COMBO October Recap: Market Heats Up with Anticipated Mainnet Launch Imminent

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4 min readNov 8, 2023

Throughout October, COMBO progressed into an exciting new phase, upholding our unwavering dedication to our vision and goals.

To strengthen our bond with the community, we’ve launched the Incentive Grants program, hosted a COMBO Halloween event with 12 ecosystem allies, and expanded our reach in Web3 Gaming through partnerships with BSCS Global and Zypher Games. As of October, COMBO testnet has garnered over 1.8 million on-chain accounts, with the highest UAW reaching 80k.

In our technological advancements, COMBO enhances the user experience through infrastructure upgrades for new services. These include a GitHub-integrated token list, improved data analytics, and expanded transaction records. We’re actively developing APIs and deploying ecosystem projects to enhance network functionality and user engagement.

The full details are laid out below:

I. Community Growth

1. Incentive Grants and Strategic Investment Highlights

In our pursuit to drive innovation and excellence within our ecosystem, we are proud to announce the launch of the Incentive Grants program by COMBO. This initiative is designed to catalyze growth by offering targeted incentives and strategic investments to teams that demonstrate exceptional product quality or present groundbreaking ideas. Our commitment extends beyond financial support; we aim to provide a platform for these promising projects to connect with our extensive community, thereby amplifying their reach and influence. We encourage innovators and creators with standout products or concepts to seize this opportunity for advancement and capital infusion. Eligible projects may share a total of $1 million in $COMBO tokens. For further information and to submit your application, please visit COMBO Network Grants. See more: https://twitter.com/combonetworkio/status/1719266405105988074

2. COMBOWEEN: Fostering Innovation Through Festive Collaboration

This Halloween, COMBO is excited to announce a unique collaboration with 12 esteemed projects to launch the #COMBOWEEN event, a celebration that intertwines the festive spirit of Halloween with the innovative drive of our ecosystem. From October 30th to November 5th, we invite the community to delve into the spirit of Halloween 2023 and bring forth their most inventive and spine-tingling contributions to boost the COMBO ecosystem. This event is not only a nod to the season’s spooky festivities but also a strategic move to engage our community in a way that encourages creativity and collaboration.

3. COMBO Expands Web3 Gaming with BSCS Global and Zypher Games

COMBO is excited to deepen its collaboration with BSCS Global to spearhead Web3 gaming in Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Africa. Welcoming Zypher Games to the #COMBOEcosystem, we’re set to revolutionize on-chain gaming with their AI-powered Universal Zero Knowledge Game Engine, ensuring fairness and privacy. Together, we aim to shape the future of gaming for a billion players.

II. Technical Updates

As we strive to provide a seamless user experience, we’ve upgraded our infrastructure to better support new products and services.

COMBO Trace:

Token List Update: We have successfully integrated the token list provided by COMBO via GitHub.
Enhanced Data Analytics: We anticipate the completion of advanced data statistics within one week following the launch on the opBNB mainnet.
Excel Download: The feature is currently under development and is scheduled accordingly.
Node Issue: The node-related issue is being actively addressed.
API Development: The work on the API has commenced.
Mainstream Token Labeling: We are in the process of tagging mainstream tokens.
Non-Native Token Transfer Details: We are compiling token transfer details for non-native tokens.
Transaction Record Expansion: We have expanded our transaction records to accommodate a larger data set.

COMBO Network:

Ecosystem Project Deployment: Deployment of ecosystem projects is ongoing, ensuring seamless integration and functionality within our network.

III. What’s Next?

The debut of COMBO’s mainnet is imminent. As the launch approaches, we are establishing alliances with elite game developers. Our goal is for COMBO to play a pivotal role in the development and expansion of the next generation of gaming projects transitioning into the web3 space.

About COMBO

COMBO is a leading provider of scaling solutions for Web3 game development. By leveraging the world’s top game engine, COMBO is building an open-source, decentralized, game-oriented Layer2 accessible to everyone. It aims to maximize the potential of Web3 games by connecting game developers with the entire ecosystem in an efficient, affordable, and secure way.