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Yuga Labs Agrees to Acquire Technology Innovator Roar Studios

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Monday, July 31, 2023

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MIAMI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, Meebits, 10KTF, and Otherside today announced it has agreed to acquire Roar Studios, a company at the convergence of gaming, social media, and the metaverse with deep technology and AI roots.

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Roar Studios' Founder and CEO, Eric Reid, to join Yuga as the General Manager of Otherside.
Roar Studios is the developer of ROAR, an immersive media experience where artists and fans connect, collaborate, and compete in real time from anywhere.
As Yuga Labs develops Otherside – its ambitious, interoperable metaverse – the Roar team will contribute their innovative technology, specialized expertise, and leadership.
"Roar Studios has redefined what it means to experience media content in the metaverse," said Daniel Alegre, CEO of Yuga Labs.

WebX Conference Welcomes Distinguished Guests: Japan PM, Yuga Labs CEO, Kabosu (Doge), Desdemona (AI Robot)

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Tokyo, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WebX, Asia's leading Web3 conference (July 25-26), is thrilled to announce the participation of more esteemed guests at this year's event: Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida, Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre, the Dogecoin dog Kabosu, and the groundbreaking AI robot Desdemona (Made by Hanson Robotics, sister to Sophia the Robot).

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WebX is a conference dedicated to bridging divides - Web2 and Web3, Japanese and English, Japan and the rest of the world.
Japan has the potential to become Asia’s Web3 hub, and this inaugural WebX conference is both a recognition of and a launchpad for that potential.
Prime Minister Kishida speaking at WebX underscores the Japanese government's recognition of the significance of Web3 technology in shaping Japan's digital future.
Kabosu, the beloved Shiba Inu famously known as Doge, will bring a touch of charm and humor to the conference.

Clarivate Top 100 New Brands Report Reveals Mainland China and United States Are Epicenters of Brand Creation

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today released the annual Top 100 New Brands report. The report draws on global trademark data covering 145 million individual trademark records, analyzing applications filed worldwide between 2021 and 2022 to identify new brands which have surged into the public sphere and demonstrated the greatest diligence in protecting and expanding their brand footprint.

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Mainland China and the United States represent the epicenters of brand creation and activity and show the greatest volume of new brand activity.
Mainland China is home to 27 listed brands including WATCH D from Huawei and X nova from China Post Communications Equipment.
Other key findings in the report include:
Some notable brand owners have multiple Top 100 New Brands on the list: Apple, Huawei and Yuga Labs have five each.
Top 100 New Brands uses content resources across Clarivate, including Clarivate Trademark Strength Index™ and CompuMark™ trademark search and protection.

Clarivate Top 100 New Brands Report Reveals Mainland China and United States Are Epicenters of Brand Creation

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today released the annual Top 100 New Brands report. The report draws on global trademark data covering 145 million individual trademark records, analyzing applications filed worldwide between 2021 and 2022 to identify new brands which have surged into the public sphere and demonstrated the greatest diligence in protecting and expanding their brand footprint.

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Mainland China and the United States represent the epicenters of brand creation and activity and show the greatest volume of new brand activity.
Mainland China is home to 27 listed brands including WATCH D from Huawei and X nova from China Post Communications Equipment.
Other key findings in the report include:
Some notable brand owners have multiple Top 100 New Brands on the list: Apple, Huawei and Yuga Labs have five each.
Top 100 New Brands uses content resources across Clarivate, including Clarivate Trademark Strength Index™ and CompuMark™ trademark search and protection.

Yuga Labs Joins Forces With Zak Group To Publish First-Of-Its-Kind Book of CryptoPunks

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Friday, June 23, 2023

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MIAMI, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Meebits, Otherside, and 10KTF today announced a collaboration with Zak Group, the renowned design office behind Virgil Abloh's ICONS, to create the official documentation of CryptoPunks in one defining catalog.

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Yuga Labs and Zak Group aim to bring to life the untold stories of the collection, by tapping the passionate community to reflect on their experiences, as CryptoPunks climbed to cultural prominence.
A true record of the vibrant community that helped shape CryptoPunks, the book will also feature content from the Punks community Discord and Twitter.
"CryptoPunks is an iconic collection that has transcended crypto into broader culture," said Greg Solano, Co-Founder of Yuga Labs.
"CryptoPunks is a collision between art, design, and the internet in the 21st century," said Zak Kyes, Creative Director of Zak Group.

Menlo Ventures Recruits New Partner Amy Wu to Expand Consumer Practice

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, leading venture capital firm Menlo Ventures announced a new partner: Amy Wu.

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MENLO PARK, Calif., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, leading venture capital firm Menlo Ventures announced a new partner: Amy Wu.
At Menlo, Amy will make early-stage investments in categories including gaming and blockchain, and fund new consumer experiences made possible by tech shifts like generative AI.
We were lucky to find Amy Wu to help make that happen,” said Shawn Carolan, Partner at Menlo Ventures.
I was really impressed by the talent, expertise, and collaborative culture at Menlo Ventures,” said Menlo Ventures’ Partner Amy Wu.

Upshot Unveils Novel NFT Index Methodologies, Empowering Developers to Build New Financial Infrastructure for NFTs and Enhance Market Insights

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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Upshot Indexes function similarly to traditional indexes, enabling users to track a basket of assets, in this case, NFTs.

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Upshot Indexes function similarly to traditional indexes, enabling users to track a basket of assets, in this case, NFTs.
By tracking a basket of NFTs, Upshot Indexes aim to offer tools for developers building NFT financialization projects, allowing those projects to provide diversified exposure and valuable insights into the broader NFT market.
Upshot PFP Index–The methodology behind the Upshot PFP Index tracks the top 20 PFP (profile picture) collections, weighted by appraisal-based market cap.
By providing a window into various NFT market segments, they help investors and market participants better understand trends, market dynamics, and the overall health of the NFT ecosystem.

The QWAN Launch - A token for the global gaming industry

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

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May 30th, 2023.- The QWAN , a gaming token enabling a decentralized economy for all gamers globally, is launching with the support of The QWAN Foundation and with Banger being onboarded to The QWAN Ecosystem as the first major gaming platform.

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May 30th, 2023.- The QWAN , a gaming token enabling a decentralized economy for all gamers globally, is launching with the support of The QWAN Foundation and with Banger being onboarded to The QWAN Ecosystem as the first major gaming platform.
The QWAN is a native token for gaming platforms and an expanding ecosystem of related platforms, hubs, services, and communities.
With its decentralized community-led governance model supported by The QWAN Foundation, The QWAN works as a shared currency to shape the future of the global gaming industry and culture through a unified economy.
“With the gaming token being adopted and integrated by the Banger platform, we believe QWAN can onboard the next wave of users to Web3 and push the gaming industry forward.”
Banger, the gaming platform and marketplace, will be the first to adopt and integrate the QWAN token and support the vision of The QWAN Foundation.

Undeads Metaverse Starts Building The New Endless Runner Mini-Game

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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The new game, "Undeads Runner," was inspired by Yuga Labs' Dookey Dash and is focused on continuing to build a strong, long-term and thriving Undead Metaverse community.

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The new game, "Undeads Runner," was inspired by Yuga Labs' Dookey Dash and is focused on continuing to build a strong, long-term and thriving Undead Metaverse community.
The Undeads team has expanded to include a new production team dedicated to the game’s creation and will not affect the production of the current Undeads Metaverse game.
Undeads Metaverse team wanted to create this runner game to drive community engagement and provide fun and entertainment while the main AAA game is under production.
"We are thrilled to announce the development of the 'Undeads Runner' game and provide NFT holders with an opportunity to use their NFTs and earn rewards," said Leo Kahn, CEO and visionary behind the Undeads Metaverse.

Undeads Presents Gameplay-first Web3 Game Backed By Bored Ape Yacht Club Community

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Undeads Metaverse is a AAA MMORPG survival game with a rich storyline, as well as action that takes place between humans and zombies.

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Undeads Metaverse is a AAA MMORPG survival game with a rich storyline, as well as action that takes place between humans and zombies.
Undeads Metaverse is led by ex-PayPal executive Leo Kahn and ex-Animoca’s Phantom Galaxies CMO, Ash Hodgetts.
Warner Bros. and Wabi Sabi sound have partnered with the project too, adding further prestige to the entire endeavor.
Additionally, Undeads Zombie NFT holders can win up to 3 Blue Chip NFTs by Yuga Labs and a chance to win an Undeads Merch Box.