Latest Mocaverse News
Animoca Brands raised an additional $10 million to build out Mocaverse, its flagship NFT project and web3 adoption engine, as part of its vision for a more connected crypto ecosystem.
The Deets
- Mocaverse Growth: New funding supports scaling Mocaverse, Animoca’s interoperable identity system for Web3.
- Strategic Investors: OKX Ventures, CMCC Global, and Decima Fund are among the backers.
- Focus on Mass Adoption: Mocaverse enables large ecosystems to onboard millions of users through Web3-based identity and reputation features.
- Key Partnerships: Recent partnerships with Anime Foundation, MyAnimeList, and TON Foundation expand Mocaverse’s reach to 900 million users across Telegram, anime, and sports communities.
The Bulk
Animoca Brands, a major player in the blockchain space, continues its commitment to driving mass adoption of Web3 technology through Mocaverse. This interoperable infrastructure layer, which focuses on identity, account, and reputation systems, is designed to support consumer crypto adoption on a large scale. Mocaverse’s $10 million funding round, backed by heavyweights like OKX Ventures and CMCC Global, will accelerate the development of the Moca Network, a decentralized ecosystem aimed at connecting users across diverse digital communities.
The new funds will bolster Mocaverse's initiatives, such as the Realm SDK, a tool allowing Web3 developers to create reputation-based ecosystems compatible with Mocaverse. Additionally, Mocaverse has introduced Moca ID, an on-chain identity system that has gained significant traction, with over 1.79 million IDs registered and 160 Web3 activations involving prominent names like Pixels, BLOCKLORDS, and Trust Wallet.
Partnerships with the Anime Foundation, MyAnimeList, and One Football have positioned Mocaverse to tap into 218 million monthly users. These collaborations, alongside a strategic integration with the TON Foundation, bring the potential to engage up to 900 million Telegram users, capitalizing on shared interests across cultural and social verticals.
🎤 Founder Feedback
With Mocaverse and its Realm Network we are bringing the Web3 ethos of interoperability to life, driving decentralization and shared network effects across the broader Web3 ecosystem.Yat Siu, Executive Chairman Animoca Brands
🔜 What's Next?
As Mocaverse continues its expansion, future partnerships will focus on onboarding communities across gaming, sports, and social platforms. Animoca’s vision is to integrate Web3 into everyday digital interactions, aligning with its mission to advance digital property rights.
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nWay, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, launched the beta of its new multiplayer action game, Cosmic Bomber, exclusively for Moca ID holders.
The Deets
- Exclusive Access: Available only to 1.79 million Moca ID holders.
- Gameplay: Strategic action-maze with real-time PvP competitions.
- Digital Ownership: Unique characters and in-game asset economy.
- Dynamic Seasons: New IPs, characters, and maps introduced regularly.
The Bulk
nWay unveiled the beta of Cosmic Bomber, an action-maze game designed for strategic play. Players navigate through various blocks, strategically placing explosive magic balloons to outsmart and eliminate rival teams while avoiding splash damage and being tagged by opponents.
Cosmic Bomber leverages nWay’s experience in multiplayer games to deliver real-time PvP competitions. The game features digital ownership, allowing players to earn, spend, and sell in-game assets.
Cosmic Bomber is integrated with Mocaverse’s Cosmic Club, a social gaming hub designed to enhance user onboarding and growth. Moca ID holders can earn Realm Points (RP) by playing and competing in Cosmic Bomber. These points can be used to enroll in special tournaments and climb leaderboards, offering more RP rewards.
🎤 Founder Feedback
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🔜 What's Next?
While the beta is currently exclusive to Moca NFT and ID holders, the full game will be available for free to all players post-beta, opening up the experience to a broader audience.
🎬 Take Action
Interested in trying out Cosmic Bomber? Visit cosmicbomber.xyz to join the beta if you're a Moca ID holder.
Animoca Brands is partnering with LayerZero Labs, making LayerZero the default interoperability protocol for the Animoca Brands ecosystem and subsidiaries.
The Deets
- Strategic Partnership: LayerZero will be the default interoperability solution for Animoca Brands.
- Adoption: Mocaverse and Open Campus to use LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard.
- Community Engagement: Joint events, hackathons, and educational initiatives planned.
- Portfolio Integration: LayerZero recommended across Animoca Brands' 540+ investments.
The Bulk
Animoca Brands announced a multi-year strategic partnership with LayerZero Labs, the team behind the leading omnichain interoperability protocol, LayerZero. This partnership aims to broaden the reach of LayerZero’s solutions across various digital asset use cases, thereby enhancing user and developer experiences in gaming, entertainment, and other blockchain-based ecosystems.
Under this partnership, LayerZero will become the default interoperability choice for projects under Animoca Brands and its subsidiaries. Notably, Mocaverse, the interoperable infrastructure layer of Account, Identity, Reputation, and PointFi systems, and Open Campus, the decentralized education protocol, are already adopting LayerZero's Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard.
Furthermore, Animoca Brands and LayerZero will collaborate on community events such as hackathons and educational initiatives.
🎤 Founder Feedback
We are thrilled to partner with Animoca Brands as the preferred interoperability provider of their portfolio projects. This collaboration will create seamless omnichain interactions and enhance the digital experiences for our respective communities. Together, we are making it easier for developers and users to harness the full potential of blockchain technology in gaming, digital entertainment, and beyond.Bryan Pellegrino, LayerZero CEO
🔜 What's Next?
Stay tuned for upcoming community events, hackathons, and new projects leveraging LayerZero's interoperability solutions, enhancing the Web3 experience for gamers and developers alike.
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Futureverse and Animoca Brands signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on enhancing metaverse technology and token ecosystems.
The Deets
- Equity Swap: Futureverse and Animoca Brands will undertake an equity swap valued at US$5 million.
- Token Ecosystem: The partnership aims to boost the Futureverse token ecosystem, including the ROOT, ASTO, and SYLO tokens
- Metaverse Technology: Futureverse's metaverse tools will be integrated into Animoca Brands' portfolio of over 400 Web3 projects.
- Strategic Growth: Both companies will leverage their technologies and networks to accelerate metaverse and AI advancements.
The Bulk
Futureverse, known for its pioneering work in AI and metaverse technologies, announced a partnership with Animoca Brands. This partnership is set to enhance the capabilities and reach of Futureverse's advanced metaverse technology stack by utilizing Animoca Brands’ extensive ecosystem while boosting Futureverse's token ecosystems.
The Memorandum of Understanding includes an equity swap valued at $5 million, with both companies subscribing to each other's shares. This strategic move will support the growth of the Futureverse token ecosystem, encompassing The Root Network's ROOT token, the ASTO token powering Futureverse's AI protocol, and the SYLO token facilitating communication and social graph protocol.
By integrating Futureverse's metaverse tools and AI technologies into Animoca Brands' portfolio of over 400 Web3 projects, both companies aim to push the boundaries of digital and AI-driven experiences. Futureverse's suite of tools, including Pass, DOT, and the Swappables and Wearables Engine, will provide seamless interoperability across the open metaverse.
🎤 Founder Feedback
Animoca Brands is the clear market leader in Web3 game publishing, and its expertise and reach in growing this ecosystem are unparalleled.Aaron McDonald, co-founder of Futureverse
🔜 What's Next?
The equity swap is subject to board approval and is expected to be completed within the next two months, paving the way for integrated metaverse experiences.
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The MOCA Foundation's $MOCA token launch concluded with $29.3 million in pre-deposited funds, more than 12 times the subscription rate.
The Deets
- Funds Raised: $29.3 million, far exceeding the $5 million goal
- Oversubscription: 12 times the initial available lots
- Rapid Success: Target surpassed in under 6 hours
- Global Participation: Nearly 17,000 participants from 123 countries
The Bulk
MOCA Foundation recently completed a successful token launch through CoinList. The sale, initially set to gather $5 million, surpassed expectations by amassing $29.3 million during its week long opening.
The token sale saw global participation with thousands of unique, KYC-approved users from across 123 countries.
📊 By the Numbers
The MOCA Token Launch allocated 126,984,127 tokens at $0.03938 each, contributing to a fully diluted value of the total MOCA Token supply at $350 million.
🔜 What's Next?
Final allocations will be announced shortly and the token distribution is scheduled for late May.
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Mocaverse and CoinList reveal MocaList, a token launch platform exclusive for their respective communities.
The Deets
- Exclusive Platform: MocaList, a joint venture for Mocaverse and CoinList communities.
- MOCA Coin Launch: First token sale in April, accessible via Moca NFTs, MOCA Coin, and Moca IDs.
- Powerful Network Effects: Leverages more than 400 Animoca Brands projects and CoinList's 11 million users.
The Bulk
Mocaverse and CoinList are collaborating on MocaList, a unique platform to curate high-quality projects for exclusive token sales, accessible only to the Mocaverse community through MOCA Coin, Moca NFTs, Moca IDs, and the extensive CoinList user base.
The integration of Mocaverse’s vast network, including the Animoca Brands portfolio and the expansive user base of CoinList, promises to create a synergistic effect that will benefit both communities.
The first MocaList launch will be the $MOCA sale in April.
🎤 Founder Feedback
We're setting a new standard in the blockchain space for cultural and entertainment projects. This partnership between Mocaverse and CoinList reflects our commitment to quality, innovation, and community.Kenneth Shek, Mocaverse Lead
🎬 Take Action
Stay updated on MocaList's developments and the upcoming MOCA Coin sale by following Mocaverse on X.
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Mocaverse's $MOCA community public sale will kick off soon, offering exclusive access to Mocaverse NFT holders, Moca ID users, and partners.
The Deets
- Exclusive Access: Mocaverse NFT holders, Moca ID users, and partners prioritized in the sale.
- Vesting Perks: The community public sale features the most beneficial vesting schedule.
- Crafting Machine Introduced: A core part of Mocaverse's meta layer for cross-platform gamification.
The Bulk
The $MOCA Community Public Sale will prioritize Mocaverse NFT holders, Moca ID users, and strategic partner communities and provide the most beneifical $MOCA vesting schedule upon launch.
The latest announcement also introduced the Crafting Machine, enabling participants to collect resources across platforms and craft them into valuable assets, including guaranteed and waitlist codes for the public sale.
Though no official date has been listed for the Public Sale, the Crafting Machine will be open until Apr. 11, indicating that the Public Sale will likely take place in the weeks that follow.
More than 126 million $MOCA tokens will be available to the public, with lots starting at 2,539 $MOCA, purchasable for $100. Moca ID holders can hold a maximum of 10 lots.
Users will need to KYC in order to participate.
📊 By the Numbers
- Total $MOCA Supply: 8,888,888,888
- Community Public Sale Allocation: 126,984,127 $MOCA
- Lot Size Pricing: 2,539 $MOCA for $100
🎤 Platform Prose
With Community being always top-of-mind, the $MOCA Community Public Sale provides priority and exclusive access to those who firmly believe in our vision of building the largest interoperable cultural economy in the Web3 space.Mocaverse
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Mocaverse, the Animoca Brands flagship NFT ecosystem, announced a strategic partnerships to integrate and expand Korean web3 culture through K-pop, digital IP, and gaming collaborations.
The Deets
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with Cube Entertainment, IPX, Planetarium Labs, Gomble Games, and Bellygom.
- Moca ID System: On-chain identity enabling access to Web3 gaming, culture, and entertainment.
- Creative Collaborations: Including a (G)I-DLE x Mocaverse mashup and a phygital crossover with LINE Friends.
- Realm Points Rewards: Engage in games and experiences to earn exclusive rewards within the Mocaverse ecosystem.
The Bulk
Mocaverse is hoping to expand its awareness in Korean markets with newly forged partnerships with major Korean brands, such as Cube Entertainment and digital IP platform IPX.
Mocaverse aims to leverage the global appeal of K-pop and digital entertainment to onboard new users into web3.
Mocaverse is integrating Moca ID across these partnerships allowing for a seamless, interoperable experience across gaming, culture, and entertainment and a smooth onboarding for new users.
🎤 Founder Feedback
We're excited to bridge Korean culture with Web3, creating a new realm of possibilities for engagement and innovation.Alan Lau, Chief Business Officer, Animoca Brands
🔜 What's Next?
Mocaverse's expansion into the South Korean market marks the beginning of its plan to integrate and export Korean web3 culture globally.
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Mocaverse announced strategic partnerships with OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet, as it attempts to unite CeFi and the on-chain cultural economy.
The Deets
- Partnership Impact: Streamlines access to Web3 cultural experiences through Moca ID.
- Integration Benefits: Enables seamless exploration of PointFi, GameFi, and SocialFi within the Mocaverse ecosystem.
- Exclusive Rewards: Moca ID holders earn Realm Points for real-life benefits and rewards.
- Strategic Alliances: Aligns with leading Web3 wallets to promote interoperability and user onboarding.
The Bulk
Mocaverse, the flagship NFT project from Animoca Brands, unveiled strategic partnerships with web3 wallets: OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet. Through its newly launched decentralized identity (DID), Moca ID, Mocaverse aims to catalyze user growth by integrating with these leading self-custodial wallets, thereby enhancing users' entry into the Mocaverse and web3.
This integration allows users of OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet to claim their unique Moca IDs directly within the app, granting them access to experiences within the Mocaverse ecosystem. Beyond access, Moca ID holders have the opportunity to earn Realm Points through active participation and engagement in partner ecosystems and experiences. These points can be redeemed for exclusive access to real-life benefits and rewards provided by Mocaverse and Animoca Brands, fostering a unique blend of digital and physical world perks.
🎤 Founder Feedback
This partnership encompasses the values and mission we set out when we envisioned Moca ID, which is to make interoperability a new standard to onboard new users and redefine the Web3 network effect through the Mocaverse Partner Network.Kenneth Shek, Project Lead, Mocaverse
🎬 Take Action
Keep an eye out for the in-app launch of Moca IDs across OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet to claim your gateway into the Mocaverse ecosystem.
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Mocaverse introduced Shard Rush, a new feature impacting the way users interact with on-chain identity and community engagement.
The Deets
- SHARD RUSH: Mocana's latest feature in the Mocaverse ecosystem
- Integration with Moca ID: Enhances on-chain identity experience
- Realm Points (RP): Users level up for exclusive benefit
- Invite Code System: Rewards for community growth and engagement
The Bulk
Mocaverse announced the launch of Shard Rush, to build on its Moca ID and Realm Points initiatives. Moca ID, termed as an on-chain identity, has been a cornerstone of the user experience in Mocana. The RP system, where users stack Realm Points for leveling up, has provided a gamified aspect to community interaction.
Now, with Shard Rush, these elements are further enhanced. Starting from Jan 30, users can log into their Moca ID portal to access Shard Rush.
This introduces a Fortnight Mining Summary and Shard Mining Goals, offering users a detailed overview of their earnings and achievements in the ecosystem.
The system is designed to reward users for successful referrals and community engagement, with a focus on expanding the Mocaverse network through personal connections.
📊 By the Numbers
Since the tease of the Moca Foundation and $MOCA, Mocaverse NFTs made a strong leg up to 4.8 ETH.
🔜 What's Next?
Mocaverse hinted at future updates that will reveal the specific utility of the Shards collected.
🎬 Take Action
To participate in Shard Rush and start earning rewards, users should log into their Moca ID portal and navigate to the Shard Rush page.
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