Popular Metaverse game CryptoVoxels is officially renamed Voxels. The event took place on May 3rd at 8pm EDT. Meanwhile, players celebrated the change with a Metaverse party during VoxCon.
Why was CryptoVoxels renamed?
As of May 3, the popular CryptoVoxels virtual world has been renamed to Voxels. This upgrade marks a new goal for the project: reaching the mainstream public.
To celebrate the rebrand, the Metaverse hosted a virtual show featuring live DJ music. There was also a special AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with founders Ben Nolan and Benjamin Larcher.
At this moment, the Web3 world has expanded far beyond crypto. More than ever, users are interested in exploring the benefits of different metaverses. As a virtual space that empowers players, (former) CryptoVoxels play a key role in the development of the Web3 metaverse.
However, founder Ben Nolan believes that the word “crypto” may no longer fit as well in the game’s name:
“Cryptovoxels was founded on April 1st, 2018 before NFTs hit the mainstream.” he said. “The word ‘crypto’ can have negative connotations in public, and yet the future of decentralization is bright and we believe in user sovereignty. Cryptovoxels is Voxels – rebranded to match our focus on embracing the growth and culture of Web 3.0.”
What should users expect from Voxels?
In short, the Metaverse will keep its core values intact. Therefore, players enjoy the same freedom within the ecosystem. As a result, the platform is growing at the speed of light. From mini-games to islands and custom properties, users have endless possibilities.
Still, the Metaverse aims to take Web3 experiences to a new level for all Web2 users. Of course, the CryptoVoxels rebranding process is part of this very digital journey.
The platform’s lead developer and product owner, Benjamin Larcher, broadly explained the development:
“I am committed to further improving the Voxels experience”, he said in a statement. “This includes performance improvements, more accessibility, more features, and most importantly, more value to the community. As a player, I look forward to seeing voxels become better cryptovoxels.”
How will the rebrand affect the Metaverse?
First of all, CryptoVoxels – now renamed Voxels – is the first metaverse of its kind ever created. The platform has been around since 2018, long before the NFT boom of 2021.
Surprisingly, the Metaverse evolved alongside the crypto and NFT markets. For example, the giant Google Play launched its own digital store in the virtual world in 2021. This major breakthrough alone speaks to the success of CryptoVoxels.
Judging by its accomplishments, the Metaverse’s rebranding could actually increase its global footprint. This means that in 2022 more and more Web2 users will embrace Voxels’ unique Web3 experiences.
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