Dapper Labs Resurrects CryptoKitties With Meowcoin Ecosystem on Flow Blockchain
CryptoKitties is back in a new form: not just an NFT, but a unique token ecosystem on Flow – offering deeper, more fun, and more lasting gameplay.
Dapper Labs – the name behind the initial success of CryptoKitties in 2017 – has just announced a new step in its Web3 gaming journey. They are officially launching Meowcoin, a collection of seven different tokens on the Flow blockchain, tied to the CryptoKitties: All The Zen game on Telegram.
Starting with an airdrop on Wednesday for players from the first two seasons of All The Zen, Dapper Labs wants to revive the collectible and interactive spirit of the first generation of NFTs, but this time in the context of modern memecoins and DeFi.
“We’ve seen a lot of gaming tokens boom and bust. This time, we don’t want to follow that path,” Arthur Camara, VP of Product at Dapper Labs, told Decrypt. “We’re building something that’s sustainable and really fun.”
The Meowcoin Ecosystem: More Than a Token
Unlike the “one token fits all” model, Meowcoin consists of three main types of tokens:
- Fancy Coins: five different types, representing “families” in the CryptoKitties universe.
- Beancoins: slower-growing, strategic tokens.
- Family Coins: honor tokens that can be crafted by burning one Fancy Coin from each family.
The gameplay mechanics are designed to encourage deep engagement and real play, rather than just holding tokens and speculating. Players can earn tokens through quests, login rewards, and in-game interactions – enhancing the experience of collecting and participating in internal markets.
Camara emphasized: “Family Coin is not just an asset. It is a badge that proves you are the best player in the event.”
Prediction Mechanism: Rumor Mill
A new feature in the Meowcoin model is the Rumor Mill – where players can bet Fancy Coins on scenarios that occur in the CryptoKitties world, like a prediction market. This mechanism extends beyond Telegram, allowing access from browsers and social networks, while enhancing the connection between the community and gameplay.
In the near future, players can also stake Family Coins combined with Beancoins to create new Beancoins, opening up the possibility of strategic asset growth.
Fighting the “Airdrop Crash” Effect
The appearance of Meowcoin comes in the context of popular tap-to-earn games such as Notcoin (NOT), Catizen (CATI) or Zoo (ZOO) all losing more than 90% of their value after releasing tokens. Dapper Labs doesn’t want to repeat that.
So they built a cyclical airdrop model, tied to in-game phases, each lasting a few weeks – ensuring a fair flow of tokens and creating real value for players. Each event will be the start of a new set of tokens, instead of leaving players “overfed” with tokens like many other games.
Redefining Web3 Gaming
Dapper Labs is bringing CryptoKitties back in a more sustainable, smarter, and fun way. No longer just cute cats – CryptoKitties is now a living ecosystem where players can have fun, learn about blockchain, and have the opportunity to earn real rewards.
“We’re trying to create a blockchain gaming experience that people will play because… it’s really fun,” Camara concludes.
Meowcoin could be the next step for Web3 gaming – where blockchain, gameplay, and finance are harmoniously blended. With Flow as their foundation, Dapper Labs is proving that they are still one of the leaders when it comes to innovation in the blockchain gaming world.
Are you ready to collect your first Meowcoins?