Blockchain games and metaverse projects raised $1.3B in Q3: DappRadar
The blockchain gaming sector remains active in terms of adoption and venture capital firms have taken notice, according to industry data. Venture financing for the blockchain industry remained robust in the third quarter, even as bearish conditions ravaged digital asset markets, a sign that venture capital firms were focused more on the long-term value proposition of the sector. Blockchain games and metaverse projects raised a cumulative $1.3 billion in venture capital between July and September, according to DappRadar’s latest BGA Games Report. While this figure was down 48% compared to....
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