This animal racing game opens up new tools for NFT collectors
Bridging the gap between NFT and blockchain gaming spaces has been an ongoing challenge for crypto enthusiasts and developers. Large NFT pools try to integrate utility and provide benefits to holders. However, building a full-fledged game is often beyond the budget possibilities of such projects.
On the other hand, collectibles from game projects rarely reach the popularity and appreciation of blue chip NFTs. So the question remains: How can NFT collectors use their digital assets in other Web3 projects, especially active gaming platforms? One project has found the solution and is already attracting a solid user base.
NFT collections enter the race
PetaRush is an ambitious racing game project that uses NFTs to represent the playable characters on the platform. The project has already successfully sold out both the whitelist and public sale as interest in the platform grows.
What’s more impressive, however, is that PetaRush has created a platform that allows users to integrate popular NFT collections outside of the game’s ecosystem. For example, PhantaBear holders have the chance to use their Bear NFTs in-game and race them in competition with PetaRush characters. The team behind the game is continuously working on bringing more NFT integrations to the game.
The ability to add a new layer of utility to NFT collections gives PetaRush a competitive edge over other racing games in the blockchain industry. Not only that, the game has the potential to attract users who would not traditionally venture into Web3 games. To top it all off, this innovative project wants to welcome everyone to the blockchain gaming space – even users who are not part of the crypto ecosystem yet.
Open up the Web3 space to everyone
Aside from targeting NFT collectors and giving them an extra layer of utility, PetaRush has another important mission. One of the biggest challenges facing the blockchain gaming space is attracting a mainstream audience. To help tackle that challenge, PetaRush has chosen to open up its platform to all users.
Players are not required to own an NFT or even a crypto wallet to start playing the game. As players progress throughout the game, they earn rewards, which can lead to whitelist spots and even NFTs. However, players don’t need to puzzle over anything to start enjoying the Mars-themed racing tracks.
Combined with the multi-IP focus of the platform, PetaRush is positioned to redefine the Web3 space. Taking the most sought-after NFTs and bridging this to blockchain gaming while opening the ecosystem to users completely new to crypto is a step in the right direction for the popularization of Web3 gaming.
NFTs and games come together
The NFT space boomed in popularity in 2022, attracting a lot of mainstream coverage. Meanwhile, the gaming space generated more than half of all blockchain activity by the end of the year.
As these two sectors merge to form the next generation of Web3 projects, more and more users will flock to the crypto space. While the economic climate may not be favorable, the end of crypto winter may come from the emergence of Web3 projects that benefit mainstream users and crypto enthusiasts.
Those looking to learn more about PetaRush and its latest NFT integrations can check out the game on the website. PetaRush is currently in its second round of beta testing and the game is open to everyone for free.
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