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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Floki's Valhalla launches on mainnet
FLOKI launched Valhalla on mainnet today (30) | Valhalla, the highly anticipated metaverse game by Floki, has officially launched its mainnet today (30) - and players can earn MILLIONS. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The game, which has been in development for over three years, marks a major shift for the company from its origins as a meme token to a blockchain-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Inspired by norse mythology, Valhalla offers players a unique experience. With elements such as character progression, combat, resource management, and guild cooperation, the game has attracted the attention of millions. One in particular includes Hafthor Bjornsson, best known for his role as The Mountain in Game of Thrones who streamed the MMORPG on his twitch: . The game features turn-based tactical combat in hexagonal battle arenas, NFT creatures called Veras, and an expansive open world that players can explore and conquer together. It also offers real ownership of in-game assets, giving players multiple ways to earn for their time and skill through its play-to-earn structure. This sees FLOKI tokens earned through battles, quests, and trading - unlike most traditional games - and are a meme-inspired crypto token with real value. "This is not just about putting a game on-chain - it's about making blockchain gaming better and delivering on the promise made to our community that we will fix many of the problems found within the blockchain P2E gaming space," said Pedro Vidal, Community Relations Officer at FLOKI. "We're not building for hype. 'We're building something gamers actually want to play - and pushing the boundaries of what can be accomplished in the play-to-earn and blockchain gaming world. 'This is only the beginning." Alongside the launch, millions from the treasury will fund In Game Rewards and also further game development, marketing, and the formation of industry partnerships aimed at expanding user reach and engagement. Which comes at a good time following FLOKI's new partnership with Method, an esports organisation , and with the forecasted growth of the blockchain gaming industry to exceed $25 billion by 2030. Method, who has deep ties to the World of Warcraft community, will support Valhalla through dedicated content - including guides, tips, and updates across its platforms. The collaboration aims to introduce Valhalla to Method's large MMO-focused audience ahead of the game's mainnet launch on June 30, marking a significant step for Floki's efforts to expand Web3 gaming into the mainstream. Valhalla is a blockchain-based MMORPG inspired by Norse mythology, offering players the chance to discover, tame, and battle with creatures called Veras. The game features a player-driven economy and a hexagonal battlefield designed for dynamic combat. You can play the game now and it will be officially launched on Mainnet on June 30, 2025. Valhalla was developed by FLOKI. Learn more at
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Floki's Valhalla launches on mainnet
FLOKI launched Valhalla on mainnet today (30) | Valhalla, the highly anticipated metaverse game by Floki, has officially launched its mainnet today (30) - and players can earn MILLIONS. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The game, which has been in development for over three years, marks a major shift for the company from its origins as a meme token to a blockchain-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Inspired by norse mythology, Valhalla offers players a unique experience. With elements such as character progression, combat, resource management, and guild cooperation, the game has attracted the attention of millions. One in particular includes Hafthor Bjornsson, best known for his role as The Mountain in Game of Thrones who streamed the MMORPG on his twitch: . The game features turn-based tactical combat in hexagonal battle arenas, NFT creatures called Veras, and an expansive open world that players can explore and conquer together. It also offers real ownership of in-game assets, giving players multiple ways to earn for their time and skill through its play-to-earn structure. This sees FLOKI tokens earned through battles, quests, and trading - unlike most traditional games - and are a meme-inspired crypto token with real value. "This is not just about putting a game on-chain - it's about making blockchain gaming better and delivering on the promise made to our community that we will fix many of the problems found within the blockchain P2E gaming space," said Pedro Vidal, Community Relations Officer at FLOKI. "We're not building for hype. 'We're building something gamers actually want to play - and pushing the boundaries of what can be accomplished in the play-to-earn and blockchain gaming world. 'This is only the beginning." Alongside the launch, millions from the treasury will fund In Game Rewards and also further game development, marketing, and the formation of industry partnerships aimed at expanding user reach and engagement. Which comes at a good time following FLOKI's new partnership with Method, an esports organisation , and with the forecasted growth of the blockchain gaming industry to exceed $25 billion by 2030. Method, who has deep ties to the World of Warcraft community, will support Valhalla through dedicated content - including guides, tips, and updates across its platforms. The collaboration aims to introduce Valhalla to Method's large MMO-focused audience ahead of the game's mainnet launch on June 30, marking a significant step for Floki's efforts to expand Web3 gaming into the mainstream. Valhalla is a blockchain-based MMORPG inspired by Norse mythology, offering players the chance to discover, tame, and battle with creatures called Veras. The game features a player-driven economy and a hexagonal battlefield designed for dynamic combat. You can play the game now and it will be officially launched on Mainnet on June 30, 2025. Valhalla was developed by FLOKI.
South Wales Argus
25-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Ystrad Mynach gym in 24-hour relay for Ronald McDonald House
Runners from Evolution Gym in Ystrad Mynach took part in a 24-hour relay raising funds for Ronald McDonald House. The charity provides free home-away-from-home accommodation and support to families whilst their children are having treatment in hospital. The 22 members taking part divided themselves into teams of four, with each person running one mile before tagging in the next one. The event got underway at 10am on Saturday, with the final leg being run 24 hours later. Julie and Greg Turley organised the 24-hour relay at Evolution Fitness. (Image: Tom Moody) Organiser Julie Turley said: 'We've got a family member that's recently used the charity. 'We heard about their story and thought it was a great charity to support. 'The gym is very community based. We support a lot projects. 'A lot of people at the gym, especially through Covid, struggled with their mental health. 'This gym has been a lifesaver. 'It's almost like a safe space. Members of Evolution Fitness took part in the 24-hour relay. (Image: Tom Moody) 'We're all going to pull each other through and support each other. We're so blessed that we're raising all this money for charity and that's what's going to keep us going. 'We've got a mix of people of all abilities who intend on walking a mile right through to some people who are going to try and set a bit of a record.' Kezia Edwards and her son Floki came along to support the runners. Their family, from Machen, stayed at Ronald McDonald House for between a month and six weeks when Floki was kept in the ICU in Cardiff after he was born. Kezia Edwards and her son Floki came to support the runners. (Image: Tom Moody) 'That we were staying close was such a godsend,' Ms Edwards said. 'We were able to be right next to his incubator. 'It was like a home away from home. 'It's a massive stress relief that we didn't have to leave him. Even just the thought of going home every day without our baby. It was supposed to be the happiest time of our lives. 'Without those rooms being sponsored, we would have potentially had to go home to an empty house without our baby for six weeks.' The first runners set off on the opening leg of the 24-hour relay. (Image: Tom Moody) 'I know people who have used the charity so for me and for them it was an important thing to support,' said Jason Jones. 'We're always doing fun events like this. We make them fun too, and raise money for a good cause.' 'We try and do something every year,' said Paul Jessop. 'Believe it or not, we're doing a class afterwards on Sunday!' After completing their challenge, the group has raised more than £3,000. You can find out more, or donate if you are able to, at
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RWA Platform TokenFi Is Tokenizing the Floki Minibot
TokenFi, a sister project to Floki that focuses on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, is set to tokenize the Floki Minibot M1 — an AI-powered robot built by Rice Robotics — marking what the team says is the first tokenization of a consumer AI robot. The move coincides with the launch of TokenFi's RWA tokenization module on May 23. A presale for the Minibot M1's token will go live the same day, initially for users on a whitelist compiled by Rice AI and select Floki ecosystem participants. The presale ties into broader plans to launch Rice AI's RICE token and conduct an airdrop for Floki (FLOKI) and TokenFi (TOKEN) holders, according to the announcement. Further details are expected post-sale, the team told CoinDesk. The Floki Minibot is a branded version of Rice Robotics' compact delivery and companion robot, which operates autonomously and is built on the RICE AI system. Rice Robotics counts Nvidia, Softbank, Mitsui Fudosan and 7-Eleven Japan among its partners and clients. "This is the first time in history that an AI robot will be tokenized,' TokenFi said in a statement to CoinDesk. 'It's a phenomenal moment for TokenFi, the RWA industry, and the AI robotics space.' TokenFi aims to be a leading RWA infrastructure provider, allowing companies to tokenize real-world items — from assets to equity and now robotics — using blockchain rails. Floki developers said earlier this year that they believe Rice Robotics is 'well-positioned for growth' in the AI robotics sector, citing industry projections that peg the market at over $100 billion by 2030. TOKEN has gained 19% in the past 24 hours, data from CoinGecko show, alongside a jump in major tokens. The CoinDesk 20 Index, a measure of the broader crypto market, has added 3%.
Perth Now
09-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Rice Robotics team up with Floki to launch AI companion robot
Rice Robotics is launching a custom AI-powered companion robot in partnership with Floki. The Hong Kong-based robotics startup has announced the launch of the Minibot M1, which has been developed in conjunction with Floki. The robot will operate on the decentralised RICE AI protocol and integrate features designed to support everyday tasks and foster emotional interaction with users. The Minibot M1 will function as a personal assistant capable of managing household schedules, retrieving online information, and offering companionship through features such as music, storytelling and conversational engagement. Users who interact with the robot will earn $RICE tokens in return, forming part of a data collection and training ecosystem for robotic intelligence. The launch of the robot is to be accompanied by the introduction of the $RICE token, which will serve as the utility token of the RICE AI protocol. The token will debut on TokenFi Launchpad, with staking opportunities available for holders of $TOKEN, the native token of TokenFi. Airdrops of $RICE will also be issued to holders and stakers of both $FLOKI and $TOKEN. Rice Robotics has partnerships with a number of major corporations including SoftBank, Nvidia, Dubai Future Foundation, NTT Japan and Mitsui Fudosan. Its robots are currently deployed in delivery settings across Japan, including unmanned indoor delivery for 7-Eleven Japan and office services at SoftBank headquarters. Floki's involvement in the project marks another step in its strategy to expand into tokenised AI and blockhchain-enabled services. Through sister project TokenFI, Floki aims to facilitate the tokenisation of real-world assets and data, including AI-generated content and robotic learning models. Rice Robotics secured over $7 million earlier this year in a pre-Series A funding round led by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Soul Capital and Audacy Ventures. The company is working towards a decentralised data-sharing model where robots can exchange training data autonomously to improve performance without centralised oversight. The AI robotics sector is currently valued at approximately $22 billion and is tipped to exceed $100 billion by 2030, according to industry estimations. The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into robotics marks a transformative era for interaction between humans and machines – as society enters uncharted territory where robots shift from industrial roles to emotionally responsive companions and personal assistants.
