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Slingshot – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:32:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.8 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Slingshot – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Magic Eden Acquires Slingshot to Expand Beyond NFTs https://earlybirdsinvest.com/magic-eden-acquires-slingshot-to-expand-beyond-nfts/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/magic-eden-acquires-slingshot-to-expand-beyond-nfts/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:32:33 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/magic-eden-acquires-slingshot-to-expand-beyond-nfts/

Popular NFT marketplace Magic Eden has acquired crypto trading app Slingshot in a move that signals a strategic shift beyond digital collectibles. The acquisition will give Magic Eden users direct access to over five million tokens across more than ten blockchains—without the need for bridges or centralised exchanges.

Slingshot will continue to operate as a standalone app for now, but further integration with Magic Eden is expected. No immediate changes to the user experience have been announced, though support for Bitcoin-native tokens is reportedly on the horizon.

Magic Eden’s leadership indicated the move is part of a longer-term effort to simplify crypto trading across networks and asset types.

Magic Eden Acquires Slingshot to Expand Beyond NFTs — Source: Slingshot

What is Slingshot?

Slingshot is a decentralised crypto trading application that enables users to swap tokens across multiple blockchains without needing to bridge assets or rely on centralised platforms.

The app supports trading across more than ten blockchain networks using a single USDC balance, offering access to millions of tokens. With an estimated user base approaching one million, Slingshot has gained recognition for its emphasis on ease of use and multi-chain functionality.

It has aimed to streamline token discovery and trading by removing common friction points, such as network switching and gas fee management.

Magic Eden Acquires Slingshot to Expand Beyond NFTs — Source: Magic Eden

What does this acquisition mean for Magic Eden?

For Magic Eden, the acquisition of Slingshot represents a step away from its original focus as an NFT-only platform. Whilst it will continue to support NFT trading, the company appears to be repositioning itself as a more comprehensive web3 trading hub.

“This acquisition is a major step forward in advancing the Magic Eden vision, which is to provide users worldwide with a seamless and safe way to buy and sell crypto and digital assets across all chains,” said Jack Lu, CEO and Co-Founder of Magic Eden.

By integrating token trading into its ecosystem, Magic Eden is likely to broaden its appeal to a wider segment of crypto users—particularly those seeking a unified interface for both NFTs and fungible tokens. Although the platforms will operate independently for now, the long-term plan appears to involve closer technical and product alignment.

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Magic Eden acquires Slingshot to expand into on-chain trading, diversify beyond NFTs https://earlybirdsinvest.com/magic-eden-acquires-slingshot-to-expand-into-on-chain-trading-diversify-beyond-nfts/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/magic-eden-acquires-slingshot-to-expand-into-on-chain-trading-diversify-beyond-nfts/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:50:36 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/magic-eden-acquires-slingshot-to-expand-into-on-chain-trading-diversify-beyond-nfts/

Magic Eden is acquiring crypto trading app Slingshot to expand beyond NFTs and challenge centralized exchanges (CEX) with a fully on-chain trading experience, according to an April 9 press release.

The acquisition marks a shift for Magic Eden, which built its name as a leading digital asset and NFT marketplace. Now, the company is aiming to become what it calls “the most extensive and all-encompassing trading platform in crypto.”

Slingshot has attracted nearly 1 million users with its mobile-first interface, which simplifies cross-chain trading. The app eliminates the need for bridging, typically a cumbersome and risky process, by enabling token swaps across more than 10 blockchains with instant listings.

Magic Eden CEO and co-founder Jack Lu said:

“This acquisition is a major step forward in advancing the Magic Eden vision, which is to provide users worldwide with a seamless and safe way to buy and sell crypto and digital assets across all chains.”

The deal comes as the crypto industry, now valued at $2.5 trillion, continues to shift toward decentralized infrastructure, spurred by growing concerns over transparency, security, and user control.

While centralized exchanges have dominated the space, critics argue they contradict the core principles of crypto and often create single points of failure.

Slingshot has gained traction in recent weeks because it is among the only platforms to list every token across multiple chains in real-time. It also aims to appeal to newcomers by allowing signups with just an email and supporting payments through Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, and credit or debit cards.

The companies plan to integrate Slingshot’s tools into Magic Eden’s platform, which will support over 5 million tokens and offer upcoming access to Bitcoin-native tokens. The combined effort signals a growing push within the industry to offer alternatives to centralized giants by giving users more control over their assets without sacrificing convenience or speed.

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