By Guest 
Pixelverse, the creator of the popular PixelTap mini-game, has launched the closed beta of its anticipated MMORPG web browser game, becoming the first project to implement TON microtransactions outside of Telegram. The move connects Pixelverse’s large Telegram community to a new and expanded web3 gaming experience.
The beta release of the Pixelverse web browser game will mark the first time that TON micro-transactions have been implemented on a platform outside of Telegram messenger, connecting its 10 million monthly active users to the new browser game in a new and seamless web3 gaming experience.
Since its launch, PixelTap has quickly risen to become one of the top mini-games on Telegram, celebrated for its seamless integration with the TON blockchain. The game’s popularity skyrocketed in August when Pixelverse launched the largest profile picture (PFP) NFT collection mint on TON, attracting over 234,000 investors followed by the successful release of the Bots NFT collection, which attracted more than 40,000 investors.
More than just digital collectibles, PixelTap NFTs provide unique benefits across the Pixelverse ecosystem including profit sharing from the ecosystem revenue, access to exclusive quests, improved chances for rare items, character customization options, early access to future content like higher-tier characters, and tier-based rewards that offer tangible and monetary value as the ecosystem grows.
Pixelverse’s eponymous browser game sees players awaken in a cryopod 800 years in the future to find themselves in Neopolis City where danger and opportunity abound in equal measure. Players can explore the vast cyberpunk environment, complete quests, collect rare items, recover memory chips, build their wealth and gain influence in Neopolis City’s open economy. Pixelverse is a fully realized world where players’ actions and decisions can shape the game’s economy and environment, reflecting the true spirit of web3.
Pixelverse CEO Kirill said: “We are leveraging our massive user base on Telegram to expand organically beyond the platform. Many Telegram mini-game users have discovered crypto through these mini-apps in recent months, and now we’re ready to offer them a richer, more complex gaming experience outside the mobile ecosystem. Our next step is to deepen the web3 integration, moving beyond hyper-casual games to deliver a more immersive experience.”
The closed beta for the Pixelverse web browser game is now available to early supporters, who have an opportunity to experience its gameplay, explore its world, and provide valuable feedback. Pixelverse will then press ahead with plans to open the game to the public in Q4 2024. The beta release of its browser game marks a pivotal moment for Pixelverse and TON ecosystem as it continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in web3 gaming.