# Abstract's Arrival *Author: Bankless* *Published: Jan 25, 2025* *Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/abstract-arrival* --- [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/01/image---2025-01-17T102902.941-1.png)](https://bankless.cc/frax-NL) Abstract's Arrival Published on Jan. 25, 2025 [ View in Browser ](https://www.bankless.com/metaversal) --- [**Sponsor: Frax**](https://bankless.cc/frax-NL) — Fraxtal Ecosystem: Where DeFi Meets AI. [Learn more](https://bankless.cc/frax-NL) .  .  . CULTURE ROUNDUP Abstract's Arrival [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/01/image---2025-01-24T223501.009.png)](https://www.bankless.com/metaversal)**The next big NFT hubs are going to be next-gen** **chains like Abstract, Berachain, and Monad. ** And now, we don't have to wait much longer to start digging in here. Abstract's mainnet is arriving early next week! [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/01/image---2025-01-24T222142.522.png)](https://x.com/AbstractChain/status/1882980456146387184)For those still catching up, Abstract is an Ethereum L2 built on ZKsync's ZK Stack framework. It's generated a lot of excitement, as the network is being developed by the parent company of Pudgy Penguins, Igloo Inc. The chain is centered around consumer crypto, like onchain games, onchain social apps, and beyond. It's also going to boast a series of unique offerings, including [Abstract Incentives](https://x.com/AbstractChain/status/1880035786772607487), the [Abstract Global Wallet](https://x.com/AbstractChain/status/1828878205874516006), and [Panoramic Governance](https://pg.abs.xyz/). If you're looking to dive into the L2 on day one, you're in luck too. There's already a range of NFT and gaming projects that have set up shop here, as this new ecosystem map shows: [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/01/image---2025-01-24T223340.681.png)](https://x.com/AbstractChain/status/1882206634300346630)We can *also *assume that Abstract will be announcing its token details next week, if not opening claims for its token altogether. Abstract originally evolved from Frame, an NFT-centric L2 that was planning an airdrop in 2024 that the vast majority of Ethereum NFT users were eligible for. If this eligibility carries over to Abstract, *many *people will be able to claim the token. We'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, get ready for all the festivities by following the [Abstract Ecosystem](https://x.com/Abstract_Eco) account to watch for project announcements. Personally, I plan on bridging in [via Relay](https://x.com/RelayProtocol/status/1882543984024928334) and then [playing some Duper](https://x.com/apixtwts/status/1882086000618512803) and [surfing Magic Eden](https://x.com/AbstractChain/status/1851014163692183877) for new NFTs. There will be lots of other opportunities to choose from, though, so prep your wallet over the weekend ahead of the big rollout! ## ***Other news this week***... ### **📰 General news** - **Interface** [launched its web app](https://x.com/interfacedapp/status/1881737866122031336) - **NFT Price Floor** [published its 2024 Report](https://x.com/nftpricefloor/status/1882063307202519436) - **Nouns **[open-sourced its DUNA bylaws](https://x.com/nounsdao/status/1881775721590521891)[ ](https://twitter.com/punksOTC/status/1798093880711155918) ### **🎨 Cryptoart** - **6529 **[published NFTs Are Network Art](https://x.com/punk6529/status/1882571491600154939) ### **🏆 Digital collectibles** - **David Sacks**, [the White House crypto czar, said NFTs are collectibles](https://decrypt.co/302542/white-house-crypto-czar-david-sacks-nfts-and-meme-coins-are-collectibles) ### **🎮 Decentralized gaming** - **0xmon **[introduced a new PVP system, monchain](https://x.com/0xmons/status/1881867500390137927) - **Call the Banners** [launched its playtest](https://x.com/BannersNft/status/1882927129832391141) - **Infected** [is preparing to release Pandemic 2025 on Base](https://x.com/infecteddotfun/status/1882077100250898818) - **Kamigotchi **[unveiled a Dynamic Pricing upgrade](https://x.com/kamigotchiworld/status/1881421821985329581) - **Nifty Island** [released its latest patch](https://x.com/Nifty_Island/status/1882493167205072939) - **Nouns Esports** [announced the Nouns Bowl Smash Bros tournament](https://x.com/nounsgg/status/1882126127147503655) - **Otherside** [is hosting a Project Dragon FPS battle event](https://x.com/OthersideMeta/status/1882190269069848980) - **Provable Games** [announced Loot Survivor tournaments](https://x.com/provablegames/status/1882179694893912440) ### **🪙 Memes & NFTfi ** - **Animecoin **[kicked off $ANIME claims](https://x.com/animecoin/status/1882416460003496255) - **Liquity V2**, [which handles borrow positions via NFTs, is now live](https://x.com/LiquityProtocol/status/1882431900075376882) - **Nounspace **[launched its Token Spaces feature](https://warpcast.com/nounspacetom/0xa209bbc8) ### **📱 Onchain social** - **anon.world **[opened up rewards claims](https://x.com/Slokh/status/1882163723798012144) - **Farcaster** [announced Farcaster labels](https://x.com/varunsrin/status/1882495871620907269) - **Scout**, [a new customizable Farcaster client, is ramping up](https://x.com/varunsrin/status/1881743656807448866) ### 🌐** Virtual Worlds** - **Decentraland** [published its 2025 Manifesto](https://x.com/yemeljardi/status/1882105302352638303) --- --- *This article is brought to you by [MetaMask](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/metamask-1776260643?ref=read/abstract-arrival)*