TL;DR
- B3.fun Launches on Base Mainnet: B3.fun, a gaming platform built on Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, Base, has launched its game discovery platform, BSMNT.fun, after a record-breaking testnet phase with 367,000 wallets and 47 million transactions.
- NPC Labs’ Contribution and Funding: NPC Labs, an on-chain product distribution platform, played a key role in B3.fun’s development and secured $18 million in funding from Pantera Capital to accelerate gaming projects.
- Developer Commitments and Future Plans: Over 20 gaming studios, including Mighty Bear Games and Parallel, are committed to building games on B3.fun, with a focus on growth in Asia. The platform supports games on Ethereum, Base, and other EVM chains, with plans to include Solana.
B3.fun, a gaming platform founded by former Coinbase alumni and built on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, has officially launched its game discovery platform, BSMNT.fun. The platform’s debut on the mainnet follows a record-breaking testnet phase, which saw over 367,000 wallets created and 47 million transactions.
NPC Labs’ Key Role and Funding Success
NPC Labs, an on-chain product distribution platform founded by former members of Base, has been instrumental in the development and onboarding of B3.fun. Last month, NPC Labs secured an $18 million Seed Round led by Pantera Capital, aimed at accelerating gaming projects on the platform.
Mainnet Launch and Developer Commitments
The mainnet launch of B3.fun will feature over 20 gaming studios committed to building casual or hyper-casual games on the platform. B3 has announced that it will focus its business development and growth efforts primarily in Asia, particularly in South Korea and Japan.
Prominent developers in the on-chain gaming space include Mighty Bear Games, Parallel, the Echelon Prime Ecosystem, Nifty Island, Infinigods, GameCoin, Anomaly, Wanderers, MetaStreet, DEAR by ARPA, Iskra, and several others.
BSMNT.fun Bridges Gap Between Web2 and Web3 Gaming
Saemi Kim, Director of Player1 Foundation, which oversees governance and operations of B3, highlighted the growing convergence of Web2 and Web3 gaming. With major companies like Ubisoft, Zynga, and Nexon incorporating on-chain elements into their games, the momentum is building.
“Our discovery platform, BSMNT.fun, bridges the gap between traditional Web2 and Web3 gaming, transforming how players will find and experience onchain games in a way that appeals to both traditional gamers and blockchain enthusiasts,” said Kim.
Future Plans and Collaborations
B3 initially supports games built on Ethereum, Base, and other Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains, with plans to onboard games from other chains like Solana. The collaboration with major developers promises exciting launch titles from Mighty Bear, Parallel, Infinigods, and more.
B3.fun’s launch on the Base mainnet marks a significant milestone in the gaming industry, showcasing the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize gaming experiences. With strong support from NPC Labs and a focus on user experience, B3.fun is poised to make a substantial impact in the Web3 gaming space.
