Wilder World is leveling up. The metaverse gaming project has officially launched its first-person shooter (FPS) mode in Super Early Access at Gamescom 2025. Backed by Samsung, the launch includes a global $100,000 tournament and introduces a new way to explore its growing digital world.

Key Takeaways

• Wilder World’s FPS mode is now live in Super Early Access at Gamescom 2025

• A $100K tournament is running through September, with a live final on September 24

• Samsung-branded NFTs are available to Gamescom attendees via NFC tap-ins

• The FPS adds a new dimension to Wilder World’s evolving metaverse

• The WILD token ecosystem continues to grow through new initiatives

Gamescom Launch and Samsung Integration

On August 20, Gamescom attendees got a first look—and hands-on play—with Wilder World’s new FPS mode, set in Wiami, a massive digital city built in Unreal Engine 5. The sharp visuals and fast action introduce a fresh style of gameplay for the Wilder community. It’s the first time players can experience Wiami through the lens of a tactical shooter.

The tournament is open to all players, with qualifiers running from August 25 to September 9, followed by playoffs from September 10 to 15. The top five finalists will be flown in, all expenses paid, for the grand finale on September 24 at a still-undisclosed location, where they’ll compete for the $100K prize pool.

Samsung is a major partner for the launch, offering on-site rewards to Gamescom attendees. By tapping NFC towers, players can claim a Samsung-branded POAP NFT—short for “Proof of Attendance Protocol.” It’s a digital badge that also works as a playable in-game item that can be used across the Wilder World metaverse.

Source: Wilder World

Expanding Wilder World’s Universe

Wilder World got on the map with its 2024 racing game, Wilder Wheels. Now, the team is stepping into one of gaming’s most competitive genres. The addition of FPS gameplay is designed to broaden the platform’s appeal while sticking with core Web3 ideas—like asset ownership, user-made content, and a community-driven economy.

This latest launch builds on recent momentum for the WILD token. Highlights include the Lamborghini Temerario NFT collection selling out in just four minutes, the launch of Wiami.fun for user-generated assets, and Operation Titan, a multi-million-dollar WILD buyback program.

Other updates, like Metropolis and CYPHER, show the team’s ongoing push to grow the ecosystem and keep players and investors engaged.

Wilder World has also been featured in the Epic Games Store’s Top 10 Most Anticipated Games, alongside several big-name Web2 titles. With strong visuals, Web3 functionality, and active community support, it’s working to stand out in a crowded market.

Final Thoughts

Speaking about the launch, Wilder World co-founder and executive producer n3o put it this way:

“The $100K tournament isn’t just about esports—it’s a global stage to show the world that Wilder World is building at the frontier of gaming and the metaverse.”

Wilder World’s FPS debut brings together competitive gameplay, digital rewards, and support from a global tech brand. Whether it signals a shift in mainstream Web3 adoption or not, it’s a clear example of how blockchain and gaming continue to intersect in new and creative ways.

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August 3, 2025

A massive Bitcoin theft from 2020 has surfaced nearly four years later, and it’s now being called the largest crypto heist ever uncovered.

On Saturday, blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reported that 127,426 BTC, valued at around $3.5 billion at the time and nearly $14.5 billion today, was stolen from Chinese mining pool LuBian in December 2020.

LuBian rose quickly in early 2020, becoming the sixth-largest mining pool on the Bitcoin network by mid-year.

Its website promoted it as “the safest high yielding mining pool in the world.”

LuBian Vanished in 2021, Sparking Speculation of Shutdown

By February 2021, LuBian had disappeared without explanation, fueling speculation that it was either shut down by authorities or quietly converted into a private pool.

Arkham’s investigation points to a more dramatic exit: a hack that drained the pool’s holdings.

“They appear to have been first hacked on December 28th, 2020 for over 90% of their BTC,” Arkham wrote.

The following day, attackers siphoned off another $6 million in BTC and USDT from a LuBian-linked address on the Bitcoin Omni layer.

The firm believes the Bitcoin theft stemmed from vulnerabilities in LuBian’s private key generation system, which may have allowed brute-force attacks.

While 11,886 BTC, worth roughly $1.35 billion, remains untouched in LuBian’s wallet, none of the stolen coins have moved since July 2024.

Interestingly, LuBian attempted to communicate with the attacker using Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN feature.

In two transactions, the team wrote: “To the whitehat who is saving our asset, you can contact us… to discuss the return of asset and your reward.”

The message included an email address, but it’s unclear if the hacker ever replied.

While the Mt. Gox collapse involved more BTC, the LuBian breach is the largest confirmed crypto theft by value at the time of the incident.

Bitcoin Hacks, Theft Cost Investors $2.2B in H1 2025: CertiK

Crypto investors lost over $2.2 billion to hacks, scams, and breaches in the first half of 2025, driven largely by wallet compromises and phishing attacks, according to CertiK’s latest security report.

Wallet breaches alone caused $1.7 billion in losses across just 34 incidents, while phishing scams accounted for over $410 million across 132 attacks.

Two major incidents, including Bybit’s $1.5 billion hack in February and Cetus Protocol’s $225 million exploit in May, skewed the year’s losses upward, together accounting for nearly $1.78 billion.

Without these, losses align more closely with previous years at around $690 million.

Ethereum remained the primary target, suffering over $1.6 billion in losses across 175 events.

The report also pointed to rising sophistication of phishing schemes and ongoing risks from social engineering, urging crypto users to verify links, avoid suspicious sites, and use hardware wallets.

A friend is trying to set up a publicly available test mining pool.

My current ISP is Verizon Wireless Home Internet. I’m pretty annoyed with them. You can easily see them delivering dynamic IPv6 in my house. But they want to charge me an extra fee each Static IPv6 address!

I am trying to establish a service that is accessible to the outside world. Static IPv6 addresses do not work as they change the IPv6 prefix every time the router restarts. The server reassigns the new address.

Am I completely dependent on my ISP for this? Can I establish/maintain a static IPv6 address? Is it the problem of getting other hardware/software?

My wireless router is the ARC-XCI55AX (standard “white cube”). I’m in Oakland, USA.

To answer this question, if you already have an umbrella running tail scales, it’s mostly a fight. Once you have installed the tail scale and the Bitcoin node is fully synced, you can start Bitaxe and Public-Pool.

The documentation seems pretty sparse right now, but if you follow it, it seems to work well. To run a public pool from umbrella, install that add-on and then use “umbrel.local” in the public pool settings as the address of the TCP+Stratum user, port number: 2018, and Bitcoin node (which can be found from Umbrel’s Lightning Node add-on app by selecting “Deposit” in the “Bitcoin Wallet” section). You can use a different Bitcoin address for improved security. It provides the easiest “start” way to minify to your node’s address.

Once this is done, make sure your settings have been changed to use the BTC address of your umbrella. Note that finding Axeos webpage is as easy as checking what the new IP address is to see the Bitaxe output, as after updating your Bitaxe WiFi settings and using your own WiFi network, you will get a new IP address assigned by your router or DHCP server. Enter that IP address in your web browser and the Axeos web page will load immediately. After updating the BTC address of the Axeos web page, save it and restart Bitaxe.

Now this does not mean you are earning the SAT you are mining in your pool – that only happens if you are lucky enough in a pool of Bitaxe rigs to hit the solution that earns 3.125 BTC every 10 minutes. Due to the advantages of incremental SATS, it is necessary to minify directly into a centralized mine pool. But that means that if you add proof of work to the larger Bitcoin community and other large-scale mining operations go down temporarily or permanently, we are all contributing to the decentralized value of Bitcoin by continuing to find solutions and enjoy rewards. Additionally, the added hash power makes it increasingly difficult for state governments to take more than 51% of their total hash power.

June 16th, 2025 – West Midlands, United Kingdom

As the crypto market shifts into a new phase defined by real-world adoption and protocol maturity, infrastructure services like cloud mining are becoming more attractive to everyday users.

Already featured on GlobeNewswire and other leading platforms, FansHash is now bringing its zero-barrier, multi-coin cloud mining solution to an even wider audience.

With the Federal Reserve easing its tightening stance and crypto ETFs gaining global traction, top-tier cryptocurrencies are leading the charge. The market is moving beyond speculative cycles, embracing real-world applications and protocol-level utility.

• ETH has surged past $4,000, fueled by Layer 2 expansion and significantly reduced gas fees. No longer just a complement to Bitcoin, Ethereum is now the backbone of the smart contract ecosystem.
• ADA is gaining momentum after the full deployment of Hydra and the Vasil upgrade. With on-chain performance metrics climbing rapidly, the $0.75 resistance level is under pressure, and a breakout could be imminent.
• DOT is thriving as Polkadot’s parachain ecosystem reaches full activation. Its cross-chain capabilities have taken a major leap forward, pushing DOT back to $12 and reestablishing it as a key cross-chain protocol.

This rally is not about short-term speculation. It’s the result of years of protocol development and real utility reaching market readiness.

But in every cycle, the biggest winners aren’t the ones chasing prices—they’re the ones owning the means of production.

As prices rise, coins become harder to buy. But FansHash Mining users aren’t buying crypto—they’re mining it.

FansHash Mining: Mine the Future, Don’t Just Trade It

From computer rooms to the cloud, from technology to experience, mining is entering a wider range of people. No expensive equipment. No technical experience required. With just a phone or computer, anyone can register, activate a contract, and start earning crypto every single day.

This approach offers a scalable and transparent framework for generating crypto-based income, emphasizing low exposure to risk and maintaining a high degree of user control.

Key Benefits

? Zero Barrier to Start

 Getting $18 in free mining credit just for signing up.

Users can access the earning mechanism without an initial deposit, enabling participation in return-generating activities from the outset.

? Free Trial Contract

New user benefits are online: users will receive a 100 yuan contract project. Income is settled on a daily basis, with transparent and clearly defined reporting mechanisms.

? Multi-Coin Mining

 Exploring classics and create new situations: BTC, ETH, LTC, and DOGE can be unlocked with one click.

? Global Mining Pool Access

 FansHash integrates with one of the world’s largest XRP mining pools and operates its own cloud mining cluster, running 24/7 to ensure consistent payouts.

? Daily Payouts with Full Transparency

 Earnings are calculated and distributed daily. There are no hidden fees, and all transactions are fully trackable.

? Referral Rewards

Earning up to 4% commission from every person a user refers.

Security and Regulatory Compliance

Since its founding in 2017, Fans Hash Mining has maintained a strong focus on legal compliance and user protection:

? Legally Registered in the United Kingdom

 FCA regulation × ISO certification double protection to protect the safety of your assets.

? ISO/IEC 27001 Certified

 International standards for information security and asset protection.

? Enterprise-Grade Security

 Bank-level SSL encryption and DDoS mitigation provide strong defense against cyber threats.

? Secure Fund Management

User assets are held separately from mining operations. All contracts and earnings are transparent and auditable.

Getting Started in 3 Easy Steps

1. Registering for an Account

 Visiting https://FansHash.com, entering an email, and receiving $18 mining credit instantly.

Choosing a Contract

 2. Picking a mining plan that matches the user’s budget and earnings goals. Short-term and long-term options are available.

3. Starting to Earn Daily

Once activated, the system allocates hash power and begins generating daily payouts in chosen coins, ready for withdrawal anytime.

Conclusion: A Structured Approach to Participating in the Crypto Economy

While assets such as ETH, DOT, and ADA have experienced upward movement, they remain subject to market volatility and entry barriers. An alternative strategy focuses on engaging with the underlying infrastructure rather than short-term market trends.

FansHash Mining provides access to a mining-based income model, enabling participants to earn from network activity without engaging in speculative trading.

Users Can Visit? https://FansHash.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and the possibility of losing funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

Open Sources

FansHash’s recent announcements have been featured across several respected news platforms:

GlobeNewswire

Pressat

Bitcoinist

Crypto News

About Fans Hash

Fans Hash is a long-time player in the cloud mining space, based in the UK and operating since 2017. It has a user-friendly ecosystem and currently has over 8.6 million members worldwide. It has become a top provider of cryptocurrency mining services. Fans Hash is ideal for both amateurs and experienced traders to get a good return on their investment. This is thanks to its seamless control panel and extremely high profit potential.

Contact

LinDad
Fans Hash
info@fanshash.com

There is a setting called “minimum difficulty”.

When I read their manual, Item #8 state

The pool automatically assigns difficulty levels to correspond to minor hashrates.

my Scoring hashrate and Hashrate It matches what my mine manufacturer advertises: 13.5 th/s

And my default is also set to 128.

However, even reading the manual, you will see that you need to set the minimum difficulty level to 1024 at 1/s and increase linearly with the hashrate.

According to the table, my difficulty should be 13312, which is 13 times. This is much higher than the 128 pool.

Do I need to set the minimum difficulty level?

I tried to understand the minimum difficulty, but I couldn’t find a clear and simple explanation of what this number represents.