With the Bitcoin halving on the horizon an estimated two weeks from now, pleasure for the once-in-four-years occasion is rising throughout the crypto business.
Earlier this week, crypto collectible card sport Splinterlands, which has been climbing up the ranks amongst most-popular blockchain gaming apps, introduced a brand new restricted version card in addition to in-game tournaments that may reward winners with Bitcoin and commemorate the halving.
Splinterlands is about to launch the “Halfling Alchemist,” a themed, playable card (non-fungible token) that may solely be produced in restricted portions. A complete of 12,000 “Halfling Alchemist” playing cards will likely be printed, with simply 240 of these launched as Gold Foil editions. The cardboard introduces a brand new “halving” mechanic to the sport that cuts the assault energy of an affected enemy in half.
“Everyone is worked up for the halving and we’re no exception. To have fun this occasion that solely occurs as soon as each 4 years, we thought we would do one thing enjoyable and provides some candy, candy loot to gamers,” Splinterlands CEO and co-founder Jesse “aggroed” Reich informed Decrypt.
“We work onerous constructing the sport, and so they play onerous. They’ve put in additional than 60 million video games, so we attempt to do issues to honor their achievements as we break them collectively,” he mentioned. “The halving is likely to be Bitcoin-centric, however it impacts all the crypto group, and we’re comfortable to cheer all of it on whereas giving thanks and prizes to our base!”
Splinterlands, which relies on the Steem blockchain, will maintain in-game tournaments that award a complete of $2,000 in Bitcoin, with gamers capable of hyperlink their wallets forward of the competitions. These tournaments are slated to happen on Might 9, 10, 16, and 17, and particulars on how one can receive the Halfling Alchemist card will likely be introduced on Might 3.
Reich, who’s creating the sport with CTO and co-founder Matt “yabapmatt” Rosen, mentioned that the sport has seen regular development since launching in Might 2018. Splinterlands is at the moment ranked #1 on State of the Dapps primarily based on components corresponding to lively customers, transaction quantity, and person suggestions, with greater than 4,000 day by day customers enjoying the sport.
“Most weeks we’re hitting new all-time highs for accounts enjoying and interacting with the sport,” added Reich.
