CARV Digest | A Fusion of Dazzling Web2 and Web3 Gaming Extravaganza

Subtitle: This is the 22nd volume of the CARV bi-weekly newsletter, covering the updates from August 14th to August 27th, 2023.

TL; DR Version

• The revamped CARV Events Page offers streamlined access, enhanced visuals, and simplified participation, guaranteeing a holistic gaming journey.

• With more new #CARVers, we are delighted to offer an onboarding guide, which will introduce your CARV.io and help you CARV your first badge.

• Steam Frenzy Hours has been a regular event in CARV Pass. Play epic games on #Steam and earn your gaming credentials with pride!

• CARV X Matr1x Expedition brings gamers an unparalleled FPS gaming experience with enticing rewards. With gamers' passion for shooting games, we will bring more related gaming events.

• This week marks the exciting start of CARV X Genopets Step Stride Challenge. Powered by the CARV Mission board, it offers a seamless onboarding experience.

• CARV's web3 gaming ecosystem expands through strategic partnerships with prominent titles, reflecting our commitment to diversity.

💻 Dev Blog

Onboarding Guide

CARV has rolled out a comprehensive onboarding guide for newcomers. Upon signing up or logging into CARV.io, users are greeted with tips about the platform's diverse modules. The guide also provides detailed instructions on badge-minting, guiding you through the process of creating your inaugural badge.

For more details on the guide, please refer to the [article].

CARV Events Reloaded

CARV emphasizes exclusive, tailored events, offering a holistic gaming journey for gamers.

• The revamp enhances user interaction and gaming experience by introducing streamlined event access with advanced filters and status labels.

• Meanwhile, mega events and event detail pages have been upgraded for seamless participation.

• Ended events have a less pronounced presence to bring focus to ongoing and upcoming events.

More details can be found in the [article], and explore the enhanced [Events] page now!

Integration with SEI

CARV announced our official Sei integration, enabling login with Sei wallet address through Keplr, and native badge CARVing on the Sei network.

Now, you can join the [CARV X SEI celebration event] to win the badge and also the rewards.

🎮 Hottest Highlights from the Previous Fortnight

CARV X Matr1x Expedition

CARV partners with Matr1x, the top FPS mobile game in the metaverse which just launched its Alpha testing phase, to offer quests, rewards, and a collaborative gameplay experience. Engage by completing quests, joining AMAs and game night livestreams, and advancing Battle Pass levels in Matr1x to compete for badges and $1,000 USDT rewards. Also, each valid friend invitation earns you $1 USDT.

Embark on this unique [journey with Matr1x FIRE and CARV], exploring battles, rewards, and achievements together.

CARV X Genopets Step Stride Challenge

CARV collaborates with Genopets, the innovative free-to-play and move-to-earn NFT mobile game that merges fitness with entertainment. Utilizing the CARV Mission Board, Genopets presents a month-long event to swiftly onboard gamers while nurturing daily walking routines.

Download Genopets, use the invite code [CARVGENO], link wallets, and bank steps for various durations to earn mission points and badges.

Join the [Step Stride Challenge] now, stay tuned for community livestreams next week, and maximize your engagement and chances to win.

Steam Frenzy Hours

CARV is paving the way for gamers to transition web2 gaming moments to web3 achievements via the CARV Pass weekly quests, offering a one-week-long event featuring top Steam games like CSGO, Dota2, and more.

Players can participate in quests by selecting favourite games, accumulating playtime, and claiming rewards. Completing 1/3/6 quests grants special rewards, while achieving a blackout in 9 quests earns the ultimate badge and a 200k GEM reward.

Remarkably, over 1,200 badges were carved during the event, marking the involvement of more web2 gamers on CARV.

🌍 Expanding and Powering the Ecosystem

CARV's commitment to a thriving web3 gaming ecosystem is evident through strategic partnerships with leading games such as Tales of Elleria, Kaiju Cards, Zypher Games, and Fableborne. This expansion signifies our dedication to providing a diverse and enriched gaming experience.

To foster engagement and understanding, we've conducted insightful AMAs with Tales of Elleria, Splinterlands, and Genopets, delving into the essence of these games.

As we continue to extend our influence globally, our impact begins from specific regions and ripples outward. These accounts are windows into our evolving world, offering glimpses of the dynamic and immersive universe that CARV is shaping.

Follow our all-platform accounts for more updates [CARV official Link3].

🎡 Cross-Community Gaming Event

CARV and Matr1x Teamwork Epic cross-community action took place last week with an AMA and joint livestream gaming event between CARV and Matr1x. On August 23rd, Madeira, Co-founder of Matr1x, held an AMA discussing their alpha test insights. This was followed by a game night where Matr1x livestreamed playing with the CARV community, then CARV streamed gameplay with the Matr1x's group. It was a special night of FPS fun and inside perspective into Matr1x's development. Both CARV and Matr1x communities collided in an excellent showcase of skill and teamwork. The action-packed evening highlighted the potential for more collaborative events in the next updates.

👀 Industry Insights

CARV has consistently prioritized the growth and evolution of diverse of all kinds of games. During the past two weeks, we have deeply explored the Roin ecosystem and FPS games. For more details:

[Game discovery - Ronin ecosystem]

[Game Discovery - FPS Games]

About CARV

CARV is building a credential infrastructure focused on gaming, enabling gamers with enhanced social and seamless credential-based experiences across games while empowering games with privacy-preserving, AI-driven intelligence for growth and operations.

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