LEVR Launches First Decentralized Leveraged Sports Betting Platform on Avalanche

MapleStory, the legendary gaming franchise with over **250M players** across 21 years, has announced May 15th as the official launch date for MapleStory N - their blockchain gaming initiative. The game will operate on its own Layer 1 blockchain, prioritizing scalability and dependable tech to support their massive playerbase with 24/7 uptime expectations. - Launch Date: May 15th, 2025 - Custom Layer 1 blockchain - Built for large-scale operations - Focus on reliability and scalability [Watch the full interview on CoinDesk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZP5oaWt-_0)

The upcoming Avalanche Summit London (May 20-22) is transforming conference gaming with immersive experiences and full demos. The gaming arena will feature: - Hands-on demos of latest Web3 titles - Direct access to game developers and founders - Spaces for both competitive and casual players - Community gaming sessions A Pre-Avalanche Summit Immaculate Vibes Stream will air Friday at 12p ET. The event combines panels, art, culture, and networking opportunities at London's Hatfield House. [Register for Avalanche Summit](https://www.avalanchesummitlondon.com)

Avalanche's DeFi ecosystem shows significant maturation with $2.12B in stablecoin market cap across 2.5M+ holders. Key developments include: - Vertex Protocol surpassing $1B in trading volume - Euler Finance reaching $190M in deposits - $163M in tokenized real-world assets across 24 products - $245M+ in liquid staking through providers like BenQi and GoGoPool Infrastructure improvements focus on institutional access, with regulated products from BlackRock and WisdomTree Funds joining the ecosystem. Cross-border liquidity expands through FX solutions including XSGD, BRZ, and EURC. [Learn more about Avalanche DeFi](https://www.avax.network/blog/defi-grows-up-rwas-scalable-liquidity-and-institutional-access-on-avalanche)

Magic Eden, a leading NFT marketplace, has announced its expansion to the Avalanche blockchain ecosystem. To celebrate the launch, they're offering a free Open Edition NFT mint featuring popular Avalanche meme projects: - KET (Yellow Cat DAO) - WINK (Wink Realm) - BLUB (Blub Blob) - WOOF The commemorative NFT depicts these characters attending 'memeschool' and is available to mint on Magic Eden's Avalanche launchpad. [Mint your free NFT here](https://magiceden.io/launchpad/avalanche/memeschool)

**The Arena App**, built on Avalanche, is revolutionizing creator economics by enabling direct in-app payments: - Platform has processed millions in direct creator payments - Built-in wallet eliminates need for off-platform brand deals - Creators can earn full-time income through content creation The system removes traditional payment delays and intermediaries, allowing content creators to monetize directly within the ecosystem. This follows a growing trend of blockchain-based platforms prioritizing creator compensation, similar to HIO music app's artist-first revenue model. [Learn more about Arena App](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OaShGq8c969zPElsPmQo9)