Diamond Hooves staking goes live Sept 23 🐎

Big Announcements

🐎 Diamond Hooves: Staking Launch Sept 23

Diamond Hooves is kicking off staking in partnership with CNFT Tools. Holders of horse NFTs can stake by trait class to start earning $DMND daily—just ahead of races going live on mainnet.
Why it matters: This is the last staking round before racing launches, setting the stage for in-game utility and rewards.
👉 Get staking details

🌍 Cornucopias: Land Claim Phase 2 Begins Sept 24

The Cornucopias Live Selection Event starts Sept 24 (16:00 UTC) and runs 5.5 days. Players can claim their plots in order—starting with Small Plots and ending with Copias.
Why it matters: Owning land in Cornucopias secures your spot in the metaverse economy. Act early to maximize options.
👉 Claim your plot

🎮 Flux Point SDK: Governance in Unreal Engine

Flux Point Studios integrated Clarity DAO governance into its Unreal Engine SDK. Players can now view, create, and vote on proposals directly inside their game UI.
Why it matters: Seamless governance tools make Cardano-native participation part of the player experience, lowering friction for adoption.
👉 See announcement

🤖 Pixel Cab Games — Meet “Techy” in Jenny Quest (Recap)

Pixel Cab Games introduced a new arena fighter, Techy, on Sept 18 inside Jenny Quest. This gadget-heavy character comes equipped with Laser Eye & Copium Gas turrets, the Overload special, and Hook Arrow movement, balanced with 158 HP and a high difficulty kit (5/5).
Why it matters: Adds depth and variety to Jenny Quest gameplay, testing player skill against one of the most challenging kits yet.
👉 See reveal

Playtests, Tournaments & Events

📅 Upcoming & Active

• The Game Room — Retro Arcade Tournament
  ⏰ Ongoing (check site for match times)
  📍 InmatesTheGameRoom.io
  Compete across 7 retro titles. ADA prizes for 1st–4th, wheel spins for 1st–10th, plus NFT rewards. Bonus entries for following and reposting on X.
  👉 Enter tournament

• Machiavellic — Cardano Convoy Launch
  ⏰ Sept 29 (all-day kickoff)
  📍 Website + Discord
  First Cardano Convoy event begins. Rally your Officers, join battles, and set the tone for the Sandbox MMO.
  👉 Check details

• Onchain Kingdoms — Community Nominations
  ⏰ Nominations close Sept 25
  📍 Discord Event
  Community can nominate projects for the staking hub. Only non-rewarding projects eligible. After 3 days, voting begins.
  👉 Join nominations

• KWIC — NFT Claim Now Live
  ⏰ Open now (claim up to 50 NFTs at once)
  📍 KWIC Dashboard
  NFT holders can start claiming via the dashboard. Forge not yet ready; claims are live but be cautious when buying newly listed NFTs (safety first).
  👉 Claim NFTs

Partnerships, Funding & Grants

🤝 Cardania x IOG (Early-Stage Talks)

• Cardania team met with IOG to discuss potential integration of Bitcoin DeFi and mining as a yield source.

• Still very early, but signals exploration of cross-chain DeFi models on Cardano.
  So what? If developed, this could expand Cardania’s utility and attract new users interested in mining + DeFi mechanics.
  👉 Join Discord

🔗 Mustache Borgz + TerraMecha

• Mustache Borgz is testing new tech and developing partnerships, with TerraMecha noted as a key collaborator.
  So what? Shows smaller studios leveraging alliances to expand reach and resources.
  👉 See Discord

Community Spotlight

🎥 Trib3 — Community Play Session

• Founder of Flux Point Studios hosted a live gameplay session of Trib3 on X.

• Community got a first-hand look at the mechanics and vibe of the game.

🦌 Stag Alliance x Tavern Studios x Diamond Hooves Collab

• Players who visit the Seer can win Tavern Studios NFTs or Diamond Hooves NFTs — several prizes are still up for grabs.
  Community impact: Cross-project collabs like this expand gameplay possibilities and strengthen community ties across Cardano gaming.

🚗 Ascent Rivals — Community Playtest (Recap)

• Community playtest session held Sept 18, hosted on Discord by @reynaka01.

• Highlight: Gameplay worked smoothly on SteamDeck while traveling.

Catalyst Proposals (Sept 22–Oct 6)

🗳️ Community & Ecosystem Proposals in Project Catalyst
Voting is live until Oct 6. Here’s a snapshot of proposals from across the Cardano gaming and Mexico community — explore, compare, and support the ideas you believe will grow the ecosystem:

Full disclosure: This block includes proposals from the wider ecosystem (Walkers, Risk Gaming) as well as from the Cardano México community and from me personally. They are presented together for transparency so readers can explore the range of ideas in this Catalyst round.

Calls to Action

1. 🐎 Start staking in Diamond Hooves (live Sept 23)

   • Friction: Medium (requires owning horse NFT, using CNFT Tools)
     👉 Get staking details

2. 🌍 Claim your land in Cornucopias (Sept 24–29)

   • Friction: Medium–High (wallet connection + claim process)
     👉 Claim your plot

3. 🦌 Join Stag Alliance x Tavern Studios collab

   • Friction: Low (visit the Seer, win NFT perks)
     👉 Try your luck

4. 🕹️ Compete in The Game Room Retro Tournament

   • Friction: Low–Medium (play web games, follow social actions for bonus entries)
     👉 Enter tournament

5. 🔗 Claim KWIC NFTs via Dashboard (live now)

   • Friction: Low (simple claim, but safety note: check status before buying new NFTs)
     👉 Claim NFTs

6. 🗳️ Vote in Project Catalyst (Sept 22–Oct 6)

   • Friction: Medium (requires Catalyst app + voting rights)

   • Featured proposals this round:

     • Walkers – Gamification for Mass Adoption

     • WAirdrop – Next-Level Airdrop Platform

     • Risk Gaming – Ultimate Domination

     • AZTECA Summit Second Edition

     • AZTECA Hackathon in Latam First Edition

     • Hosken Academy Ideathon

     • Cardano Cracks – A Podcast of Cardano
       👉 Explore proposals

7. 📣 Forward this newsletter to a friend

   • Friction: Very low (1 click, helps ecosystem grow)
     👉 Share now

🔒 Disclaimer
This newsletter is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making decisions about games, NFTs, or blockchain projects.

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