Coinbase’s Base Network Welcomes ’Zed Champions’: The Next Evolution of Ethereum NFT Horse Racing

Virtually Human Studios has unveiled ’Zed Champions,’ a revamped version of its popular NFT horse racing game ’Zed Run,’ now operating on Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. The public launch is set for Monday evening at 8pm ET, marking a significant shift from its previous iteration on Polygon. The new game introduces automated horse racing and revolves around the ZED token, though legacy horses from Zed Run will not migrate to the new platform. This move highlights Base’s growing role in the blockchain gaming ecosystem and underscores Coinbase’s commitment to fostering innovative decentralized applications.

Ethereum NFT Horse Racing Game ’Zed Run’ Reborn on Base as ’Zed Champions’

Virtually Human Studios has relaunched its digital horse racing game as Zed Champions, now operating on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network. The public launch is scheduled for Monday evening at 8pm ET. Unlike its predecessor on Polygon, the new version features automated horse racing and centers around the ZED token, with legacy horses from Zed Run not transferring to the new platform.

The shift to Base underscores the growing adoption of Ethereum layer-2 solutions for gaming applications. Zed Champions retains CORE mechanics like breeding and racing digital horses but introduces dynamic matching systems, signaling an evolution in blockchain gaming infrastructure.

Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund Targeting 4-8% Annual Returns for Institutions

Coinbase Asset Management unveiled a new Bitcoin investment vehicle designed exclusively for institutional investors. The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF) promises 4-8% net annual returns in BTC while employing a risk-averse strategy to address institutional concerns about crypto volatility.

Unlike staking-based yield products for assets like Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL), Bitcoin (BTC) inherently generates no yield. Traditional BTC yield strategies often involve high-risk practices like lending or options trading—approaches CBYF explicitly avoids. The fund instead leverages third-party partnerships to create institutional-grade yield mechanisms.