Crypto: The Game Returns for Season 3 Under Uniswap Labs

Uniswap Labs, the entity behind the prominent Ethereum decentralized exchange, Uniswap, has officially acquired Crypto: The Game, the “Survivor”-inspired reality competition. The announcement made on Monday confirmed that the game’s founders, Dylan Abruscato, Tyler Cagle, and Bryan Lee, will join Uniswap Labs. They will guide the future of the game and assist in refining Uniswap Labs’ communications around decentralized finance.

Crypto: The Game is an on-chain survival game that has rapidly gained popularity on Crypto Twitter. During its debut season, players engaged in various challenges, ranging from online Pac-Man to real-world scavenger hunts, vying for a prize of $115,000 in ETH.

Mimicking the format of “Survivor,” participants were divided into tribes, with their performance in challenges influencing their survival in the game. The dynamics of the game have ensured intense competition and considerable drama. The inaugural season concluded with a pseudonymous player from Japan—who engaged in heartfelt poetry writing for teammates—claiming victory through sheer kindness.

The second season escalated in scale, with around 800 participants dedicating over 4,000 hours to the game. This season ended dramatically as a group of players, who had been ousted via a cunning strategy, pooled resources to re-enter and eventually win the $210,000 prize, which they generously donated to the Tornado Cash Legal Defense Fund.

Uniswap Labs’ involvement began with participation in the first season and escalated to sponsoring a challenge in the second season. This engagement was described by Abruscato as a pivotal “custom crypto scavenger hunt,” which showcased the potential of on-chain activities to attract a broad audience.

In discussing his team’s decision to merge with Uniswap Labs, Abruscato expressed a desire to scale Crypto: The Game even further. He praised Uniswap Labs’ product development capabilities and expressed enthusiasm about leveraging their expertise to elevate the game to new heights.

For fans and future players of Crypto: The Game, while the exact date for the upcoming third season remains unconfirmed, Abruscato assures that the beloved elements of the game will persist. He anticipates introducing new games, twists, and drama, all within the Uniswap Labs framework.

The acquisition of Crypto: The Game by Uniswap Labs marks a significant moment in the blending of entertainment and blockchain technology. This partnership promises to enrich the game’s dynamics and enhance its appeal, continuing to draw players into the captivating world of on-chain gaming.