Crypto: The Game Acquired by Uniswap Labs for Season 3
If you’re a fan of crypto reality competitions, you’ll be excited to learn that Crypto: The Game is making a comeback for its third season. The popular “Survivor”-inspired game, which gained massive popularity earlier this year, has been acquired by Uniswap Labs, the team behind the leading Ethereum decentralized exchange, Uniswap. Founders Dylan Abruscato, Tyler Cagle, and Bryan Lee will be joining Uniswap Labs to continue steering the direction of the game, as well as contributing to the messaging around decentralized finance.
- Uniswap Labs acquires Crypto: The Game for its third season
- Founders of Crypto: The Game to join Uniswap Labs
- Game gained popularity on Crypto Twitter during first two seasons
The Rise of Crypto: The Game
Crypto: The Game is an on-chain survival competition that quickly gained traction on Crypto Twitter during its initial season. Players competed in various challenges, such as online Pac-Man games and real-world scavenger hunts, to win $115,000 worth of ETH. Similar to the format of “Survivor,” players were divided into tribes, and the outcome of challenges determined tribal standings. The ultimate goal was to outlast the competition and emerge as the final survivor.
- Game quickly gained buzz on Crypto Twitter
- Players competed in challenges to win ETH
- Similar format to "Survivor" with tribal divisions
The Drama and Success of Previous Seasons
Both seasons of Crypto: The Game garnered significant attention and drama. The first season was won by a pseudonymous player from a rural town in Japan, known for his poetic skills and positive attitude. Season 2 saw around 800 players spending over 4,000 hours on the game’s challenges. The season concluded with a group of players teaming up to re-enter the game after facing elimination due to a betrayal. They collectively won the $210,000 prize and donated the proceeds to the Tornado Cash Legal Defense Fund.
- Season 1 winner from a rural town in Japan
- Season 2 involved 800 players and 4,000 hours of gameplay
- Winners donated proceeds to charity
Future of Crypto: The Game Under Uniswap Labs
Several members of Uniswap Labs were involved in the first two seasons of Crypto: The Game. The team sponsored challenges in the second season, emphasizing the on-chain aspects of the game. The decision to join Uniswap Labs was motivated by the desire to scale the game further. The founders believe that collaborating with Uniswap Labs will bring new expertise and opportunities to elevate the game to new heights.
- Uniswap Labs members participated in previous seasons
- Collaboration aims to scale and enhance the game
- Expect new games, twists, and drama in future seasons
Hot Take: The Future of Crypto: The Game
If you’re a fan of crypto competitions, the acquisition of Crypto: The Game by Uniswap Labs signals an exciting future for the popular reality competition. With a new season on the horizon, players can look forward to fresh challenges, twists, and drama under the guidance of Uniswap Labs. By joining forces, the game’s founders and Uniswap Labs are set to take Crypto: The Game to new heights in the world of decentralized finance.
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