The release signals a move away from chasing mass-market gamers, instead leaning into the crypto-native subculture of users who trade meme coins, mint NFTs, and live onchain.
According to Precedence Research, the global Web3 gaming market is projected to surge from $31.49 billion in 2024 to approximately $182.98 billion by 2034. This growth is expected to be fueled by a growing number of mainstream titles, including Gunzilla Games' Off The Grid launching on PlayStation 5, and the global FIFA franchise venturing into Web3 versions.
Anonymous Labs has some experience in blending entertainment with blockchain technologies. The developer previously launched a meme coin project based on the Simon’s Cat web cartoon on the BNB Chain. The CAT token, while experiencing recent gains aligned with broader market trends, has shown the volatility typical of digital assets.
WARP Chain is specifically tailored to address game developers' challenges when incorporating blockchain elements into their projects. The platform offers a suite of tools, including Web3 software development kits (SDKs), AI-driven tokenomics, and publishing support to streamline blockchain adoption.
Despite the turbulence, venture capital (VC) firms have continued to invest heavily in blockchain and crypto startups, particularly in areas such as decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), Web3 gaming, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and derivatives markets.
