Blockchain Press Releases
NEAR Protocol and the rising metaverse platform ZEP form partnership to onboard users
- NEAR Protocol and ZEP to collaborate for user onboarding and development of ZEP’s Web3 capabilities
- ZEP to build on NEAR Protocol when collaborating with major IPs
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — South Korea’s leading metaverse platform, ZEP, announced on the 13th a partnership with the global Layer 1 platform NEAR Protocol and revealed plans for building on NEAR Protocol.
NEAR is a blockchain network optimized for large scale user-oriented service operations, offering a user-friendly interface and stability similar to Web2. Leveraging these advantages, NEAR has seen rapid growth among Layer 1 blockchains this year, with NEAR-based dApps ranking 1st and 2nd among all blockchain applications according to DappRadar.
ZEP, a joint venture between mobile game developer Supercat (known for “The Kingdom of the Winds: Yeon”) and NAVER Z’s operator Zepeto, launched its beta version on November 30, 2021. With 1.3 million monthly active users (MAU) and 8.3 million cumulative users this year, ZEP has garnered attention from domestic and international businesses and public institutions. With proven usability in the domestic market, ZEP is poised to enter the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets in the second half of the year.
Mark Mi, Gaming Director of NEAR Protocol, stated, “This collaboration with ZEP is a significant opportunity to expand the NEAR ecosystem into the new realm of 1the metaverse.” He added, “We will continue to strive to expose NEAR users to various content in different areas. Through collaboration with dApps in the content and gaming fields based on NEAR, we will assist ZEP’s business expansion in the Web3 domain.”
NEAR Protocol and ZEP aim to explore a business model that provides various benefits to users through this collaboration. They also plan to develop Web3-related features that enhance the convenience of developers and users. Based on this collaboration, ZEP’s partners are expected to easily issue and distribute various Web3-based digital assets, allowing users to enjoy a convenient Web3 experience in the ZEP metaverse environment.
Press Contacts
Georgia Hanias
PR for NEAR Foundation
[email protected]
Luis Shin / Manager
NEAR Korea
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About ZEP
ZEP, a joint venture between mobile game developer Supercat (known for “The Kingdom of the Winds: Yeon”) and NAVER Z’s operator Zepeto, launched its beta version on November 30, 2021. With 1.3 million monthly active users (MAU) and 8.3 million cumulative users this year, ZEP has garnered attention from domestic and international businesses and public institutions.
For more information, please visit: https://zep.us/
About NEAR Foundation
NEAR Foundation is a non-profit that supports the growth and development of the NEAR ecosystem and the Blockchain Operating System (BOS), a full stack Web3 development and app distribution platform at the heart of an open web. The BOS is compatible with all blockchains, making it the entry point to the open web for users and developers alike. Founded on the principles of openness and sustainability, the NEAR Foundation is driven by the vision of putting information and technology in the service of humanity rather than political or corporate interests.
For more information, please visit: https://near.foundation/
About NEAR Korea:
NEAR Korea is a multi-function regional hub that manages the overall business in Korea and East Asia. Specifically, NEAR Korea Hub supports project onboarding, fostering developer community, marketing, and more.
For more information, please visit: https://nearkorea.org/
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DUBAI, UAE, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, celebrates financial innovation with the Bybit USDT Festival in a series of events catering to diverse users. From Bybit Card holders to trading pros, Bybit users and community members are sharing over 1.5 million USDT in prizes through various rewards programs.
Festival Highlights
- USDT Derivatives Trading Challenge
Half a million USDT await qualified traders in USDT options and futures at the 500K USDT Derivatives Trading Challenge from now to Mar. 31, 2025. Participants will receive USDT bonuses based on their contributions to the total trading volume, regardless of profit and loss percentage. This inclusive structure allows both individual and institutional traders to earn additional rewards from the 500K USDT prize pool alongside their trading profits.
- Spending Smart with the Bybit Card
As part of the USDT Festival, the Bybit Card will activate a limited-time offer for eligible new users. In addition to the 10% cashback exclusive offer for newcomers, successful new applicants will also gain an instant 10 USDT cashback by simply signing up and spending at least 200 USDT or its equivalent. Between Mar. 10 and Mar. 31, 2025, users can maximize their rewards by setting USDT as the default cashback option for future transactions.
- Bybit Learn: Read-to-Earn USDT Festival Special
Bybit users will be able to take advantage of Bybit Learn’s Read-to-Earn program and enroll in USDT-themed courses for Bybit Earn and Bybit P2P for extra rewards. Starting this March, Bybit Learn will set aside an additional 20,000 USDT for eligible participants.
- Social and Community Giveaway
Bybit fans on official social media and Telegram channels are in for surprises in mini interactive giveaways with 40,000 USDT in prizes throughout March.
- All-Things USDT at Bybit: USDT Festival Livestream
To find out all about the USDT-related benefits and programs at Bybit this spring, users may watch the replay of the USDT Festival livestream featuring speakers from Bybit’s product team, wealth management unit, VIP team, and Bybit Card. Designed to empower traders with expert insights and exclusive opportunities, the livestream was a deep dive into advanced USDT trading strategies, market trends, and an overview of the exclusive perks and competition mechanisms of the USDT Festival.
- TradeMasters Grand Prix 2025 Series 1
High-stake traders have concluded the USDT-themed March TradeMasters Grand Prix in its first instalment of 2025, dividing up a 1 million USDT prize pool.
“The USDT Festival represents our commitment to educating and empowering traders in the dynamic cryptocurrency market,” says Joan Han, Sales and Marketing Director at Bybit. “Stablecoins are facilitating financial opportunities for millions of people and businesses around the world, achieving instant finality and unparalleled cost efficiency. USDT’s utility is its strength, and we are supporting our users in seeking opportunities in the stablecoin ecosystem through Bybit’s powerful platform and offerings,” she said.
USDT is a leading stablecoin that has maintained a $1 peg to the US dollar since its launch in 2014. With a market capitalization exceeding $140 billion at the time of writing, USDT is the most widely traded stablecoin and plays a critical role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. USDT’s deep liquidity makes it a bridge between fiat currencies and digital assets, enabling seamless transactions and trading within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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Blockchain Press Releases
AB DAO Accelerates Global Expansion: Now AB Listed on BitMart & HTX AMA to Explore the Future of Web3
SINGAPORE, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AB DAO announced today that $AB has been officially listed on BitMart (bitmart.com). Next, $AB will soon be listed on Lbank (lbank.com) and Biconomy (biconomy.com), further enhancing global liquidity and ecosystem influence.
At the same time, AB DAO has been invited to participate in HTX AMA, discussing AB public chain technology innovation, Real-World Asset (RWA) integration, and Web3 ecosystem development prospects.
BitMart $AB Trading Details
Trading Pair: AB/USDT
Deposit Opening: March 12, 2025, 17:00 (UTC+8)
Trading Opening: March 13, 2025, 17:00 (UTC+8)
Withdrawal Opening: March 14, 2025, 17:00 (UTC+8)
BitMart Official Announcement:
https://bitmart.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/34819457308187
HTX AMA: AB Public Chain and the Future of Community Governance
As part of its global expansion, AB DAO has been invited to join the HTX AMA to explore key topics such as Layer-1 blockchain competitiveness, AB’s innovations in Real-World Assets (RWA), cross-chain interoperability, and DAO governance models.
Event Time: March 13, 2025, 20:00 (UTC+8)
AMA Topic: AB Public Chain: Unlocking the Future of Community Governance
AMA Details & Participation Link:
https://www.htx.com/en-us/live/detail/h5?id=67746&invite_code=sbs66223&inviter_id=11351630
AB DAO Global Ecosystem Continues to Expand
$AB is now available on the following exchanges:
Bitget (bitget.com)
HTX (htx.com)
MEXC (mexc.com)
BingX (bingx.com)
BitMart (bitmart.com)
Hotcoin (hotcoin.com)
UEEx (ueex.com)
4E (eeee.com)
Coming Soon:
Lbank (lbank.com)
Biconomy (biconomy.com)
The listing of $AB on BitMart marks another major step in AB DAO’s global expansion strategy. In the coming months, AB will continue listing on more exchanges, expanding its ecosystem use cases and accelerating worldwide adoption.
AB DAO’s Goal: 100 Million $AB Holders
Stay Updated with AB DAO
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Blockchain Press Releases
BingX Welcomes DeepLink Protocol to Launchpool, Offering 6,666,667 DLC Tokens for Staking
PANAMA CITY, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, introduced DeepLink Protocol ($DLC) to its Launchpool, offering its users access to decentralized cloud gaming experience powered by AI and blockchain technology. The staking pools will open from March 14th for 4 days with a total allocation of 6,666,667 DLC tokens. This collaboration aims to accelerate the growth of the web3 gaming ecosystem by supporting the AI, DePIN and decentralized computing industry with cloud-based infrastructure.
Designed for applications like cloud esports, AAA gaming, and remote gaming setups, DeepLink Protocol is transforming cloud gaming on any device by integrating AI Agents, DePIN, decentralized GPU computing, and ultra-low latency cloud rendering into a seamless ecosystem. Supporting 8K visuals and a 1-millisecond response time, it delivers a seamless experience for over 2.7 million users across 120 countries.
Bringing DeepLink Protocol to BingX Launchpool enhances the platform’s value proposition by introducing a new dimension of blockchain-powered gaming. This integration enables BingX users to benefit from DeepLink’s innovative ecosystem at no cost while reinforcing the platform’s position at the forefront of Web3 advancements.
“At BingX, we are committed to connecting our users with the most promising innovations in the Web3 space,” said Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer of BingX. “DeepLink Protocol represents a game-changing evolution. Through this Launchpool, we empower our users to access and benefit from emerging blockchain ecosystems while reinforcing BingX as a gateway to the future of decentralized applications.”
This Launchpool event gives users the opportunity to easily engage with DeepLink Protocol before its spot trading goes live. This new integration provides early access to innovative blockchain projects while reinforcing BingX’s commitment to bridging decentralized technology with real-world applications.
About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange, serving over 20 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals. BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency. In 2024, BingX proudly became the official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea Football Club, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports.
For more information please visit: https://bingx.com/
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