By moving to open-source more of the CryptoKitties codebase, the ethereum-based startup is making its project more of a true decentralized app.
Decentralizing Popular Dapps Isn’t Just a Scaling Problem
The most popular dapps face unique barriers to full decentralization that don’t have much to do with the normal scaling complaints about ethereum.
Fur Real? Businesses Test CryptoKitties-Inspired Ethereum Tech
Startup Arianee believes the token technology can be used to help luxury brands create unique identities for bespoke handbags and expensive watches.
How to Explain Crypto Collectibles to Your Banker
When Wells Fargo thinks your video game company is a money services business, it’s time to start educating people in other fields about blockchain.
Felines to Futbol: NFTs Are Crypto’s Hottest New Buzzword
The crypto industry is buzzing about NFTs, non-fungible tokens, because it’s clear CryptoKitties and its clones just might make the tech mainstream.
CryptoKitties Charity Auction Raises $15K for Children’s Hospital
Bella’s Kitty Den, a CryptoKitties marketplace, raised over $15,000 by auctioning donated collectible kitties for the Seattle Children’s Hospital.
‘Ebay for CryptoKitties’ Raises $2 Million from All-Star VCs
The number of crypto collectables, like CryptoKitties, is growing and investors think a marketplace for their trade is a good bet.
NBA Superstar Steph Curry Is Now the First Celebrity CryptoKitty
NBA star Stephen Curry is launching the first celebrity-branded CryptoKitty, with two more on the way.
A16z, USV Lead $12 Million Funding for Ethereum App CryptoKitties
CryptoKitties will break away from its developer, Axiom Zen, after raising $12 million of venture capital.
CryptoBunnies: China’s Xiaomi Launches CryptoKitties Knock-Off
Xiaomi, one of China’s biggest smartphone makers, quietly launched its own CryptoKitties knock-off this morning.
Video Game Giant Ubisoft Is Exploring Blockchain Use Cases
Ubisoft, the company behind Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, is exploring applications of blockchain for video games.
Game Over: Anonymous Vigilante Shuts Down Crypto All Stars
Only a week. That’s how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started.
The CryptoKitties Competitors: 4 Ethereum Games That Are Catching Up
CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables.