The best Bitcoin Lightning apps live today
So we continue our journey into the wonderful (and sometimes weird) world of Lightning Apps (LApps). And as a testament to how far the market has come, my quick ‘listicle’ has morphed into a two-part behemoth.
If you haven’t already, then check out Part 1, covering wallets, marketplaces, content monetization, and tip jars. If you have, then let’s get on with the ride.
Messaging via Lightning Network
International SMS messages cost a small fortune, but with Insms, the price comes down to that of a small lightning transaction. Ideal for anonymously stalking someone in another country. Or, if you need to receive an SMS, but don’t want to reveal your mobile number, Receive SMS has you covered. Temporary numbers to receive messages are currently available only in the US, with more countries coming soon.
But if you think terrestrial messaging is just a little passé, why not send a message via satellite.
I've written a tool to relay messages via the @Blockstream satellite. Data rate is charged through lightning network. https://t.co/FJnMYmpGtI pic.twitter.com/bzuERkEWFJ
Gaming and Gambling
Hammerland is a MineCraft lookalike MMORPG, using lightning for in-game payments (and rewards). Or if you prefer your MineCraft to be more… MineCraft, then BitQuest is...
BetInReal (BIR) Token Sale & Blockchain Platform: Verified ICO Review
- Provides AR/VR social, immersive gaming experience
- Crypto assets ensure fair, reliable outcomes & instant payouts
- Shows possibilities for platform monetization & gaining market foothold
BetInReal (BIR) is an AR/VR gambling platform based on blockchain technology that allows players to have a more interactive and immersive experience, according to the company. The BetInReal global marketplace connects gamers and developers in an ecosystem focused on social gaming.
Evolving geographic market & technological opportunities demand new endeavors
Asia Pacific is emerging as a market leader in the gambling sector, due to rapid economic rise in the region, but “targeted and tailored” online game content is not being developed to satisfy this demand, according to BetInReal’s team. These populations want to use the latest technologies, including VR and AR capabilities. Meanwhile, existing mobile gambling app users want to upgrade to more immersive and reliable technologies. BetInReal’s ability to supply an AR/VR experience will give it an edge in a popular market.
Ample opportunities to monetize the platform, including white label services
Investors often wonder how a project will continue to generate income and BetInReal has several promising profit-generating aspects, including: house edge, the platform’s content marketplace, white label...
PlayChip Universal Gaming Currency ICO Review
PlayCip is a new fantasy sports ICO with a freemium model.
The PlayChip™ is brought to you by the team behind PlayUp and will be the exclusive gaming token of some of the world’s leading gaming operators with a combined user base of over 500,000 and an annual turnover exceeding US$430 million in 2018 alone – and we are just getting started.
Fantasy sports are now ubiquitous and every year more aspects of sports are being worked into the competitive oeuvre. For many players, the more complex the game, the better. But, for some more novice players, they just want an easy and user-friendly experience. Playup Limited is an Australian-based daily sports experience that is free to play but still rewards winners with prize money.
The company has amassed a following of over 500,000 users from 70 countries across 6 sports like basketball, football, hockey, cricket, and soccer. Playup will generate more than $200 million in turnover this year. Furthermore, Playup has enjoyed a lot of success in India. Already, PlayUp is one of the 10 most trafficked sports websites in India and ranked #1 in dwell time and #2 in bounce rate. The company has done exceedingly well in other emerging markets as well, so in order to continue their expansion, the company has launched an ICO with their ERC20 token, the PlayChip.
The PlayChip, built on the Ethereum blockchain, incentivizes fantasy sports and uses the “freemium” to “premium” model to build out their already growing user base. According to the company, PlayChips are distributed to our users in a process called activity-based ‘mining’ i.e. the PlayChips we...