Yield Guild Games Building On-Chain Gaming Reputation

The 2nd Earth Rover Challenge concluded with @zionxstatic emerging as the grand human champion. The competition showcased both human and AI performances, with special recognition going to: - @zionxstatic: Grand Human Champion - Notable AI performance in ET Fugi gameplay - Strong showings from YGG competitors including @MasterchiYGG, @rexygg19, @DNangel_YGG, and @GellyNFT Mini frodobots were awarded to top performers. The event marked a successful collaboration between @frodobots and @YieldGuild, setting the stage for future competitions.

YGG's Future of Work initiative is transforming the gig economy with a Web3-powered platform. The project aims to address inequities in traditional freelance platforms where workers in developing countries often receive minimal compensation while platforms take substantial fees. Key features: - Direct connection to Web3, AI, and DePIN opportunities - Token-based compensation with ownership potential - Skills training and reputation systems - Initial focus on Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America The platform differentiates itself by enabling workers to earn ownership stakes in the platforms they support, moving beyond traditional payment-only models. [Learn more about YGG's Future of Work](https://yieldguild.substack.com/p/overnight-success-bringing-the-gig)

YGG has released its first game as a Web3 gaming publisher - LOL Land on Abstract Chain. The arcade-inspired casual game features Pudgy Penguins characters and focuses on accessible gameplay for Web3 users. The game has shown strong initial traction, distributing 180,000 YGG tokens to players in its first week. The pre-launch event included key team members from both YGG and Pudgy Penguins. LOL Land represents YGG's strategic move into casual gaming on Abstract Chain, which has built a reputation for successful degen-friendly games and consumer applications. [Play LOL Land](http://LOL.Land) [Read about the pre-launch](https://yieldguild.substack.com/p/unfungible-lol-land-a-hit-for-casual)

SolForge Fusion, created by Magic: The Gathering designer Richard Garfield and Ascension's Justin Gary, launches a groundbreaking hybrid trading card game. Key Features: - Physical cards scannable for digital play - Digital decks mintable as NFTs - 60,000+ unique algorithmically generated cards - Cross-platform gameplay across Web2, Web3, and tabletop Season 10 Quest Rewards: - Total potential earnings: 12,900 YGG Points - 5 achievement-based quests - Special rewards for Season Pass holders The game features four factions with evolving cards that grow stronger through gameplay. Players can trade digital cards on Web3 marketplaces. [Join SolForge Fusion](https://ygg.link/Solforge-Fusion-GAPS10)

**Yield Guild Games (YGG)** has expanded to Abstract, a new Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain focused on casual gaming and accessibility. Key features of Abstract: - Chain abstraction for seamless scaling - Social logins with passkeys - Gasless transactions - Focus on mainstream gaming adoption YGG token is now available across 6 major chains including Abstract, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Ronin, and BNB Chain. **Coming soon:** - YGG/PENGU token swaps via Abstract Global Wallet - YGG/ETH trading pairs on Uniswap [Read full announcement](https://medium.com/yield-guild-games/ygg-token-launches-on-abstract-ba0d38b1cfff)