The NFT market is undergoing a restructuring, and a small number of projects such as Pudgy Penguins and Doodles are shifting from speculation to sustainable brand operations, demonstrating their ability to convert to real businesses. The industry is clearly diverging; NFT projects that rely on scarcity are losing their appeal, and a complete business model needs to be built. Game mechanics are also shifting from “Play-to-Earn” to “Play-to-Own,” emphasizing asset ownership. The trend of tokenizing NFT IP is gaining traction, but there are risks of fragmented governance and declining loyalty. Going forward, projects that can establish genuine demand and form a closed-loop business cycle are more likely to survive.

Gate News message: On April 2, according to Gate market data, as of the time of publication, ARIA (Aria) is trading at $0.43. In the past 24 hours, it is up 25.33%, reaching a high of $0.50 and dipping to a low of $0.33. The trading volume over the past 24 hours was $1.6239 million. Its current market cap is approximately $77.947 million. Aria.AI is a next-generation game development and publishing experiment. It draws inspiration from a Disney-style immersive world and AI technology, and is designed around game mechanics related to its own IP. It represents a major leap in bringing Web3 a higher standard of game design and publishing quality from Web2 (combined with AI execution). As an open-world mobile game, Aria invites players to explore the world of Fudonia

Hyperliquid co-founder announced on April 1 on a social platform that its mobile app is now live on the Google Play Store. It is currently in an MVP testing version, offering only the deal notification feature, with the goal of collecting user feedback and optimizing the product. Users were reminded to avoid downloading counterfeit apps, and future versions will continue improving functionality.

The new official application launched by the U.S. government has drawn attention, with issues of data collection and privacy risks becoming the focus of discussion. Developers and researchers have pointed out that the app may access user locations and record online activities, presenting potential security hazards. Users' concerns about data transparency and privacy protection have subsequently increased.

Recently, hackers launched an Android malware attack in Brazil through a phishing website impersonating the Google Play Store, luring users to download a fake application called "INSS Reembolso". The malware is highly stealthy, performs cryptocurrency mining, and supports multiple remote control functions. Some variants also contain banking trojans capable of replacing transfer addresses.

Google Labs upgrades AI design tool Stitch to a full-featured software design canvas, introducing the "vibe design" concept that supports natural language generation of high-fidelity UI. The new version includes an unlimited canvas, design agents, plain text design specification files, and one-click interactive prototype generation, targeting professional designers and entrepreneurs. Following the announcement, Figma's stock price dropped 8%.

Gate News: On March 11, according to Gate market data, ARIA (AriaAI) is currently priced at $0.13, up 30.03% in the past 24 hours. It reached a high of $0.14 and a low of $0.07. The current market capitalization is approximately $39.9 million, an increase of $9.21 million compared to yesterday. ARIA is an open-world mobile game project where players can earn rewards by playing and accelerate their ranking by minting ARIA Wishfont Pass. The project features a rich narrative background set on the continent of Nutania, telling the ancient war legend between the elves (Aria) and evil forces. The game consists of multiple unique characters, each with their own storylines. ARIA has received support from entities including Fish 8, PartyH

PlaysOut Platform (PLAY) surged 72.34% on March 11, with a market capitalization of $32.7 million. Its product architecture was upgraded to support various interactive entertainment forms, integrating AI stack technology to lower development barriers, and collaborating with mainstream exchanges to enhance liquidity. These measures have improved the platform's competitiveness and content richness.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Ethereum Layer 2 network Starknet announced on X platform the launch of the "plug-and-play" open-source integration solution Starkzap, which allows applications to be quickly upgraded to on-chain consumer apps without developers having to handle private key management, Gas fees, or frequent wallet pop-ups. It also supports integration of Bitcoin and stablecoin payments, yield and staking products, self-custody wallets, and more.

Trump warns that if the country attempts to violate the trade agreement with the United States, it will face higher tariffs and serious consequences. Although the emergency tariffs were ruled invalid, the government can still take strong measures under other laws. The new tariffs will take effect on Tuesday, causing a major drop on Wall Street and impacting US-EU trade activities.