#33 - September 2023 Development update
Welcome to the 12th official newsletter from Merit Circle
Welcome to the official newsletter from Merit Circle.
In our previous newsletter, we updated you on the latest developments around the gaming network 'Beam', introduced new team members and shared some interesting conversations we’ve had with industry thought leaders.
Since then, Beam launched on mainnet with a variety of new games building on the network, Eclipse of Edenhorde launched in Open Alpha, we brought on two marketing hires and launched a series on the web3 gaming revolution.
Read on for a summary of what’s been happening and what’s to come…
Beam mainnet now available to game developers
We are thrilled to announce that the Beam network is now available for use by the first wave of game developers. After a brief period as a testnet, the transition to mainnet is now complete, allowing a select number of developers to start deploying on the blockchain.
The full launch with permissionless validation of the network and public availability will take place after this initial release.
Developer documentation
Interested to dive into the possibilities of the network? Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, a developer, or someone new to the world of blockchain, you'll find what you are looking for to get you started building on Beam!
Check out the full documentation here.
New games building on Beam
Where various games were already eagerly waiting and anticipating to deploy on Beam, such as TrialXtreme, Walker World, Hash Rush and Edenhorde, we have recently added a variety of new games.
Amino – A blockchain based loyalty program that rewards members for living healthier and engaging with their health and fitness brand partners
Megaweapon – fast-paced top-down shooter
Castle of Blackwater – the social deduction game that pays to betray.
Eclipse of Edenhorde releases in Open Alpha
Edenhorde’s card game Eclipse is available in Open Alpha for everyone to try out. After various iterations, rounds of playtests with the loyal supporters of Edenhorde, we’re now at a stage where we’re excited to welcome everyone to try and experience the game.
To celebrate the release of the card game, we hosted a tournament among the Edenhorde community members. It’s been great fun with board participation. Curious about the final battle? Check it out below!
https://x.com/Edenhorde/status/1697634073957519618?s=20
Community governance update
We are happy to share the sixth community governance update for Merit Circle. This community governance update will seek to provide the community with a summary of the latest, and most notable governance related events, within the DAO since 6 June 2023 and until today.
To summarize;
MIP-26 - Cancel all future v2 & v3 staking rewards and unlock all v2 stakers
MIP-27 - Beam development and ecosystem funding
Proposal and discussion regarding treasury diversification
Three other discussion threads
Curious about the full update? Read it here
Merit Circle to ramp up marketing efforts with two new hires
With great enthusiasm, we are able to share that Nicholas Korsgård, Marketing Director, and Kim Bjerkeli, Marketing Manager, have officially joined Merit Circle with a mission to turn the brand into a household name. We sat down with the two lifelong gamers and friends about what brought them here, and their ambitions for Merit Circle.
Want to know more about their plans to turn Merit Circle into a household name? Read the full article here!
Merit Circle on the web3 gaming revolution
To bridge the gap between legacy and web3 gaming, the Merit Circle DAO today launches a new series of articles aimed at everyone from crypto connoisseurs to the web3 curious.
In this first article from the new series, we describe the wild ride that web3 gaming has gone on to date, and look towards the incredible uncharted territory — fully autonomous worlds — that awaits gamers in the future.
Read the full article on Medium.
Together, we grow
With Beam live on the mainnet, and everything coming together nicely, a new chapter of Merit Circle is upon us. We’re preparing everything to invite our entire community to try out Beam to its full potential, with exciting games and much more to explore. Are you ready? Beam me up!
Again, thanks everyone for your support. Together, we’re changing the game!
Our next newsletter will be sent early November.
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