Anomaly, an AI gaming platform backed by Shima Capital, has achieved a notable milestone with its first NFT collection, called "Genesis Passports". This collection sold out on major marketplaces such as OpenSea and Blur, generating attention in the crypto, blockchain, NFT, and gaming communities.

Consisting of 888 free NFTs, the collection quickly sold out during its guaranteed whitelist phase - the team also shared details about their upcoming nodes campaign, powered by its native $NOM token, set to launch later in 2024. Genesis Passport holders will enjoy various benefits, including an airdrop during Anomaly’s token generation event.

The Genesis Passport NFT Collection

Layer-3 AI Gaming Platform 

Anomaly is a Layer-3 AI gaming platform that integrates with Telegram, aims to enhance the gaming experience with its advanced AI functionalities. These include player-model training, matchmaking, automated quest creation, and in-game asset generation.

Users can utilize its AI-powered SDK to quickly create and deploy mini-games across social media platforms like Telegram and Discord. The platform has partnered with several prominent IPs, including Atari and Zed Run. The startup aims to address the challenges faced by developers and players in the traditional web3 gaming space.

"At Anomaly, we aim to connect with the community by providing immersive social gaming experiences on widely used platforms, featuring easy-to-play mini-games and straightforward reward mechanisms,” said Long Do, CEO and Founder of Anomaly. “Our technology aims to onboard Telegram users as web3 gamers and node operators/benefactors. We're thrilled by the support we've received so far. The collection will operate as a passport and key to the Anomaly universe."

Making Web3 AI Game

Immersive Gaming Experiences

Anomaly’s unique approach combines SocialFi with AI-based gaming to accelerate and enhance game development. According to Long, “Popular L2 solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism have captured most users’ attention, but Layer 3 has emerged to provide game developers with higher levels of customizability, introducing flexibility to meet specific needs.” 

The Anomaly Layer-3 chain aims to deliver immersive gaming experiences through decentralization and easier game monetization. It enables game developers to build and market their games faster by leveraging its AI-enabled Game Engine, creating a cost-effective environment for blockchain game development with minimal blockchain features visible to users.

Onboarding is done through social platforms instead of crypto wallets, simplifying the gaming experience. Additionally, Anomaly’s SocialFi approach allows immediate monetization of games upon launch.

Development Infrastructure 

Gas-Fee-Free Gaming Environments 

Moreover, Anomaly has strategically leveraged technologies such as Arbitrum's Orbit and Gelato's web3 services to ensure an ultra-fast and gas-fee-free gaming environment. Partnerships with Socket Protocol and Blockscout further enhance the platform's offerings, adding utilities like native account abstraction and chain abstraction.

Alex Wettermann, head of gaming at Shima Capital, expressed confidence in Anomaly's potential to onboard Telegram users as web3 gamers and node operators. The company's focus on lightweight games, crypto incentives, and partnerships with esteemed brands like Atari indicate a robust expansion strategy.

Alex, stated: “Anomaly is an AI-gaming layer 3 app chain that integrates custom AI engine-built mini-games directly into platforms like Telegram. The company aims to make lightweight games which leverage crypto-relevant apps for distribution, DePIN architecture to manage + scale compute, and crypto incentives to help bootstrap + retain.”

Recent Raise of $1.45 Million Backed by Shima Capital

The company recently announced an oversubscribed pre-seed fundraising round led by Decasonic, with participation from Shima Capital, Round 13, Triptyq VC, BreakOrbit VC, Inferno Labs, and notable angels. The 333 Club founder Zeneca also made a strategic investment, endorsing Anomaly's vision.

Paul Hsu, Founder & CEO of Decasonic, emphasized his belief in Anomaly's potential to transform the gaming industry globally. The investment signifies a vote of confidence in Anomaly's ability to set new standards for web3 gaming production, publishing, and user growth.

Anomaly's recent funding success underscores the growing interest in AI-driven web3 gaming platforms and highlights the company's commitment to innovation and user-centric experiences. As Anomaly continues to expand its reach and offerings, it is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI and web3 gaming.