Video game giant Atari has announced 500 limited edition physically redeemable NFTs via Dyli, a blockchain-powered collectibles marketplace.
Through an announcement on January 23rd, the New York-based gaming company announced the launch of a limited edition collectible patch themed around the game's heritage.
Each pack costs $15 and includes one of seven new or vintage 1980s patch designs and the chance to win bonus items such as gift cards and special items signed by Atari founder Nolan Bushnell. Masu.
The packs will be sold on Dyli, a blockchain-powered marketplace built on Abstract Chain, the upcoming Ethereum Layer 2 developed by Pudgy Penguins Creator Igloo Inc. Each patch pack is associated with a redeemable NFT. before claiming a physical version, according to Atari's blog post.
However, while NFT packs only reveal a specific patch design upon purchase, bonus items will remain private until physical packs are redeemed.
All NFTs are stored and managed in Dyli's unified wallet. It supports gas-free transactions with fees covered through Abstract Chain's native paymaster. Buyers can hold NFT packs indefinitely, trade them on Dyli's secondary marketplace, and users can buy, sell, or redeem packs before redeeming the physical version.
The pack will be released next week. According to Dyli founder Alex Needelman, these “partner drops” will help bring Dyli and Abstract Chain on board with “the next million users.”
This is far from Atari's first foray into blockchain. Gaming Pioneer has been exploring the Web3 initiative since 2018 with the launch of its own cryptocurrency ATRI in 2018.
Over the years, we have continued to expand our presence in the sector by partnering with industry heavyweights like Enjin and Litecoin.
Last year, we partnered with Coinbase to launch Onchain Arcade on Ethereum L2, bringing classic games like Asteroids and Breakout to the blockchain.
Other major names in the gaming industry like Sega and Ubisoft are also venturing into blockchain games.
Sega has partnered with Oasys, a gaming-optimized blockchain platform, to bring its popular title Sangokushi Taisen to the Web3 space. Similarly, Ubisoft announced its first blockchain-based game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles.
