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**MoonPay** now supports direct fiat purchases on **Pumpfun**, making meme coin trading more accessible to mainstream users. Other notable developments this week: - **Anichess** launched its $CHECK token for the chess gaming platform - **CryptoDickbutts** community completed an acquisition deal - **Animoca Brands** announced a Nasdaq reverse merger - **OpenSea** sponsors Zero 10 exhibition at Art Basel The MoonPay integration removes friction for new users entering the meme coin space by eliminating the need for complex crypto onboarding processes.

**VeeFriends officially joins OpenSea's Flagship Collection**, marking recognition for Gary Vaynerchuk's character-driven NFT project. Launched in May 2021, VeeFriends features **268 hand-drawn characters** representing positive traits like patience, kindness, and self-awareness. Each character was personally drawn by Gary Vee himself. Key achievements: - Foundation for **VeeCon conference** for NFT holders - Evolved into modern IP company - Expanded into trading cards, comics, collectibles, and apparel - Maintained core values of character development OpenSea's addition honors VeeFriends for demonstrating how **character-driven storytelling can shape values beyond blockchain technology**. The project continues expanding with new collections, events, and merchandise while staying true to its principle that "kindness, patience, and ambition never go out of style." [Learn more about OpenSea Flagship Collection](https://opensea.io/learn/nft/the-opensea-flagship-collection) [View the collection](https://opensea.io/OpenSeaFlagshipCollection)

**Anichess** is revolutionizing the ancient game of chess by blending it with **magic, gaming, and web3** technology. **Key highlights:** - Head of Anichess discusses innovative approach to modernizing chess - Partnership with **Animoca Brands** and **Chess.com** drives development - Focus on how **play connects people** in the digital age - Combines centuries-old strategy with blockchain gaming The interview explores how traditional games can evolve through web3 integration while maintaining their core appeal. Anichess represents a growing trend of **classic games entering blockchain** space. [Read the full interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-chevan-tin-of-anichess)

**OpenSea has launched a dedicated custom token page for Polygon's $POL token.** The marketplace announced the new feature, welcoming Polygon to their platform with enhanced token visibility. - Custom token pages provide better discoverability for projects - $POL is Polygon's native token following their transition to Polygon 2.0 - The page can be found at opensea.io/token/polygon/0x0 This integration strengthens the relationship between OpenSea and Polygon, potentially increasing $POL's exposure to NFT traders and collectors on the platform.

The **GAM3 Awards 2025** commemorative NFT mint is now live on OpenSea, built on the Avalanche blockchain. The collection celebrates the annual web3 gaming awards show presented by GAM3S.gg. Gamers can mint digital collectibles to commemorate this year's gaming awards ceremony. - **Platform**: OpenSea marketplace - **Blockchain**: Avalanche (AVAX) - **Status**: Mint currently active This follows previous GAM3 Awards NFT drops, including a free mint on Arbitrum through Magic Eden's launchpad in 2024. [Mint GAM3 Awards 2025 NFT](https://opensea.io/collection/gam3-awards-2025/overview)