Pixelverse Turns Social Stories into NFTs, Pioneering Web3's Collaborative Gaming

Pixelverse, the Web3 gaming platform that achieved 27 million monthly active users through its Telegram tap-to-earn model, has launched Pixelverse Arcade on the Ethereum Layer-2 network Base and the decentralized social platform Farcaster. The initiative marks a strategic shift from the Telegram-based audience to a broader Web3-native community, introducing on-chain features, digital collectibles, and integrations with meme-centric projects. The platform now enables a unified player profile across all titles, with in-game actions contributing to a seasonal Battle Pass and on-chain recording of rewards, items, and achievements.

The first release on Pixelverse Arcade is Storychain, a collaborative storytelling game on Farcaster. The game leverages an AI agent to set rules, with user replies adding fragments to a narrative. Upon completion, each story chain is minted as an NFT on Base, crediting contributors and linking to meme-based communities such as Toshi, Ski Mask Dog, and Brett. Stories are grouped into themed collections, with leaderboards and PIXFI token rewards incentivizing participation. The platform emphasizes that each chain transforms a Farcaster thread into both a social game and a permanent on-chain asset.

Pixelverse’s decision to expand to Base and Farcaster reflects its evolving community, which has transitioned from casual Telegram users to Web3-native players. The firm has integrated with leading meme communities on Base, enabling direct engagement through collectibles and seasonal rewards. Farcaster serves as the social layer for distribution, while the $PIXFI token will be deployed on Base, linking gameplay, rewards, and trading activity. Co-founder Kori Leon stated that Storychain represents a "first step toward a category of games only possible on open networks like Base and Farcaster," emphasizing the platform’s commitment to blockchain-driven innovation.

The expansion underscores Pixelverse’s growth trajectory, backed by investors including Delphi Ventures, Mechanism Capital, and the Gate.io Meme Fund. The platform’s shift to Base and Farcaster is driven by the need to scale Web3 mechanics beyond Telegram’s Web2-style audience, leveraging the networks’ interoperability and social infrastructure. By 2024, Pixelverse had reached 50 million players on Telegram, but its new focus on on-chain collectibles and decentralized social interactions signals a pivot toward deeper blockchain integration.

The launch of Pixelverse Arcade aligns with broader trends in Web3 gaming, where ownership and interoperability are prioritized. The platform’s emphasis on community-driven storytelling and NFT-based rewards positions it to attract users seeking both social engagement and digital asset value. With partnerships solidified and technical infrastructure in place, Pixelverse aims to redefine interactive gaming by leveraging decentralized networks for persistent, player-owned experiences.

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