Blockchain Bulletin: February 2025
Poomb Mining Machine: A Game-Changer in Crypto Gaming
Poomb Creatures, a new blockchain gaming project by Comet Space, made waves at the Blockchain Life conference in Dubai with the launch of its Poomb Mining Machine. This innovative Web2+Web3 ecosystem combines a Telegram Clicker Game, a mobile app, the COGA token, and a physical mining device powered by Tap-to-Earn 2.0 technology.
The mining machine, designed to engage users while they mine COGA tokens, quickly became a highlight of the event. Its creative approach earned praise. Pre-orders are now open on the company’s website, and many are eager to get started.
Poomb Creatures has already attracted thousands of players to its Telegram game, rewarding users with COGA tokens for completing simple tasks. Plans include an NFT marketplace, AI integration, and major exchange listings, making this a project to watch in blockchain gaming.
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Irys: The Fastest Datachain for AI and Blockchain
Irys has launched its test net, introducing the first programmable data chain designed specifically for AI and blockchain integration. Unlike traditional blockchains, which struggle with scalable storage, Irys offers low-cost, high-speed data processing with an EVM-compatible execution layer.
With 100,000 transactions per second, Irys is 6,000x faster than Filecoin and 16x cheaper than Arweave, making it ideal for AI applications, gaming, DeFi, and NFTs. It allows both temporary and permanent storage, ensuring flexibility for developers.
Irys’s programmable data feature enables AI agents to share knowledge and learn from each other, unlocking new use cases. Supported by big names like a16z and Berachain, the project is set to redefine blockchain storage and expand AI capabilities. With testnet live, more projects are expected to build on Irys, pushing blockchain and AI innovation to new heights.
TradePort Brings Smarter NFT Storage with Walrus
TradePort, a leading multichain NFT marketplace, is partnering with Walrus, a decentralised storage system by Mysten Labs, to enhance NFT metadata storage. This move benefits Move-based NFT projects on blockchains like Sui, Aptos, NEAR, Movement, and Stacks.
Walrus enables secure, scalable, and programmable storage, making NFT metadata more dynamic and responsive. Unlike traditional NFT storage, Walrus can handle rich media files like images, videos, and PDFs, ensuring better performance and flexibility.
TradePort’s NFT collections will now be stored on Walrus’s Testnet, and the company plans to expand to Mainnet soon. This innovative approach allows NFTs to become more interactive and composable, creating new use cases beyond simple digital assets.
Users can explore more about Walrus at Walrus.xyz and stay tuned for its upcoming Mainnet launch.
Trezor’s Freedom Edition Wallet – A Symbol of Financial Independence
Trezor, the original Bitcoin hardware wallet company, has launched the Trezor Safe 5 Freedom Edition, a limited-edition wallet designed to promote financial sovereignty. Only 2,100 units will be available, each featuring a bronze backplate engraved with the statement: “Independence isn’t given – it’s taken.”
Although the standard model is priced at $169, this edition supports a cause: $10 from each sale goes to Trezor Academy, which provides Bitcoin education in underserved regions.
As part of its campaign, Trezor has collaborated with Bitcoin advocates to highlight the importance of self-custody and the power of owning private keys. A promotional video featuring Trezor’s CEO parachuting symbolises ultimate freedom.
Sales begin in the Trezor e-shop on January 30, 2025, at 15:00 UTC, making this a must-have for crypto believers.
Analog’s $21M (£17M) Funding Fuels Seamless Cross-Chain Innovation
Analog, a pioneer in blockchain interoperability, has secured $5M ((ÂŁ4M) in new funding, bringing its total investment to $21M (ÂŁ17M). This boost comes as Analog prepares for its public token sale and Token Generation Event (TGE).
Backed by major investors like Tribe Capital, Wintermute, and Binance, Analog is developing General Message Passing (GMP) technology to make cross-chain transactions seamless. Developers can use Analog’s SDK to build decentralised applications (dApps) that connect multiple blockchains, including EVM, Polkadot, Solana, and TON.
One real-world example of Analog’s innovation is Zenswap, a decentralised exchange (DEX) that enables USDC-based liquidity routing across chains like Solana and Bitcoin. With over 345,000 testnet users and 50+ projects building on its platform, Analog is leading the push toward an efficient, secure, and scalable multi-chain Web3 ecosystem.
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