Defying the GameFi Downturn with 590% Growth Q4
2024 has set the stage for Metacade, closing the year with a staggering 590% growth in Q4, despite a challenging 12% end-of-year downturn for the blockchain gaming sector. This surge capped the quarter with a new all-time high (ATH) of $0.047, cementing Metacade’s position as a powerhouse in Web3 gaming infrastructure. With the Gaming narrative poised for a major lift-off in February 2025, Metacade’s momentum is undeniable. “We’ve finished the year strong, ready to scale into rapid expansion.” reports CEO Russell Bennett.
Power Moves: Game-Changing Partnerships
Metacade has rewritten the playbook on strategic alliances, announcing partnerships that solidify its reputation and expand its utility:
- Superverse: The largest Web3 gaming community now backs Metacade, integrating a $SUPER vault for Metacade’s flagship game, Gangs of Metacadia (GoM). Resulting in $14,000 in on-chain rewards for players and soaring credibility.
- Aerodrome Finance: By listing on Aerodrome, Metacade has turned into a DeFi juggernaut.
- Flooz: Simplifying $MCADE acquisition via Google Pay, Apple Pay, and debit card.
- Zebec: Introducing the Digital Metacade Master Card, enabling holders to play, earn, and spend gains anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
“These partnerships provide more than trust—they define the next generation of onchain gaming utility for our holders” remarked CEO Russell Bennett.
2024: A Year of Milestones and Innovations
90+ Partners and Market Leadership
Metacade ends 2024 with over 90 partners, fulfilling its vision to lead the Web3 gaming market. By providing essential tools for blockchain game studios, Metacade empowers partners to grow exponentially.
Central to this achievement is the launch of Level Up, an AI-powered content generator platform that delivers:
- Auto-brand generated news scraping
- Professional-grade articles, video cutdowns, social posts, and press releases
In partnership with Chainwire, Metacade integrates auto-publish and distribution, ensuring gaming studios gain visibility “where it counts.” This platform enables studios to achieve affordable market cut-through at scale, revolutionizing the way blockchain games promote their projects.
“Our mission has always been to drive innovation and support studios in scaling their vision,” said Russell Bennett, CEO of Metacade. “Level Up is a game-changer for our partners, helping them reach audiences with the efficiency and impact they deserve.”
Making Onchain Gaming Accessible, Fun and Rewarding
Metacade’s flagship title, Gangs of Metacadia, launched Series 2, earning widespread acclaim and headline-grabbing success through its Superverse parntnership. Meanwhile, Metacade’s tournaments platform debuted with groundbreaking features:
- 20+ hyper-casual games for global competition
- Cross-platform play (mobile and desktop)
- Coinbase Smart Wallet integration
- Real on-chain rewards: Over $40,000 won to date
Metacade’s meme coin tournaments brought blockchain games to new heights with dynamic prize pools that grow with entries, creating instant utility for casual gamers and crypto enthusiasts alike.
Next Level Innovations: What’s Ahead for Metacade
Tournaments 2.0: Multi-Token Evolution (February 2025)
The next iteration of Metacade’s tournaments platform introduces multi-token prize pools and an ambitious schedule of a new meme coin listing every two days, showcasing Metacade’s commitment to inclusivity. By supporting both large-scale and emerging projects across the Base Network, the platform demonstrates how gaming can add entertainment through utility for meme communities.
Recent listings include $TOSHI, $EVERYONE, $BRETT, $KATA, $ZERC, $GEKO, $SKI, and $BLU, with a Christmas Eve announcement of a dynamic partnership with Super Champs $CHAMPS.
Other new features include:
- An intuitive UI/UX redesign
- Multi-token prize pools displayed in USD
- Skill-level rankings and a revamped XP system
- Integration with OKX wallet
“These upgrades are all about creating a more engaging and rewarding experience for gamers,” said Russell Bennett, CEO of Metacade. “We’re aligning gaming innovation with blockchain utility to deliver something truly unique.”
Gangs of Metacadia Series 3 (January 2025)
Series 3 will bring:
- An $MCADE vault
- A second $SUPER vault
- AI-driven enhancements for team leaders
- New maps, mini-games, and features
“Series 3 will set a new benchmark for blockchain games,” Bennett added. “Our goal is to make Gangs of Metacadia synonymous with immersive, on-chain entertainment.”
Going Global: A Focus on Asia
Metacade is ramping up its presence in Asia, following the engagement of pioneer inter-government blockchain advisor, Anndy Lian. Metacade will be targeting key markets in Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore. Plans include hiring talent for business development and marketing roles to tap into the booming gaming ecosystems in these regions.
“If you want to make waves in the Asian market, you need to be where the conversation is happening,” explained Bennett. “We’re building those relationships now to ensure Metacade becomes a household name in blockchain gaming globally.”
AI-Road Map : Integral to Innovation
Metacade is at the forefront of AI integration, led by a senior developer team with multi-hackathon awards in AI categories. The focus is to position for the second wave of AI with AI training voice-activated agents to revolutionize user interaction. “AI is an integral part of our roadmap,” noted Bennett. “We’re ensuring our AI-driven features are robust before we roll them out, but what we have in store is going to surprise and delight our community.”
High-Visibility attendance to Kick Off 2025
Metacade’s calendar is packed
- Pocket Gamer London (January 20-21)
- Consensus Hong Kong (February 18-20)
- ETH Denver (Feb 23 – March 2)
“These events are critical for showcasing our progress and forging new partnerships,” Bennett said.
Eyes on 2025: A Blockchain Gaming Powerhouse in the Making
With Tournaments 2.0, Gangs of Metacadia Series 3, and AI advancements launching in Q1, Metacade is poised to lead the blockchain gaming charge in 2025. Its strategy of leveraging the Base ecosystem while expanding into Eastern and Western markets is bold, calculated, and visionary.
“We’re building more than games—we’re building the future of blockchain gaming,” concluded Bennett. “2025 is going to be our year.”
Stay tuned. The best is yet to come.
Explore how Metacade empowers blockchain game developers, players and investors with powerful tools and resources. From exciting tournaments to next-level gaming solutions, see what our ecosystem has to offer:
• Tournaments – New tournaments launched every week. Play. Earn. Build & Connect
• Media. Metacade – The go-to Web3 Gaming news source covering project announcements, industry breakthroughs and trends that matter
• @Metacade on X – Don’t miss our partner comps, giveaways, prize pools
• Youtube – Roundtable podcasts & developer insights
