Anomaly, a layer 3 blockchain and AI gaming app, has recently achieved a notable milestone by surpassing 200,000 plays in just over a week on its testnet campaigns. Building on this success, Anomaly has publicly launched its Telegram bot, featuring a series of mini-games powered by ChatGPT.

Anomaly the AI Gaming Blockchain

What is Anomaly?

Anomaly is a Layer-3 AI gaming platform that integrates with Telegram and 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. 

AI-Powered Gaming App Chain

A New Era of Telegram-Based Mini-Games

Following the growing trend of Telegram-based decentralized applications (dApps), Anomaly's latest Telegram bot offers users a selection of three casual game titles: Dicestone, Pinball, and the upcoming Wildstone game. Each of these mini-games allows players to compete against ChatGPT, with three daily plays available.

This initiative aligns with Anomaly's mission to combine fun and social engagement uniquely. The bot can be easily accessed by searching for its username, @anomaly_launch_bot, and is free for all Telegram users. It is compatible with both mobile devices and desktop platforms, making it widely accessible. CEO and Founder Long Do commented:

“We believe the gaming industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift with the advent of mini-game apps on social platforms like Telegram and now Discord. This evolution represents an untapped user acquisition and engagement frontier, particularly within the web3 space.” 

Dicestone, Pinball, and Wildstone Games

Launch and User Engagement

Anomaly officially opened its Telegram bot to the public on July 16, 2024. The platform also includes a referral system, offering users up to 16x multipliers in referral points. Long Do emphasized the transformative potential of mini-game apps on social platforms like Telegram and Discord, noting their role in user acquisition and engagement within the web3 space.

“Users can also connect any of their Anomaly NFT collections for double-up rewards and points, amongst other perks,” Long added. The integration of web3 products into third-party services like Telegram is a significant step in expanding the 'SocialFi' element within cryptocurrency ecosystems.

Reach Gamers on Their Turf

Broader Industry Context

Anomaly is not alone in integrating TAP-based games into Telegram. Other notable projects include Hamster Kombat and Notcoin, both of which have gained substantial popularity in the crypto community. Additionally, major companies like Microsoft and Google have also ventured into social messaging apps with initiatives like Co-pilot and Gemini, respectively. 

Anomaly recently announced a partnership with Notcoin, highlighting its extensive integrations with multiple blockchain networks, including the emerging layer 3 technology, B3. In addition, the company recently secured a place in the Google for Startups Program. Long Do commented: 

 “2024 is significant for concepts such as GenAI and social finance into tangible business success. We’ve been grateful to have over 1.6 million ChatGPT API requests with hundreds of thousands of active members. With the widespread popularity and ease of access, we’ve seen a significant uptick in the market for Telegram-based games. We are happy to announce our bot is being made available to the public.” 

Anomaly @anomaly_launch_bot on Telegram

Funding and Future Prospects

Anomaly's recent pre-seed funding round was oversubscribed, raising $1.45 million at an $11 million post-money valuation, led by Decasonic. Additional investors included Shima Capital, Round 13, Triptyq VC, BreakOrbit VC, Inferno Labs, and notable angel investors.

Web3 luminary and The 333 Club founder Zeneca also made a strategic investment, endorsing Anomaly’s vision. Long expressed his enthusiasm for the future, stating, “We’re excited to see this platform come to life and look forward to providing continuous value for our community.”

List of Partners

Advanced AI and Strategic Integration

Anomaly distinguishes itself with its AI-powered Software Development Kit (SDK), which facilitates the rapid creation and deployment of mini-games across social media platforms like Telegram and Discord. The platform's advanced AI functionalities include player-model training, matchmaking, automated quest creation, and in-game asset generation, poised to enhance the gaming experience.

The company employs a strategic approach that leverages Arbitrum’s Orbit for ultra-fast gaming user experiences and Gelato’s leading web3 services for automated gameplay. This ensures a zero-gas fee environment and fair play through on-chain randomness.

Long concluded, “We’re happy to have delivered on our product development promises with our newly secured funding, and we’d like to thank our investors for their unwavering support.”

Development Infrastructure

Final Thoughts

Anomaly's integration of custom AI engine-built mini-games aims to create lightweight games leveraging relevant crypto apps for distribution, dePIN architecture for managing and scaling computing, and crypto incentives to help bootstrap and retain users.

As Anomaly continues to innovate in the web3 gaming space, its new Telegram bot represents a significant step forward in blending blockchain technology, AI, and social gaming. For more information please check the official social media account here.