Creators Behind Web3 Game Aavegotchi Raise $30M in Multiyear Token Sale
“The successful conclusion of this sale represents a watershed moment for the decentralized fundraising space and, we hope, a model for responsible fundraising for projects in the future,” said Coder Dan, co-founder and CEO of Pixelcraft Studios, in a press release. “We are thrilled to have such a strong and passionate community behind us and are excited about the potential of AavegotchiDAO receiving the lion’s share of this raise.”
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