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Metaverse Creation Platform MetaSpace & SpaceY 2025 Closes A Series with $21 Million
San Jose, California–(Newsfile Corp. – November 12, 2021) – In the next 100 years, there will be two great migrations of mankind. One to space and planets like Mars. The other to a digital parallel world in the Metaverse. This will finally be another contribution to the continuation of civilization and to realize the immortality of life. MetaSpace is a metaverse creation platform and has recently released the first tower defense game created with MetaSpace, SpaceY 2025.
Figure 1: Metaverse creation platform MetaSpace & SpaceY 2025 closes A series with $21 million
SpaceY 2025 not only excites many KOLs and 120,000 player and community fans worldwide, but also numerous high-profile investors. The 3D Metaverse sandbox game about colonizing and defending Mars raised a total of $ 21 million in tokens and equity in its recent series A round: Among them are Ash WSB, Draper Dragon, Formless Capital, Huobi Ventures and Magnus Capital – just to name a few.
For Robin Duan, founder of SpaceY 2025, the metaverse cannot be built using the original Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Internet architecture. Through the ERC-721 and ERC-1155 protocols, it is possible to clarify ownership in the virtual world. “The Metaverse introduces a new universe where each of us can be the creator in this parallel world. The oasis in Ready Player One and cyberspace in Cyberpunk 2077 become reality,” says Robin, who has more than 20 years of experience in online games.
Dora Yue – Founder of OKEx Blockdream Ventures shares insights on GameFi and Metaverse and the reasons for investing in Spacey 2025:
“Axie Infinity soared violently from 0 – 3 billion in 3 years, a game to breed & battle with 1.85 million DAUs, which gamers could earn by Play. SpaceY 2025 is one of the most graphic examples of new-edge gaming experiences, where the community or game players could easily connect and own their property with NFTs, exploring the Mars LANDS and trading the valuable creations such as Martian assets and other digital items freely governed by its DAO.”
Harry Yin – Researcher from Huobi Ventures on why SpaceY 2025 was added to the portfolio as a Metaverse and GameFi project:
“The metaverse is the future of online gaming, and hardcore gamers have always expected it. Huobi Ventures decided to invest in SpaceY 2025 because it is a revolutionary project. It’s worth noting that the SpaceY 2025 team is one of the first teams to do a 3A project.”
Richard Wang – Partner of DraperDragon Fund about the investment in web3.0 and SpaceY 2025:
“Draper Dragon has invested in Web3.0 based on the belief that it is an essential new development. The Metaverse, as a new lifestyle of human civilization, will definitely be based on Web3.0. That’s why Draper Dragon invests in innovative projects that can bring the Metaverse further into everyday life – like SpaceY 2025.”
Jonathan Allen – Co-founder of Magnus Capital on the decision to fund SpaceY 2025:
“The Metaverse and GameFi have captivated an industry known for innovation. SpaceY 2025 aims to push those sectors to new heights with their beautiful game design, polished looks, and diverse ecosystem. Magnus Capital is honored to support a team as passionate and experienced as Blockfish on their journey.”
Ash – Founder of AshWSB sharing the reasons to invest in the Metaverse and the GameFi sector in general and SpaceY 2025 in particular:
“The metaverse is going to be the next innovative space bridging different opportunities across everyone whether it be social, finance or gaming sector. SpaceY 2025 is delivering the essential components to garner my attention as an impressive project.”
Juliet Su – Partner at New Tribe Capital explains what led them to allocation into the Metaverse and GameFi sector and SpaceY 2025:
“New Tribe Capital views the Metaverse and Gamify sector as one of the fastest growing sectors in the blockchain ecosystem for the next decade. SpaceY 2025 is a project that gamifies the blockchain by offering players incentives to earn while playing. (…) New Tribe Capital could not resist investing in such a revolutionary project.”
Văn Quân – Co-Founder Titans Ventures on Metaverse and SpaceY 2025:
“Metaverse is expected to be an attractive investment that will bring many great solutions to humanity. SpaceY2025 has an excellent vision and is built by a very well-trained team, which makes Titan Capital believe in the future success of Metaverse NFT Blockchain and opens more opportunities for crypto investors.”
Cecilia Li – Director of Formless Capital, explains the reasons for investing in SpaceY 2025, Metaverse and GameFi:
“Formless Capital believes GameFi can be one of the best opportunities for blockchain projects to finally achieve mass adoption and real use cases with solid, organic community engagement. Formless Capital has known the founder for many years and believes in his skills and experience. The studio has already launched very successful tower defense games. The Mars theme is also very appealing and the polished graphics and rendering quality will provide an advanced blockchain gaming experience.”
About SpaceY 2025
SpaceY’s vision is to become one of the leading open-source metaverse platforms that allows all players with or without programming skills to easily create independent games. That is how they want to realize their mission: use blockchain technology to inherit human culture genes and create a virtual parallel world based on a silicon-based civilization through NFT assets.
The investments will fund the further development of the SpaceY game series. A beta version was already published on the website in July 2021. The full version is expected for the end of November 2021. Additional versions for Steam and mobile gaming are planned for 2022. The team will continue to improve the game in order to offer its fans great and completely new gaming experiences – while they are also benefiting financially through the “play-to-earn” concept.
More about SpaceY 2025
Website: https://www.spacey2025.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spacey2025
Telegram (International): https://t.me/Spacey2025
Telegram (Chinese): http://t.me/SpaceY2025Chinesecommunity
Telegram (Russian): https://t.me/SpaceY2025_Russian
Telegram (Arabic): https://t.me/SpaceY2025Arabic
Telegram (Vietnamese): https://t.me/SpaceY2025Vietnam
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/cUeNS8UzGW
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about SpaceY 2025: https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/spacey-2025-metaverse-v1-is-online
How to try SpaceY 2025: https://spacey2025.medium.com/step-by-step-how-to-get-into-the-v1-of-space-y-2025-ffaa0ac37ba5
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A Pivotal Moment for Blockchain’s Many Frontiers
Today’s briefing arrives at a crossroads in blockchain’s evolution. From AI-driven Layer-1 grant programs to gamified resets in Web3, from supply-chain trust revolutions to exchange-driven token incentives, and high-stakes regulatory leadership shifts, the industry is charting new territory on multiple fronts. As builders, investors, and policymakers navigate this shifting terrain, five stories stand out for their potential to reshape blockchain’s trajectory:
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Lightchain Protocol AI unveils a $150,000 developer grant program to onboard top builders in AI × blockchain.
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Blockchain gaming experiences its lowest engagement of 2025, signaling a sector reset toward sustainability.
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Norwegian Seafood Council research highlights blockchain’s trust-building power in global supply chains.
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MEXC Exchange announces the Einstein (EIN) listing on July 20, 2025, buoyed by a $50 million rewards event.
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Summer Mersinger, a US CFTC commissioner, is tapped as CEO of the Blockchain Association, marking a pivotal regulatory turn.
In this op-ed–style briefing, we’ll unpack each development, explore its implications for blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs, and assess how these narratives intersect to define today’s momentum.
1. Lightchain Protocol AI’s $150K Grant: Catalyzing Decentralized Intelligence
What happened: On May 15, 2025, Lightchain Protocol AI—a Layer-1 blockchain optimized for AI workloads—launched its Developer Grant & Ecosystem Incentive Program, pledging up to $150,000 in total funding to on-board teams building dApps, explorers, wallets, analytics dashboards, DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, and AI-powered modules on its network. Grants are milestone-based (up to $5,000 per milestone), accompanied by technical support, co-marketing, and ecosystem visibility. Source: Bitcoin News
Why it matters: Lightchain’s move underscores the growing fusion of AI and blockchain. By allocating resources to builders at the intersection of these technologies, the protocol signals that the next wave of innovation will hinge on intelligent smart contracts, federated learning coordination, and on-chain decision-making. For developers, this grant lowers barriers to entry and emphasizes sustainable, value-driven growth over token speculation.
> “We’re seeking impactful projects that align with Lightchain AI’s goal of bridging AI and blockchain—everything from AI prediction markets to compute marketplaces.” > — Lightchain Protocol AI Core Team
Implications:
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DeFi & NFTs: Expect AI-augmented lending protocols and NFT platforms with dynamic metadata driven by on-chain models.
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Ecosystem Growth: Lightchain’s aggressive grant strategy may spur competitors (e.g., Ethereum layer-2s) to bolster their own builder incentives.
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Governance & Sustainability: The milestone-based approach aligns funding with tangible progress, a model DeFi DAOs may increasingly adopt for resource allocation.
Source: Bitcoin News
2. Blockchain Gaming’s 2025 Low: A “Reset” Toward Quality
What happened: According to Crypto.news, blockchain gaming saw daily active wallets dip to 4.8 million in April 2025—a 10% month-over-month decline and the lowest point of the year for Web3 gaming. Share of the DApp ecosystem for gaming fell to 21%, now tied with DeFi, while AI projects surged to 16% of on-chain activity. Funding also plunged nearly 70% from March to $21 million in April, though Arbitrum Gaming Ventures deployed $10 million from its $200 million fund to support titles like Wildcard, XAI Network, and Proof of Play. Source: Crypto.news
> “Capital is harder to secure, but that’s not necessarily bad. Weak projects are falling away, and funds are flowing into builders laying the groundwork for the next generation of blockchain games.” > — Sara Gherghelas, DappRadar Analyst
Why it matters: The downturn reflects a market recalibration from token-centric models toward user engagement, game mechanics, and interoperability—key for mainstream adoption. High-profile missteps (e.g., Square Enix shelving Symbiogenesis, Sega’s experimental launch of KAI: Battle of Three Kingdoms) contrast with enduring partnerships like Ubisoft + Immutable’s Might & Magic card game.
Implications:
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DeFi and Gaming Convergence: As DeFi’s share remains steady, expect crossover innovations (e.g., on-chain staking integrated into gameplay).
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Investor Focus: Sustainable tokenomics over ‘yin-yang’ hype; capital will favor projects with robust retention metrics and revenue models.
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NFT Utility: Gaming’s reset may accelerate evolution of NFTs beyond collectibles into dynamic, utility-driven assets.
Source: Crypto.news
3. Deepening Trust in Seafood with Blockchain Transparency
What happened: Perishable News reported on May 15, 2025, that the Norwegian Seafood Council found 89% of consumers desire more information on seafood sourcing. Producers are piloting decentralized blockchain solutions to trace products “sea to shop floor,” sharing immutable data on species, harvest location, handling, and quality checks to reassure ethically conscious buyers. Source: Perishable News
Why it matters: While most blockchain discourse orbits finance and gaming, supply-chain applications represent a mass-market use case for Web3. Immutable provenance data combats fraud, illegal fishing, and mislabelling—an urgent concern as global seafood consumption climbs.
Implications:
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Consumer Engagement: Brands adopting on-chain traceability can premium-price products by verifying sustainability standards, fair labor practices, and environmental impact.
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DeFi Integration: Tokenized incentives could reward ethical producers or create staking mechanisms for supply-chain stakeholders.
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Broader Web3 Adoption: Success in seafood may catalyze blockchain tracking in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods.
Source: Perishable News
4. MEXC’s Einstein (EIN) Listing & $50 Million Rewards Event
What happened: PR Newswire announced on May 16, 2025, that MEXC, a leading global crypto exchange, will list the Einstein (EIN) token on July 20, 2025 (UTC). To celebrate, MEXC has launched a $50 million EIN rewards event, offering incentives through trading competitions, referral bonuses, staking pools, and community tasks. Source: PR Newswire
Why it matters: Large-scale rewards events can drive short-term volume spikes and social engagement, but they also test community loyalty and tokenomics viability. EIN’s positioning as a “science-minded” utility token in educational and research partnerships adds thematic depth to what might otherwise be a routine exchange listing.
Implications:
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Trading & Community Growth: Expect surges in trading volume, potentially setting new ATHs for MEXC’s platform metrics.
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DeFi Crossplay: EIN holders may see integration into DeFi protocols for governance, liquidity mining, and educational grants.
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Regulatory Watch: Large-scale token events continue to attract scrutiny over securities classifications and promotional compliance.
Source: PR Newswire
5. Summer Mersinger Becomes CEO of the Blockchain Association
What happened: Gadgets360 reported that on May 14, 2025, the Blockchain Association confirmed that Summer Mersinger, currently a commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will step down on May 30 and begin as the Association’s CEO on June 2. Mersinger has championed balanced, consumer-focused digital asset rules and will spearhead advocacy for fit-for-purpose legislation alongside US regulators. Source: Gadgets360
> “Summer’s knowledge of how elected officials think through complex questions will be vital as we await next steps on stablecoin and market structure bills.” > — Blockchain Association
Why it matters: The appointment bridges regulatory expertise and industry advocacy at a moment when Congress is eyeing stablecoin frameworks and broader crypto oversight. Mersinger’s shift signals a blurring of lines between government and industry, with potential to accelerate law-making and foster public-private collaboration.
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Policy Acceleration: Expect renewed momentum on stablecoin legislation, DeFi disclosures, and market-structure rules by August 2025, per administration timelines.
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Industry Confidence: Firms may feel emboldened to innovate under clearer regulatory signals, supporting growth in DeFi, NFT marketplaces, and tokenized asset offerings.
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Global Alignment: US-led regulatory frameworks often influence EU and APAC regimes—this leadership change could ripple through the international policy landscape.
Source: Gadgets360
Conclusion: Five Threads Weaving Tomorrow’s Blockchain Fabric
Today’s headlines paint a multifaceted portrait of blockchain’s ongoing maturation:
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Ecosystem Incentives: Grant programs like Lightchain’s signal a builder-first ethos, turbocharging AI × blockchain synergy.
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Quality Over Hype: Gaming’s dip reflects a necessary market reset, steering capital to sustainable, engagement-driven projects.
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Real-World Utility: Supply-chain transparency demonstrates blockchain’s power beyond finance, enhancing consumer trust.
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Tokenomics in Motion: Exchange listings and rewards events underscore the ever-evolving interplay between liquidity, community, and utility.
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Regulatory Convergence: Leadership moves like Mersinger’s appointment highlight the tightening feedback loop between policymakers and the Web3 sector.
As blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs continue to intersect, today’s developments underscore a pivotal shift: the industry is moving from speculative frontiers to pragmatic, real-world applications—backed by funding, governance, and policy frameworks that prioritize longevity and trust. Keep these threads in mind as we watch the next chapters unfold.
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