TL;DR
- Atari releases 500 limited-edition physical patch packs on DYLI, a blockchain-powered collectibles marketplace, leveraging Web3 technology for unique and nostalgic items.
- Each patch pack includes new or vintage Atari designs, priced at $15, with select packs containing bonus items like stickers and gift cards, and one special pack signed by Atari founder Nolan Bushnell.
- DYLI ensures product authenticity using blockchain technology, aiming to onboard the next million users into the blockchain ecosystem with tradable redeemable NFTs.
Atari, the iconic retro game publisher, announced the release of 500 limited-edition physical patch packs through DYLI, a new blockchain-powered collectibles marketplace. This initiative marks Atari’s latest venture into the Web3 space, leveraging blockchain technology to offer unique and nostalgic items to its fans. The patch packs will be available on Abstract Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network, ensuring a seamless and efficient transaction process.
Details of the Patch Packs
Each patch pack will include one of seven new Atari patches or two vintage designs from the 1980s, priced at $15 each. Select packs will contain bonus items such as stickers and gift cards, with one special pack featuring an item signed by Atari founder Nolan Bushnell. This nostalgic twist aims to attract both long-time Atari enthusiasts and new collectors, offering a tangible connection to the company’s rich history.
Blockchain Integration and DYLI’s Role
DYLI, short for “Do You Like It?”, is a social e-commerce platform that utilizes blockchain technology to ensure the authenticity of its products. The platform’s drop feature for physical goods is designed to ramp up user adoption of its Abstract Chain-powered marketplace.
According to Alex Needelman, founder of DYLI, the goal is not just to drop cool stuff but to onboard the next million users into the blockchain ecosystem. Every product dropped on DYLI is a tradable redeemable non-fungible token (NFT), with a secondary marketplace allowing users to trade both physical and digital goods.
Atari’s Web3 Initiatives
This release builds on Atari’s expanding blockchain-related initiatives, which have seen the company explore various Web3 projects since at least 2018. Atari has partnered with platforms like Coinbase and The Sandbox to bring classic titles such as Asteroids and Breakout to the blockchain.
The company’s crypto initiative, Atari X, launched in 2022, consolidating its crypto and NFT ventures under a single banner. Despite facing challenges, including the stumbles of its initial ATRI token, Atari continues to embrace Web3 with the same pioneering spirit that defined its early years in Silicon Valley.
Atari’s exclusive patch packs on DYLI represent a significant step in the company’s journey into the Web3 space. By combining nostalgia with cutting-edge blockchain technology, Atari aims to engage its fanbase and attract new users to the world of digital collectibles.
