September 2024, Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Games Research Page August presented a challenging landscape for the crypto market, marked by significant declines in both Bitcoin and Ether. Bitcoin’s value fell by 9.3%, while Ether experienced a sharper 21.4% drop, reflecting broader market volatility driven by global economic factors. Despite the downturn in token valuations, activity within the Web3 gaming space showed resilience. Daily active users (DAU...

Data has become the new gold in the Web3 world. At Footprint Analytics, we’ve been at the forefront of blockchain data analytics, providing comprehensive solutions that simplify complex analysis for businesses and projects across the Web3 ecosystem. However, as we delved deeper into the needs of our clients and the industry at large, we realized that there was a crucial gap between data acquisition and actionable growth strategies. This realization led to the birth of Growthly, our latest inn...

Author: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Games Research Page IVS Crypto 2024, the largest global startup and crypto conference in Japan, has once again positioned itself as a central hub for the Japanese Web3 ecosystem. As a media partner, Footprint Analytics engaged with key players driving Japan’s Web3 landscape, exploring how global Web3 entities can collaborate with Japanese companies. Through these discussions with industry leaders, we have gained excl...

Author: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) This article was first published in the Footprint Analytics column on CoinGecko.What is GalaChain?GalaChain is a Layer 1 blockchain built for entertainment but ready for anything, created by Gala Games to power its growing entertainment ecosystem. GalaChain is built on Hyperledger Fabric (HLF) and powered by a network of Founder’s Nodes.Key TakeawaysGalaChain is a Layer 1 blockchain developed by Gala to serve as the backbone of its Web3 entertainmen...

Footprint Analytics, a leading multi-chain data analysis platform, has integrated its services with Arbitrum One and Arbitrum Nova, two prominent networks in the Arbitrum ecosystem. This integration aims to provide the Arbitrum community with comprehensive data insights and analytics tools, supporting informed decision-making and ecosystem development.The Arbitrum EcosystemThe Arbitrum Foundation, established in March 2023, supports and grows the Arbitrum network and its community with secure...

July 2024, Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Public Chain Research Page July was a month of significant activity and volatility in the crypto markets, reflecting broader financial trends. While large-cap tech stocks and AI-related equities struggled, the crypto industry made notable strides. The launch of spot Ethereum ETPs and a strong endorsement of Bitcoin from former President Trump highlighted the sector’s resilience and growth potential. Market dynamic...

July 2024 Web3 Gaming Report August 2024, Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Games Research Page In July, the crypto markets experienced significant fluctuations with mixed price performance. Bitcoin and Solana stood out, while Ethereum’s price declined after the launch of spot Ethereum ETPs in the US market. Data for Web3 games was also mixed. Daily active users (DAUs) increased by 19.4% and daily trading volume rose by 23.1%. However, the market cap dropped...

Rootstock is a pioneering blockchain platform secured by 60% of the hashing power that underpins Bitcoin. This dual-mining capability allows users to mine on both Bitcoin and Rootstock simultaneously without any additional effort or resources. Rootstock is EVM compatible, enabling the deployment of Ethereum smart contracts directly on its network. The platform features Powpeg, a proof-of-work secured, two-way peg that adheres to Bitcoin consensus rules, allowing seamless conversion between BT...

Core, a Bitcoin-powered and EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, is revolutionizing Bitcoin finance with its innovative solutions. As the first blockchain to introduce a non-custodial BTC staking protocol and the world’s first yield-bearing BTC ETP, Core is at the forefront of blockchain technology. By leveraging over 50% of Bitcoin’s mining hash power, the network not only enhances its security but also deepens its alignment with Bitcoin, with over 4,700 BTC natively staked to unlock Bitcoin u...

Footprint Analytics, a leading provider of blockchain data solutions, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with 0x Consulting Group, a comprehensive Web3 consulting firm with a strong presence in the Japanese market. This collaboration aims to harness the strengths of both companies to drive innovation and deliver enhanced value to the blockchain and Web3 community.Leveraging Combined ExpertiseFootprint Analytics has built a reputation for offering robust data analytics tools tha...

Author: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) This article was first published in the Footprint Analytics column on CoinGecko.Key TakeawaysDeveloped by BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning veterans at Neon Machine, SHRAPNEL is an intensely competitive AAA extraction shooter game.SHRAPNEL operates its blockchain as a subnet built on Avalanche, but players have to wait a bit longer to experience full blockchain integration in the game.SHRAPNEL launched the game on the Epic Games Store for early access in...

June 2024 Public Chain ReportJuly 2024, Stella L (stella@footprint.network) *Data Source: *Public Chain Research Page June witnessed notable developments and challenges in the crypto market. Bitcoin faced pressure from the impending Mt. Gox repayments and government liquidations, causing market uncertainty. Despite progress towards U.S. spot Ether ETFs, public chains saw a market cap decline of 7.7%, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading but falling in value. Toncoin, TRON, and Kaspa were excepti...