GMoca!
Welcome to the first edition of Monthly Digest, a monthly newsletter from the Animoca Brands ecosystem, landing right in your inbox.
Our ecosystem is huge—covering native projects, subsidiaries, launch partners, and over 540 portfolio companies—it’s easy to miss the moments that matter...
That’s why we’ve started this digest to keep you in the loop.
Once a month, you’ll get a quick read to stay updated without the overwhelm. Expect a snapshot of updates and a rundown of what’s been happening. We’ll also bring key updates into focus on what’s worth knowing.
What's Hot on Social
If you’ve been following along on our social media, you might’ve noticed a few big moments lighting up our feeds. Here’s the top five:
Keep reading for a deeper dive into some of these highlights.
Upcoming Events
Event season is in full swing. We continued the momentum with a strong presence at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival and Paris Blockchain Week this month.
Next up, we’ll be at TOKEN2049 Dubai (April 30 – May 1), hosting events and networking sessions, and sharing insights from our ecosystem. More’s on the way, and we’d love for you to join us at these events—subscribe to our Luma calendar to stay updated, and feel free to stop by and meet the team if you’re around.
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In Focus
1. Evan Auyang Explains Animoca Brands
We’re rolling out a new season of the Open Metaverse podcast!
In the latest episode, host Raffeh Rahim sits down with our Group President, Evan Auyang, to discuss Animoca Brands’ journey from blockchain gaming to a three-pillar structure—Digital Asset Advisory, Web3 Operating Businesses, and Investment Management.
They also tackle these key questions:
How did Animoca Brands pivot beyond gaming into a future-proof three-pillar Web3 strategy?
With over 540 investments, what is Animoca Brands’ strategy for the interconnected open metaverse?
Beyond investing, how is Animoca Brands building the future of the Internet with projects like Moca Network and Open Campus?
Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel.
2. Partnership with Soneium by Sony Block Solutions Labs
We’re teaming up with Soneium, Sony’s Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, built with Optimism’s Superchain tech.
We are strategically partnering with @soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 open blockchain developed by @Sony and powered by @Optimism's Superchain technology. 
Through this partnership, our flagship project @Moca_Network will create a premier identity layer on the Soneium blockchain,
Through this partnership, our flagship project @Moca_Network will create a premier identity layer on the Soneium blockchain,
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This partnership integrates Moca Network’s identity layer and San FranTokyo’s anime initiatives into Soneium, merging blockchain with entertainment:
Moca Network’s Account, Identity, and Reputation SDK (AIR SDK) equips Soneium with seamless accounts, unique identities, and credentials for dApps.
San FranTokyo launches Anime ID, the first decentralized identifier on Soneium, enhancing anime engagement.
We’re bringing anime-inspired experiences to connect fans worldwide on Sony’s blockchain.
Yat Siu, our co-founder and executive chairman, said:
Our partnership with Soneium marks a significant step towards an interconnected Web3 future... The partnership will empower Soneium users with unified digital identities, bridging anime, gaming, and blockchain technologies.
3. Token Trends Unveiled in 2024 Exchange Listing Report
2024 Exchange Listing Performance Report
Is DEX the new king of token listings?
Here’s what we just uncovered from our 2024 Exchange Listing Performance Report:
CEXs are playing favorites
•High FDV tokens ($500M+) get top-tier listings.
•Smaller exchanges? They tend to
Is DEX the new king of token listings?
Here’s what we just uncovered from our 2024 Exchange Listing Performance Report:
CEXs are playing favorites•High FDV tokens ($500M+) get top-tier listings.
•Smaller exchanges? They tend to
The 2024 Exchange Listing Performance Report from Animoca Brands Research dives into token listing trends across exchanges.
Here’s a snapshot of the findings:
Bitcoin’s Influence: Listing activity rises with Bitcoin’s highs and slows during its lows.
CEX Patterns: Top exchanges lean toward high-FDV tokens ($500M+), while smaller ones target projects under $30M.
Smile Curve Effect: Binance and MEXC tokens see gains, while Bybit and Bitget face declines.
Volume Leaders: Binance tops trading volume for new tokens, with Upbit close behind.
DEX Impact: DEX-first tokens outperform mid-tier CEXs in price, though few reach top-tier exchanges like Binance.
Read the full report on Animoca Brands Research.
4. Q4 and FY2024: Animoca Brands’ Year in Review
We’re sharing our investor update for Q4 and FY2024, ending December 31, 2024. These figures reflect our ongoing work in Web3 and related areas.
We are pleased to report key unaudited financial and business highlights for the quarter and fiscal year ending on 31 December 2024.
Key business highlights for Q4 2024 also include a transition of three fundamental business pillars at @animocabrands:
Digital Asset Advisory
Key business highlights for Q4 2024 also include a transition of three fundamental business pillars at @animocabrands:
Digital Asset Advisory
Here’s a summary of the results:
Bookings reached US$314 million for FY2024 (up from US$280 million in 2023), with Q4 at US$108 million, a 170% increase YoY.
Cash and digital assets totaled US$831 million, with off-balance sheet token reserves at US$2.9 billion.
Digital Asset Advisory contributed US$165 million, up 116% YoY.
Moca Network and other Web3 operating businesses added US$110 million to bookings.
Over 70 investments were made across AI, gaming, and Web3 sectors.
We’re proud to share these achievements as we continue our efforts in 2025!
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