[Recap] Monthly XPLA: September 2023📝

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XPLA Ecosystem

8 min readOct 6, 2023

Pilots! It’s the ‘Explore & Play,’ XPLA!

As XPLA heads toward the global content powerhouse, our primary focus has been bringing a diverse array of content onto XPLA with gaming leading the way. With the recent onboarding of Idle Ninja Online, we now proudly host a total of ten games on XPLA. Moreover, thanks to robust partnerships in the industry, we’ve been tirelessly working to expand and enrich our gaming infrastructure. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the milestones we achieved last month.

TL;DR: September marked a pivotal month for XPLA with its achievements aligning its vision to become the global content powerhouse. The launch of Idle Ninja Online and The Walking Dead: All-Stars indicates a significant expansion, while strategic partnerships, especially with Nefta, aim to redefine the Web3 gaming landscape. The deepening ties with Xangle, who now plays a vital validator role, further solidifies XPLA network’s security. These advancements, coupled with extended exchange listings, highlight XPLA’s dedication to broadening its global reach.

1. Revealing The Walking Dead: All-Stars on XPLA🧟

Did you catch the biggest news from last month? The Walking Dead: All-Stars is joining XPLA! Stemming from the renowned IP, “The Walking Dead,” this game has already carved a successful path in the gaming sector, and now it’s landing on XPLA.

Download TWD: All-Stars in advance!
▶ Download Link📱 (P2O features will be updated soon!)

Whether you’re a die-hard fan of “The Walking Dead” or new to the franchise, this game promises a unique and immersive AFK gaming journey that will grip players from beginning to end. Assemble your ultimate survivor squad and immerse yourself in the universe of The Walking Dead!

For a deeper dive check out our detailed post here!👀
▶ https://link.medium.com/xLls3hw3DDb
The Walking Dead: All-Stars Links:
▶ Official Site: https://thewalkingdeadallstars.com/en
▶ Discord: https://discord.gg/twdallstars
▶ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/TWDAllStars
▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWDAllStars
▶ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twdallstars

2. Idle Ninja Online Arrived on XPLA🎮

On September 18th, we celebrated the first cross-chain game, Idle Ninja Online (INO), integrated with the XPLA ecosystem! This onboarding marked a pivotal moment for XPLA since the launch of our mainnet. As an EVM-compatible blockchain, our vision has always been to expand our gaming ecosystem. Now, we’re thrilled to welcome a major player from the Korean Web3 gaming world, IDLE NINJA ONLINE!

To coincide with its grand “Reboot” update on September 18th, the game underwent a complete transformation. This update emphasized smoother onboarding for new players, providing enhanced early-stage tutorials and an overall improved UI & UX experience. And the cherry on top? The establishment of a dedicated XPLA server, named the ‘Starlight’ server!🌟

👉Play the game now! https://abr.ge/nhgkwn

Within this new server, players can farm the native token of INO, $NINKY, which will be swappable with $XPLA in the near future. Stay connected for more updates via the official community channels of INO and XPLA!💚

▶ Discord: https://discord.gg/idleninjaonline
▶ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/idleninjaonline
▶ Telegram: https://t.me/idleninjaonline

Don’t forget! There are exciting ongoing events at INO where you can seize the opportunity to make up to 5,000 $XPLA!

🎉Event details: https://link.medium.com/NqmM9Tp2BDb

3. Expanding Reach through Global Exchanges🌐

In September, we worked collaboratively to broaden our global reach by listing on multiple exchanges. Through listing in three new exchanges this month, $XPLA is now available for trading on a total of 11 exchanges. Stay connected as we continue to enhance access to XPLA for users worldwide!

1) Bit2Me [CEX]

Bit2Me is Spain’s largest cryptocurrency exchange that supports EUR. They offer a wide range of services, including buying and selling crypto, swapping, trading, and a debit card service. It also provides educational resources for users and has a strong focus on security.

2) GOPAX [CEX]

GOPAX is one of the top 5 cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea that allows trading in Korean fiat (KRW). It has gained the trust of investors by transparently disclosing its cryptocurrency listing policies and internal regulations.

3) Crypto.com App [CEX]

Crypto.com App, has evolved into a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space, with a global presence in more than 90 countries and a user base exceeding 50 million. The deposit of $XPLA has become available on Oct 3rd, 2023.

4) OSMOSIS [DEX]

Osmosis, referred to as ‘A Gateway to Cosmos-Based Tokens,’ provides a path to a multitude of tokens within the Cosmos ecosystem, making it possible to directly swap $XPLA with various Cosmos-based tokens, including ATOM.

External Incentive Pool worth 1.25M $XPLA is being provided as an external incentive for providing liquidity to the XPLA/OSMO pool! Curious about how to participate? Read over our previous post

🔗 $XPLA is now listed on OSMOSIS!

4. Enhancing Game Development Environment with Nefta💻

In September, we took a significant step forward by partnering with Nefta! Nefta is renowned for offering a comprehensive suite of blockchain technology and advertising tools. These tools empower businesses to initiate, grow, and engage new audiences, monetize their applications, and cultivate sustainable blockchain economies.

Our collaboration will focus on leveraging Nefta’s expertise and insights into Web3 gaming and expanding XPLA’s gaming ecosystem. ‘Nefta Toolbox,’ a comprehensive suite of tools designed to revolutionize the Web3 gaming experience, will be integrated into XPLA, unlocking a wealth of innovative tools for developers within the ecosystem. This indicates the potential to create user-centric experiences, dynamic digital assets, and thriving in-game economies.

We believe our collective efforts will bring about elevating the gaming experience for players and developers alike. We are more than thrilled to create a more dynamic and seamless Web3 gaming experience upon our shared vision with Nefta.

🔗 XPLA X Nefta Partnership

5. Expansion of the XPLA Validator Ecosystem⛓

In our continued collaboration with Xangle, a leading South Korea-based Web3 data intelligence platform renowned for its in-depth blockchain insights, we’ve always been on the lookout for deeper avenues of collaboration. As a result, we’re thrilled to announce that Xangle has come on board as a validator in the XPLA ecosystem!

On April 14, 2023, we launched Xangle Analytics and showcased a user-friendly dashboard. Here, users can effortlessly interpret 22 key performance indicators through graphs and charts, highlighting metrics like TX count and TVL. Additionally, we were honored to have Xangle as a judge during the ‘Beyond Boundaries’ Hackathon, co-hosted with Oasys.

🔗 XPLA x Xangle Analytics Article
🔗 Xangle as a judge in our ‘BEYOND BOUNDARIES’ Hackathon

The significance of validators is becoming paramount in securing a blockchain. Validators are crucial in maintaining the security, integrity, and smooth operation of blockchain networks. In this light, Xangle’s participation as a validator in our ecosystem underscores our dedication to reinforcing the security of our network.

6. XPLA & Oasys “Beyond Boundaries” Hackathon Grand Demo Day🏆

XPLA has successfully wrapped up ‘Beyond Boundaries,’ the Web3 hackathon hosted in collaboration with Japan’s premier blockchain, Oasys! The grand finale of the whole event was the Demo Day that took place in the heartbeat of Seoul, Gangnam on September 3rd, 2023!

The ‘Beyond Boundaries’ initiative stemmed from a collective vision shared between XPLA and Oasys: to tackle complex challenges in the Web3 sector and elevate gaming experience. Despite the brief recruitment window from August 18th to 27th, the event was a magnet for exceptional talent, attracting a plethora of innovative ideas.

A total of nine teams walked away with honors with prizes across three main tracks. The judging panel included big names from XPLA, Oasys, HAECHI LABS, YOOLDO, MARBLEX, XANGLE, GROUNDX, KDDI, NEXON, and HASHED. Their expertise and insights were invaluable to the success of this event.

🔗 XPLA & Oasys “Beyond Boundaries” Hackathon Grand Demo Day Wrap-up
🔗 ‘BEYOND BOUNDARIES,’ 2023 XPLA x Oasys Hackathon

7. Captivating Moments with XPLA at KBW2023🎆

Over an exhilarating two days at KBW2023, XPLA dazzled the blockchain community, solidifying its role as a transformative leader in the rapidly expanding Web3 ecosystem. From a captivating showroom that vividly brought the immersive world of Web3 gaming to life to insightful panel discussions led by our visionary leaders, XPLA proved itself to be more than just a participant — it showcased its role as a driving force in this evolving field.

The details on our KBW2023 journey will be posted in the near future, so stay tuned for the captivating moments to be revealed!

About XPLA

XPLA is a Tendermint-based Layer 1 blockchain that serves as a hub for digital media content. Based on the idea of ‘Explore and Play’, XPLA encompasses a wide range of digital content with a leading blockchain gaming infrastructure empowered by a sustainable ecosystem. As a universal content powerhouse, XPLA provides a sublime creative experience for all with its significant size game infrastructure.

With ‘Play to Own’ values at its core, XPLA fosters an environment where gamers’ ownership and efforts are respected for a sustainable blockchain gaming ecosystem. Having recently onboarded top-notch IPs such as The Walking Dead: All-Stars, Summoners War: Chronicles, MiniGame Party, and Ace Fishing: Crew, including the first cross-chain game, Idle Ninja Online, XPLA is not merely progressing, but propelling ahead as a pivotal, content-driven blockchain, exhibiting an impressive spectrum of services.