ZTX

**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 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 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.

**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 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.

**ZIP 005 has officially passed** with community approval, setting the stage for significant platform developments. **Key outcomes:** - ZKOL Season 2 will launch once Creator Chain goes live - Community participation rewards program approved - Builds on previous ZIP 002 success that launched the ZTX Streaming Program **What's next:** - Creator Chain deployment pending - Season 2 details to be announced - Community reward distribution framework implementation This follows the successful ZIP 002 proposal from September, which established the official ZTX Streaming Program and onboarded new creators. *Stay tuned for implementation timeline and participation details.*

**New $ZTX staking pool is now live** with 150M $ZTX in rewards, funded through the community-approved ZIP-004 proposal. **Key benefits:** - Stake $ZTX tokens to earn rewards - Participate in ZTX governance decisions - Community-funded through democratic voting This follows the successful passage of ZIP-004, which allocated 150M $ZTX from community funds to incentivize staking and return value to token holders. **Ready to stake?** Connect your wallet and start earning your share of the 150M $ZTX reward pool while gaining governance voting rights.

**ZKOL Streaming Season 1 is concluding** with impressive tipping activity across the platform. **Key highlights:** - Over 25M $ZTX tokens tipped in the past week alone - Total Season 1 tips have surpassed 40M $ZTX tokens - Final streams offering last chance for participation **What's next:** - Season 2 preparations underway - More details to be announced soon The strong tipping activity demonstrates growing engagement within the ZKOL streaming ecosystem as creators and viewers actively participate in the token-based reward system.

**ZIP-004 governance proposal** is now live, seeking community approval to allocate **150M $ZTX tokens** from the Community Fund. The proposal targets three key objectives: - Incentivize token holding and staking behavior - Return more value directly to community members - Drive adoption of the upcoming Steer staking pool **Timeline**: The new staking pool launches in approximately 30 days. This follows the previous ZIP-003 proposal which allocated 240M tokens for yield boosting. The current proposal focuses specifically on **community value distribution** through staking rewards. [Read the full proposal](https://bit.ly/4nEG6Zp) **Next step**: Community members can review and vote on the proposal through Discourse.

ZTX is closing its PC Beta and moving to mobile in 2025, marking several key developments: - First Mobile Playtest completed in December 2024 - NFT Homes and Arcadia playable area launched with weekly item drops - ~30M $ZTX distributed through in-game activations - Partnership with Creator Chain and zkSync announced - ZEM Program onboarding ZEPETO creators with 50M+ combined followers **Upcoming Milestones**: - 300M $ZTX airdrop for stakers, Home Holders & Beta Crafters - Creator Chain launch - Mobile app release - Additional playtests Join Discord for future playtest opportunities.