Flappy Bird is once again poised to “take flight” in the world of crypto, according to a new update from the Flappy Bird Foundation—the group that now owns the game’s trademark and brought it back via Telegram last year.
Many gamers are eager for Web3 games to create a system that rewards them with real cryptocurrency, and ETH is one of the favorites. With Base, those who play Flappy Bird can collect Ethereum-based rewards because 80% of the entry fees are placed into a prize fund. Experienced players may be able to get as much as 0.001 ETH everyday which adds up. This strategy tries to combine reasons for coming to the site and take into account both casual and serious players.
According to the report, the Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to integrating blockchain technology into the game’s evolution. “Flappy Bird Foundation will continue its mandate to explore and innovate in the world of Web3 IP and gaming,” the group stated. The goal? To create a global Flappy Bird brand that blends traditional gaming with Web3 perks like IP licensing and digital ownership.
Although the post stopped short of confirming a token launch, it teased a new competitive Web3 version of the game that lets players earn rewards. Specifics around the blockchain integration or what assets would be brought on-chain were not provided.
Interestingly, Coinbase’s Base network chimed in on social media following the announcement, sharing a roadmap snippet that referenced a “Web3 IP protocol.” Flappy Bird amplified the post in its Telegram group—fueling speculation that a partnership with the Ethereum Layer-2 network might be in the works.
The Foundation also touched on the development of an “IP protocol,” aimed at putting Flappy Bird’s digital assets on-chain, but again, no clear technical details or timelines have been shared.
For longtime fans of the game, this crypto turn is not without controversy. When Flappy Bird re-emerged last year, the game’s original creator, Dong Nguyen, broke a long silence on X (formerly Twitter) to publicly denounce the blockchain version. Many fans echoed his concerns, wary of the crypto direction.
To address this, the Foundation emphasized that players uninterested in crypto won’t be left behind. “We also acknowledge that there are many Flappy Bird fans new and O.G. that just want to flap on without engaging in Web3. We hear you,” the team noted. Flappy Bird Publishing, a subsidiary managing the game’s Web2 version, will continue offering traditional, ad-supported gameplay with in-app purchases—no blockchain required.
So, while Flappy Bird’s future in Web3 is back on the radar, players will still have the freedom to choose how they flap—crypto or no crypto. A launch date for the next phase of this Web3 initiative remains under wraps.
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