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Bitcoin ETFs bounced back with six days of inflow, pushing BTC to $87,343. Ethereum is still in the red, slipping under $2k before clawing back to $2,090 as ETF outflows dragged on for the fourth straight week. The market mood is looking better with Fear and Greed in the 40s, but April 2nd Tariffs could lead to more volatility. 

With all that’s going on, let’s take a look at Web3 Gaming from last week ⬇️

🔥 Here are our hot topics this week at PlayToEarn for web3 and blockchain gaming. 🔥

💰 SKALE Announces $2 Million Grant for Indie Game Developers

SKALE Network has launched a $2 million SKL token grant program to support indie game developers, gaming studios, and Web2 creators transitioning into Web3. The initiative aims to remove barriers for developers by providing zero gas fees, full technical support, and strategic marketing assistance to help build the next generation of blockchain-powered games.

🔹 Key Highlights:

📌 Apply Now: skale.space/skale-indie-games-accelerator

🔥 BOSS FIGHTERS Unveils $BFT Tokenomics – 100% Player-Driven Economy

Alright, BOSS FIGHTERS just rolled out its $BFT tokenomics, and here’s why it stands out—no private sales, no team allocations, just pure player-driven economy. Every $BFT token is earned through playing, trading in-game assets, and equipping BADGES. Before the Token Generation Event (TGE), there’s no buying in—just skill and effort. After launch, $BFT will be tradable on CEXs & DEXs.

💰 Tokenomics Breakdown
Total supply: 1 billion

A gradual unlock system keeps inflation in check while maintaining a sustainable in-game economy.

⚔️ How $BFT Powers the Game
Use $BFT to craft & upgrade NFTs, boosting in-match earnings. BADGES and other assets need $BFT recharges to keep generating rewards. High-stakes Arena events offer competitive play, while $BFT can also be traded for Fame Points in the Stadium Shop, unlocking rare items.

🔒 Long-Term Stability & Expansion
No early dumps—Token Vouchers hold $BFT and unlock through gameplay. 🏅 Players can also trade or rent them on OpenLoot, ensuring active participation. $BFT launches on Ethereum, with Base & Solana integration next. Expect new modes, leaderboard events, and BFT-backed tournaments to keep things fresh.

🚀 How to Start Playing
Sign up at economy.bossfighters.game and link your OpenLoot account. Play on Steam, Meta Quest, GGEM Launcher, or OpenLoot Launcher.

⚔️ YGG GAP Season 9 Is Live – New Games, New Rewards, and More Quests

Guild Advancement Program (GAP) Season 9 is now running until April 12, 1:59 AM CET. Players can complete quests across 12 web3 games, earning YGG points to redeem for in-game NFTs and tokens like $YGG, $PIXEL, and $RON.

🎮 What’s New in Season 9?
Four new games join the lineup: Vibes (Pudgy Penguins TCG), Ember Sword (fantasy MMORPG on Mantle), MetaCene (sci-fi MMORPG in Unreal Engine 5), and Party Icons (battle royale social game). These additions come via HyperPlay, a web3 game store.

Returning favorites from Immutable include RavenQuest, Immortal Rising 2, and The Mystery Society. Other featured games include DeFi Kingdoms, Anichess, Nifty Island, Aurory: Seekers of Tokane, and Fishing Frenzy.

The new Rewards Map offers bonus token rewards for players who completed Season 8. GAP S9 also expands Onchain Guilds, allowing more guilds to join and complete specialized quests.

🏆 How to Participate?
Sign up via the official season page with email or a crypto wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase Wallet, Ronin Wallet). Complete quests, earn YGG points, and redeem rewards.

This season features 50 Game Quests, including 10 Guild Quests and 9 Premium Quests. Premium Quests require a Season Pass, claimable by burning 25 $YGG.

🗓️ Season Timeline

Latest Play to Earn and Play to Airdrop News🪂

Play to earn, play and earn, play to airdrop, we have it all! Keep an eye on our website and social channels for all of the announcements, but here are a few of the latest opportunities available to you now.

🔹 77-Bit Opens Beta with Play-and-Earn Features – Join the beta and start earning now
🔹 Wildcard Airdrops WC Token & Launches Wildpaper 2.0 – Major updates in the ecosystem with new tokenomics
🔹 Tenamint’s $1,000 Bracket Challenge Goes Live – Compete for guaranteed prizes in this unique Web3 sports event
🔹 Pre-Register for Tokyo Beast’s $20K CBT Tournament – Compete in the Closed Beta Tournament for a chance to win big

Moving Money: Funding, Tokenomics, and other related stories from web3 gaming 💰

🔸 Lucky Kat Introduces Koban Token for Interconnected Web3 Gaming – Powering a new multi-game ecosystem

Other News Stories in Web3 Gaming from Last Week ⬆️

And finally, here are a few of the other top web3 gaming stories from last week.

🕹️ Trala Brings Legendary Basketball Franchise Freestyle to Web3 – A new era for arcade basketball gaming
🕹️ Atari Partners with B3 to Bring Classic Games to Blockchain – Pong and other classics get the Web3 treatment
🕹️ Jurassic World Enters The Sandbox Metaverse – New games and immersive experiences featuring the iconic franchise
🕹️ Moku Drops Super Battle Moki Trailer Ahead of Beta – Get a first look before the Closed Beta Test
🕹️ Battlebound Pauses Development of Anterris – The project shuts down, citing strategic shifts
🕹️ Kuroro Wilds Alpha 2.0 Launch Suspended – Development faces unexpected hurdles

Of course that’s not all!

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