Anomaly, a blockchain and AI gaming startup, has released a new Telegram Launcher with multiple mini-games that use ChatGPT. This comes after their well-received testnet campaign, which in just one week had over 300,000 users and over 120,000 NFTs created by distinct wallets.
Three entertaining minigames are available to users via the new Telegram bot: Dicestone, Anomaly Pinball, and the soon-to-be-released Wildstone. These games allow players to compete against ChatGPT and can be accessed up to three times per day per user. This action capitalizes on the increasing demand for decentralized applications (dApps) based on Telegram.
The social finance (SocialFi) components that these games bring to the cryptocurrency ecosystem are highlighted by Anomaly’s approach.
To access these games, players can search for @anomaly_launch_bot on Telegram, available for both desktop and mobile users. Each game provides a unique experience:
Anomaly’s CEO, Long Do, highlights their vision of merging GenAI and social finance into successful business models. He stated, “We believe the gaming industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift with the advent of mini-game apps on social platforms like Telegram and now Discord. This evolution represents an untapped user acquisition and engagement frontier, particularly within the web3 space.” He added that users could connect their Anomaly NFT collections for double-up rewards and other perks.
Anomaly has also enabled partner B3 with onchain Telegram games. Sean Geng, Cofounder and CTO of NPC Labs, a core contributor to B3, expressed excitement about the partnership: “We are thrilled to embark on this new venture with Anomaly, which represents a significant leap forward in onchain gaming experiences. By integrating our technologies with Anomaly’s innovative platform, we’re able to offer a fresh and immersive way to engage with the community on Telegram. Our partnership underpins our commitment to breaking new ground in the blockchain space and delivering exceptional interactive experiences.”
This launch aligns with Anomaly’s recent partnerships and integrations with other blockchain technologies, ensuring a seamless and enhanced gaming experience. The company secured $1.45 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by Decasonic, Shima Capital, and Break Orbit, indicating strong investor confidence. Anomaly has also been approved to participate in the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
Anomaly continues to innovate, developing AI-powered SDKs for rapid game development and deployment across social media platforms. These technologies enable sophisticated game mechanics, such as automated matchmaking and in-game asset generation, poised to revolutionize social gaming.