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In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize its blockchain development capabilities, thirdweb has made waves by acquiring Blocktorch, a leading web3 observability platform This strategic acquisition is designed to elevate thirdweb's development stack, solidifying its position as the ultimate solution for constructing decentralized applications (dApps) Thirdweb Cover Art Blocktorch is renowned for its holistic approach to web3 observability, offering a complete suite of tools for developing, monitoring, and optimizing dApps This empowers engineering teams to uphold exceptional user experiences even during rapid scaling The collaboration between the two companies aims to deliver top-tier development tools and exceptional solutions to their client base...

The Superchain App Accelerator, born from a partnership between thirdweb and Optimism, marks a pivotal moment in web3 gaming, introducing a $3 million fund aimed at revolutionizing the development landscape. This initiative is designed to empower developers by offering financial support and resources to create seamless, on-chain gaming applications. By addressing key challenges such as high gas fees and complex blockchain interactions, the program seeks to make web3 technologies more accessible and user-friendly for gamers. With support extending across various networks and a focus on enhancing the player experience, the Superchain App Accelerator promises to pave the way for a new era of digital gaming. This fund not only signifies a significant investment in the future of gaming but also underscores the commitment of thirdweb and Optimism to fostering innovation and growth within the blockchain ecosystem.

Thirdweb got $24 million in a Series A funding round in August 2022. Big investors like Hahn Ventures, Polygon Labs, Coinbase Ventures, and Shopify contributed to this round. The company is now worth a whopping $160 million more because of this big investment. After their funding round went well, Thirdweb made a move to strengthen their position in the Web3 gaming market. They recently appointed Atif Khan, a seasoned Facebook executive, as their new Vice President of Gaming. Khan has a lot of experience because he was the Head of Mid-Market and In-App Ads for Global Gaming at Facebook. This smart hire shows that Thirdweb wants to improve the Web3 gaming experience and strengthen their position in the industry.