNB and BNB Greenfield
  • Binance Labs Commits $15 Million Into Xterio Ecosystem 
  • Binance Launchpad All Set to Host Arkham (ARKM) Token Sale
  • Gecko Terminal Integrates With FlokiFi Locker

ECOSYSTEM UPDATES

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BNB Chain Launches Hackvolution to Empower Next-Gen dApps with opBNB and BNB Greenfield

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The BNB Chain launches Hackvolution, an online event from July 13 to September 1, aimed at empowering the next-gen dApps using opBNB and BNB Greenfield technologies. 

Developers and researchers worldwide are invited to build innovative dApps, particularly focusing on infrastructure projects, interoperability, migration tooling, and the Blockchain of Things. 

Prizes from sponsors like COMBO and Alibaba Cloud await the top projects. Dorahacks is the event’s partner, offering cash prizes, marketing packages, and access to BNB Chain’s Gas Grant program. For more details, visit here.

Binance Labs Commits $15 Million Into Xterio Ecosystem

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Binance Labs invests $15 million in Xterio, a Web3 game platform merging free-to-play and on-chain gaming. 

The funding will support game and tech development, including AI integration and token launch. Xterio boasts an experienced team from major gaming and entertainment companies. The partnership with Binance Labs will drive Xterio’s growth, with its token becoming part of the BNB Chain ecosystem. Xterio focuses on creating high-quality games and intellectual properties for its Web3 distribution platform. They plan to enhance gameplay development through innovative AI toolkits and resolve AI provenance issues in Web3. 

Binance Launchpad All Set to Host Arkham (ARKM) Token Sale

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Binance’s 32nd project, Arkham (ARKM), is set to revolutionize the crypto industry. It joins Binance Launchpad alongside other projects like MATIC, Axie Infinity, and Sandbox. 

The ARKM token sale will follow a subscription model with a $2.5M hard cap and a $15K user hard limit. Binance Launchpad reserves 5% of the total token supply (50M ARKM). Tokens will be priced at $0.05 each. Token allotments will be determined on July 18th, 2023, and locked BNB will be subtracted. ARKM tokens and any remaining BNB will be sent to users’ spot wallets.

Gecko Terminal Integrates With FlokiFi Locker, Signifying Increasing Adoption for Floki

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GeckoTerminal, the top DEX tracker by Coingecko, integrates with FlokiFi Locker. With 50 million annual visitors, GeckoTerminal is the leading crypto data aggregator, tracking 1.5M+ tokens across 100 networks. 

The integration grants GeckoTerminal users seamless access to FlokiFi Locker’s lock details, enhancing convenience. This collaboration is a triumph for Floki, broadening their user base through respected partnerships. GeckoTerminal and Floki’s alliance enhances accessibility and visibility for FlokiFi Locker, solidifying Floki’s position in the crypto landscape.

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