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Wemade Leverages Blockchain to Host Professional Women’s Golf Tournament in BusanWemade, a blockchain game company headquartered in South Korea, is gearing up to host a professional women’s golf tournament at the Haeundae Beach Golf and Resort in Busan, the nation’s southern port city. The tournament is scheduled to take place from November 18 to 19.Photo by mk. s on Unsplash1 million WEMIX prize poolThe event, titled the WEMIX Championship 2023, will showcase the top 20 KLPGA Tour golfers in the WEMIX point ranking, along with four invited players. They will vie for a prize pool of 1 million WEMIX, which, as per CoinMarketCap, is trading at $0.5585 at the time of publication. The tournament will be live-streamed through the SBS Golf television channel.The WEMIX point ranking, established in collaboration with SBS Golf, is determined by assessing the performance and results achieved by members of the regular Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour.NFT tickets and souvenirsDuring this event, Wemade’s DAO and NFT platform, NILE, will showcase non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that represent admission tickets and official souvenirs. These NFTs will be available for purchase on the NILE marketplace starting in October, giving golf enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire them.By integrating blockchain technology into the golf tournament, Wemade is expected to deliver a fresh and innovative experience for both organizers and spectators alike.Furthermore, Wemade aims to increase its investment in the WEMIX Championship, with the goal of enhancing the tournament’s reputation as a prestigious season-ending event.

Zep joins hands with NEAR Protocol to elevate Web3 experience for usersSouth Korean metaverse platform Zep announced on Monday (local time) that it has partnered with the Layer 1 blockchain network NEAR Protocol. The two companies aim to jointly pursue a business model catered to developers and Web3 users, accelerating the widespread adoption of Web3.Zep plans to leverage the collaboration to enable its partners to issue and distribute various Web3-based digital assets while enhancing the user experience on its metaverse platform.Photo by GuerrillaBuzz on Unsplash“Working with NEAR Protocol will be an opportunity to provide a new experience for both Web2 and Web3 users. The collaboration will allow us to provide Zep users with more diverse and rich content and establish ourselves as a leader in the metaverse industry by providing a seamless user experience in the Web3 space,” said Kim Sang-yeop, Co-CEO of Zep.Bringing the metaverse to diverse audiencesZep is a joint venture between game developer SUPERCAT and Naver Z, the operator of the 3D avatar social platform Zepeto. Following its beta launch two years ago, the platform has since accumulated 8.3 million users and recently surpassed 1.3 million monthly active users.Zep has been consecutively launching special features for enterprises, such as single sign-on (SSO) authentication and data dashboards, prompting businesses and public organizations to recognize its versatility. Based on its success in the Korean market, the platform is on the verge of entering the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets.Dominating the dApp sphereMeanwhile, NEAR Protocol has experienced rapid growth as an operating network for decentralized apps (dApps), making it one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks this year. According to data from major dApp store DappRadar, NEAR Protocol-based dApps have secured the top two rankings among all blockchain applications, proving that it is the preferred choice for companies considering mass adoption.

Com2uS Integrates Summoners War: Chronicles into Blockchain Mainnet XPLASouth Korean game developer Com2uS announced today the onboarding of its massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) called Summoners War: Chronicles on Com2uS’ blockchain mainnet XPLA.Photo by Muha Ajjan on UnsplashOwnership and rewardsWhat sets Chronicles apart is its play-to-own (P2O) service, allowing players to own in-game assets and be rewarded for their time and efforts. This is made possible through a system of tokenomics, enhancing the overall gaming experience.Since its global launch in March of this year, Chronicles has garnered significant recognition and popularity due to its sophisticated strategy gameplay and abundant content. Now, with its integration into the XPLA blockchain, the game aims to establish itself as an AAA title within the blockchain gaming market.Three in-game currenciesThe game’s P2O system is pillared by three in-game currencies: Rahild, Mileage, and Xlium. Players can earn Rahild by trading items, participating in events, and accomplishing challenging tasks. Rahild can then be exchanged for Mileage and other valuable items. Mileage, on the other hand, can be traded for Xlium, which can be further converted to XPLA, the native token of the blockchain, through XPLA GAMES Wallet.A Com2uS official said that the introduction of Chronicles on the XPLA mainnet opens up a world of exciting gaming experiences for both existing players and newcomers exploring the Web3 gaming realm. Players will not only be able to explore multiple ways to grow their characters but also have the chance to earn rewards for their gameplay. The game’s improved economic system will ensure that all users can make progress. Com2uS looks forward to taking this opportunity to help its flagship game succeed in the global blockchain game market.