Team USA has officially arrived at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics venue, marking the beginning of the Games.
The team's welcome experience included:
- First looks at Olympic uniforms
- Final alterations before the opening ceremony
- Official entry into the competition arena
The 2026 Winter Olympics are now underway in Milano Cortina, Italy, with Team USA ready to compete.
Team USA has entered the arena ๐บ๐ธ Let the Games officially begin. #MilanoCortina2026
LayerZero Launches Its Own Blockchain After Years of Building Interoperability Infrastructure
LayerZero has launched its own blockchain, marking a significant milestone for the cross-chain messaging protocol. **Key Details:** - The launch follows years of development focused on interoperability solutions - Kanpai Pandas, an early omnichain NFT project, utilized LayerZero technology and received $ZRO token airdrops - The move represents LayerZero's evolution from infrastructure provider to full blockchain operator LayerZero previously specialized in enabling cross-chain communication between different blockchains. The protocol launched its ZRO token in May 2025, distributing allocations to early users and partners. The new chain builds on this foundation, allowing LayerZero to expand beyond messaging infrastructure into a complete blockchain ecosystem.
Space Hunter Weekly Challenges Launch with Triple Quest Format
Space Hunter has introduced a new weekly challenge system featuring three distinct objectives: - **Kill 250 aliens** - Progress accumulates across all games played during the week - **Survive to wave 15** - Must be achieved in a single run - **Score 25,000+ points** - Single run requirement Players who complete all three challenges earn the title of Weekly Champion and get their name added to the Champion's List. This challenge system runs alongside the existing [Space Hunter Leaderboard Competition](link), where top performers can win custom hand-painted Kanpai Kollectibles. The game remains free to play.
๐ฎ Kanpai Arcade Opens
**Kanpai Arcade has officially launched** with their debut game Flappy Byrd. The game puts a **panda-themed twist** on the classic Flappy Bird format: - Navigate through bamboo obstacles - Compete on global leaderboards - Share victories with the community This marks the **first gaming release** from the Kanpai Pandas ecosystem, bringing interactive entertainment to NFT holders. **Ready to test your reflexes?** Jump into the bamboo gauntlet and see how you rank against other players.
๐ Poker chips down

**30 days remain** in the Open Table Invitational poker tournament. - 24/7 gameplay with continuous action - Winner takes home a **Kanpai Panda NFT** - Friday night sessions available for community play The tournament started with 25k chips per player. Current leader holds the biggest stack as the countdown continues. **Eligibility**: Kanpai Panda holders and $STRIKE token owners *RSVP through Discord's poker channel to join Friday's action.*