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Singapore-based crypto fantasy GameFi startup <a href="https://kandle.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Kandle</a> has recently secured $1.7 million in a seed funding round, with Saama Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in early and growth stage tech sector companies, leading the investment.Other participants in the funding round included PointOne Capital, Cloud Capital, Good Capital, Founder’s Room, Seeders Fund, and Sumit Gupta, CEO of crypto investment platform CoinDCX.The GameFi concept is an innovative fusion of blockchain technology, gaming, and decentralized finance, allowing players to earn cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) while playing games on the platform. Additionally, GameFi enables the transfer of in-game items to the virtual world, enabling trade on NFT marketplaces and crypto exchanges.<h2 id="header-0">Expansion plans</h2>Kandle stands out by offering fantasy games that incorporate crypto tokens, where players compete to win various rewards. Already gaining traction in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as in burgeoning markets such as Nigeria and India, Kandle has ambitious plans to expand its footprint across Asia and North America.As part of its efforts to realize that expansion, funding is being used to build out the Kandle platform further, expanding its user base into the bargain. Founder Jaideep Yadav expressed enthusiasm about the potential of gaming and crypto coming together, positioning Kandle at the forefront of this evolving landscape.Yadav<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/crypto-gaming-startup-kandle-raises-1-7-million-from-saama-others/articleshow/102102987.cms?from&#61;mdr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> stated</a>: “There is a massive opportunity at the intersection of gaming and crypto, and we’re excited to be at the forefront of this evolution in crypto fantasy gaming. Super grateful for the unwavering support of our investors as we forge ahead in bringing the vision of Kandle to fruition. “<h2 id="header-1">Project roadmap</h2>Looking ahead, Kandle aims to unveil its project roadmap, which will include token issuance, token utility, and a play-and-win model designed to reimagine the play-to-earn ecosystem. Notably, Kandle has taken a unique approach by prioritizing the development of a fully functioning, sustainable gaming product based on sound gaming principles rather than merely focusing on project tokens. The team plans to integrate smart contracts to ensure transparency, security, and fairness in the gaming experience.Ash Lilani, the Managing Partner at Saama Capital, commented on the importance of making the crypto industry safer for the next wave of users. He praised Kandle’s gamified approach for providing a secure and unique way for users to engage with crypto without taking direct exposure to any specific coins.Kandle’s funding success signifies the increasing interest and investment in the GameFi space, which merges the excitement of gaming with the possibilities offered by blockchain and cryptocurrencies. News of the investment comes within the same time frame as an<a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/axie-infinity-teams-up-with-cyberkongz-in-blockchain-gaming-revival-fe5ee3a68178" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> announcement</a> by Sky Mavis, the team behind Axie Infinity, which is also Singapore-headquartered, which sees it partner with CyberKongz, an Ethereum-based non-fungible token collection.The development of blockchain gaming has not progressed in a neat straight line. It’s been imperfect but ongoing activity in the sector suggests that ultimately, GameFi start-ups will continue to evolve until such time as a mass market breakthrough is made in gaming.

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