PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OnePiece Labs, a leading Web3 incubator, is proud to announce its collaboration with AEON and The Open Network (TON) Foundation as the official U.S. Hackathon Partner for the GameOn TON Global Gaming Hackathon. This landmark event, running from September to December 2024, aims to foster innovation in Web3 gaming within the TON ecosystem.
The GameOn TON Hackathon offers a substantial prize pool of $6 million, including direct investments, grants, and rewards for top-performing teams. Participants will have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge games on the TON blockchain, leveraging AEON’s advanced crypto payment solutions. The hackathon features a hybrid format, combining virtual sessions with in-person events in major areas and cities such as North America, Singapore, Sydney, and Dubai.
As the U.S. Hackathon Partner, OnePiece Labs will host a series of events and workshops including Web3 University Tours, On Site Hacker Gatherings, Web3 Happy Hours, and Closing Ceremony, designed to engage and support the North American developer community. These initiatives aim to provide participants with the resources and mentorship needed to excel in the hackathon and contribute to the growth of the TON gaming ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to partner with AEON and the TON Foundation on this groundbreaking initiative,” said Dafu Gao, Partner of OnePiece Labs. “Our mission is to empower developers and entrepreneurs in the Web3 space, and the GameOn TON Hackathon provides an excellent platform for showcasing talent and driving innovation in blockchain gaming.”
Developers, gaming enthusiasts, and blockchain innovators interested in participating can find more information and register on the official GameOn TON Hackathon website: https://aeon.xyz/gameon.
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About OnePiece Labs
OnePiece Labs is the premier incubator supporting Web3 startups through a program that includes networking, mentorship, and resource access. Our focus is on results-driven outcomes and the success of our portfolio companies. OnePiece Labs was founded by experienced Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and community leaders with the goal of building the next generation of Web3 unicorns.
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About AEON
AEON is a next-generation modular payment protocol designed to unify the standard of crypto payments and enable real-world connectivity. By simplifying the integration, processing, and settlement of crypto payments, AEON offers low-cost, verifiable, and secure payment processing. Developing a robust crypto payment standard akin to Visa, AEON aims to connect Web3 infrastructures with mass adoption use cases, ensuring adaptability, liquidity, and efficiency.
About The Open Network (TON) Foundation
The Open Network (TON) Foundation is dedicated to advancing the TON blockchain ecosystem, promoting decentralization, and fostering innovation in blockchain technology. TON’s blockchain technology offers a secure, transparent, and decentralized platform for in-game transactions, asset ownership, and community governance, leading to a more equitable and engaging gaming experience.
About The Open Network (TON)
The Open Network (TON) is a global, decentralized blockchain community focused on putting crypto in every pocket. By building the Web3 ecosystem in Telegram Messenger, TON’s vision is to empower 500 million users to own their digital identity, data, and assets by 2028. Learn more at https://ton.org/.
About Nomad Capital
Nomad Capital is an operator fund that provides hands-on assistance to help projects develop and scale. We not only have strong experience in investing but also building and managing businesses, which gives us a more comprehensive angle from which to evaluate investment opportunities than other funds.
About TOP
TOP (The Open Platform) is on a mission to put Web3 in every pocket by distributing and simplifying TON Blockchain services.
OnePiece Labs is excited to announce our partnership with AEON and The Open Network (TON) Foundation in the GameOn TON Global Gaming Hackathon, where we are the official U.S. Hackathon Partner. This unique event, running from September to December 2024, seeks to spark innovation in Web3 gaming, inviting developers to build next-generation games on the TON blockchain.
A $6 Million Prize Pool to Ignite Web3 Gaming Innovation
The GameOn TON Hackathon offers a remarkable prize pool totaling $6 million, which includes direct investments, grants, and rewards for the most outstanding teams. With support from AEON’s cutting-edge crypto payment solutions, participants have a real opportunity to advance blockchain gaming by creating engaging experiences on the TON platform. The hackathon adopts a hybrid format, combining online participation with in-person events in key regions, including North America, Singapore, Sydney, and Dubai.
OPL Leads U.S. Hackathon Initiatives
As the U.S. partner for the GameOn TON Hackathon, OnePiece Labs will be hosting events tailored to support and inspire the North American developer community. Our planned activities include Web3 University Tours, in-person hacker gatherings, Web3 networking events, and a closing ceremony. These events are designed to give participants access to resources and mentorship that will support them throughout the hackathon, and allow them to connect with like-minded innovators.
“We are thrilled to partner with AEON and the TON Foundation on this groundbreaking initiative,” said Dafu Gao, Partner of OnePiece Labs. “Our mission is to empower developers and entrepreneurs in the Web3 space, and the GameOn TON Hackathon provides an excellent platform for showcasing talent and driving innovation in blockchain gaming.”
How to Join
Developers, gaming enthusiasts, and blockchain innovators interested in exploring Web3 gaming through the hackathon can register on the official GameOn TON Hackathon website. This event is a unique chance for creators to contribute to the expansion of the TON ecosystem, as well as gain insights, resources, and exposure that could shape the future of blockchain-based gaming.
For more information and registration:
About OnePiece Labs
OnePiece Labs is the premier incubator supporting Web3 startups through a program that includes networking, mentorship, and resource access. Our focus is on results-driven outcomes and the success of our portfolio companies. OnePiece Labs was founded by experienced Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and community leaders with the goal of building the next generation of Web3 unicorns.
About AEON
AEON is a next-generation modular payment protocol designed to unify the standard of crypto payments and enable real-world connectivity. By simplifying the integration, processing, and settlement of crypto payments, AEON offers low-cost, verifiable, and secure payment processing. Developing a robust crypto payment standard akin to Visa, AEON aims to connect Web3 infrastructures with mass adoption use cases, ensuring adaptability, liquidity, and efficiency.
About The Open Network (TON) Foundation
The Open Network (TON) Foundation is dedicated to advancing the TON blockchain ecosystem, promoting decentralization, and fostering innovation in blockchain technology. TON’s blockchain technology offers a secure, transparent, and decentralized platform for in-game transactions, asset ownership, and community governance, leading to a more equitable and engaging gaming experience.
About The Open Network (TON)
The Open Network (TON) is a global, decentralized blockchain community focused on putting crypto in every pocket. By building the Web3 ecosystem in Telegram Messenger, TON’s vision is to empower 500 million users to own their digital identity, data, and assets by 2028. Learn more at https://ton.org/.
About Nomad Capital
Nomad Capital is an operator fund that provides hands-on assistance to help projects develop and scale. We not only have strong experience in investing but also building and managing businesses, which gives us a more comprehensive angle from which to evaluate investment opportunities than other funds.
About TOP
TOP (The Open Platform) is on a mission to put Web3 in every pocket by distributing and simplifying TON Blockchain services.
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OnePiece Labs
Dafu Gao
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The Open Network (TON)
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