The ZTX team has resolved a dispute with Gate exchange after their $ZTX deposits went missing for nearly two weeks.
What happened:
- ZTX deposited funds to Gate that were never credited to their accounts
- The team provided evidence across multiple emails during Gate's review process
- Gate initially refused to return funds or credit the accounts
- After community attention, Gate returned the $ZTX approximately 4 hours before the announcement
Key takeaway: The situation highlights potential risks when depositing funds to exchanges, even for routine transactions. The ZTX team thanked their community for support during the resolution process.
ZTX Opens Gateway to 500M ZEPETO Users Through Creator Referral Program

**ZTX launches Mobile Playtest 5**, connecting Web3 infrastructure to ZEPETO's 500 million user base through 40+ onboarded creators. **Key features in Playtest 5:** - Player following system - Daily and weekly quest mechanics - Blockchain integration - Creator referral codes with $ZTX rewards **The referral model** allows ZEM! Creators to invite their communities using unique codes. Creators earn $ZTX tokens and compete as their referrals complete quests and earn rewards. **What's next:** The official ZTX Mobile App launches shortly after this playtest, featuring seamless blockchain integration, avatar creation, 3D wearables ownership, and in-game rewards. ZTX positions itself as "Web3 ZEPETO" - bringing blockchain functionality to Asia's largest metaverse platform.
ZTX Shares Playtest 4 Recap Blog
ZTX has published a recap blog detailing their fourth playtest session. The blog post, available on Medium, covers highlights from the testing phase. The playtest featured: - Enhanced platform features - New competitions for participants - Community-created content The recap provides insights into the latest developments in ZTX's virtual world platform as they continue testing and refining the user experience. [Read the full recap](https://medium.com/@ZTXOfficial/playtest-4-highlights-b3b06ebdc5f9)
ZTX Mobile Playtest 5 Launches with Blockchain Integration and Social Features

ZTX has released Playtest 5 for its mobile platform, introducing several new features to the virtual world experience. **New Features Include:** - Avatar Builder with unlockable categories - Design Challenge gameplay mode - Wearables system with styles and rarities - In-game store for purchases - Player progression through levels - Star Multiplier mechanic - Leaderboards and competitive leagues - Daily and weekly quest system **Latest Additions:** - Referral code system - Blockchain integration - Friend following functionality This playtest builds on previous invite-only sessions that tested the Avatar Builder 2.0 and daily design challenges. The addition of blockchain technology marks a significant step in ZTX's development as a creator-focused virtual world. The platform continues to expand its feature set as it works toward a broader release.
ZTX Proposes 100M Token Allocation for New Staking Pool on Steer Finance

**ZIP-007 is now open for community discussion on Discourse.** The proposal seeks to allocate **100M $ZTX tokens** from the Community Fund to support a new staking pool launching on Steer Finance in approximately 30 days. **Key objectives:** - Incentivize token holding and staking behavior - Return value directly to community members - Drive adoption of the Steer platform integration This represents a reduction from the previous ZIP-004 proposal, which requested 150M tokens for a similar initiative. [Read the full proposal](https://ztx.discourse.group/t/discussion-zip-007-community-fund-for-new-ztx-staking-pool-on-steer-finance/141)
ZTX Tipping Burns 40% of Tokens While Rewarding CRTR Airdrops

**ZTX streamers are receiving massive support** through a unique tipping mechanism that benefits both creators and the ecosystem. **How it works:** - Tip ZKOL streamers with $ZTX tokens - Receive 1:1 $CRTR airdrop for your tips - **40% of each tip gets burned**, reducing $ZTX supply **Strong community engagement** shows over **15M $ZTX tipped** in just two weeks, demonstrating active participation in the streaming ecosystem. This dual-benefit system allows supporters to earn $CRTR allocations while contributing to $ZTX tokenomics through burns. [Join live streams](http://live.ztx.io) to participate in the tipping rewards program.