COMBO BiWeekly Updates — (Late July )

4 min readJul 30, 2023

In July, we continued our journey towards an exciting new era as COMBO, demonstrating our unwavering commitment.

To foster deeper connections with our community, COMBO has been taking remarkable steps. This includes participating in ETHcc in Paris and actively engaging with enthusiastic Web3 enthusiasts all across the globe. Furthermore, we’ve been delving into the captivating realm of Pandralia alongside Polyhedra, utilizing zk light client technology to enhance gaming asset interoperability. Additionally, we’ve been proudly supporting hackathons and providing exciting opportunities to win COMBO tokens through the Simple Earn COMBO Quiz Challenge.

When it comes to technical advancements, we’ve made significant updates to COMBO Bridge and COMBO Trace, paving the way for the imminent mainnet launch. Our collaboration with opBNB Chain has been instrumental in this endeavor. Moreover, we’ve been dedicated to addressing any bugs, extending support for new projects, and refining our documentation, resulting in a remarkably smooth and user-friendly experience for all.

The full details are laid out below:

I. Community Growth

COMBO’s participation in ETHcc in Paris has been truly remarkable. The overwhelming enthusiasm and support from Web3 fans worldwide have left a lasting impression. The cherished memories we’ve created together during this event are truly unforgettable.

2. The discussion on the future of omnichain metaverses and gaming, featuring zkBridge, was hosted on Polyhedra’s Twitter Space, with the participation of key stakeholders, including COMBO, Lifeform, and Galxe.

3. COMBO is actively supporting the hackathon, aiming to inspire developers to build innovative projects using opBNB and BNB Greenfield.

4. In collaboration, COMBO and Polyhedra embarked on an exploration of the enigmatic world of Pandralia. Their utilization of zk light client technology alongside Omnichain NFTs promises to elevate gaming asset interoperability to new heights.

5. From July 7 to July 25, newcomers to Binance Simple Earn have an exciting opportunity to take part in the Simple Earn COMBO Quiz Challenge. By achieving a perfect score in the quiz after thoroughly reading the COMBO articles, participants stand a chance to win a free COMBO Locked Products position. A grand total of 60,000 COMBO tokens will be distributed among the successful winners.

Meanwhile, we are calling all passionate developers! If you are fueled by the desire to craft the next revolutionary web3 game, we invite you to delve into funding opportunities available through the Ecosystem Fund. Collaborate with COMBO to transform your game development aspirations into tangible reality and launch captivating, commercially viable products. Become a part of our vibrant community of developers who are shaping the future of web3 gaming. Together, let’s usher in a new era of gaming innovation!

II. Technical Updates

In our pursuit of delivering a seamless user experience, we’ve undertaken infrastructure upgrades to accommodate new products and services effectively.

1. COMBO Trace

COMBOTrace is a user-friendly block explorer that enables users and developers to effortlessly track the status of their transactions on the COMBO testnet.

We’ve introduced the BEP20 token list display for seamless accessibility.
The new verification feature facilitates easy contract verification.

3. Enhanced contract read/write functionality on the address detail page.

2. COMBO Bridge

COMBO Bridge enables easy transfer of tBNB to COMBO testnet for users and developers.

After the mainnet launch, COMBO Bridge will extend support to bridge 7 tokens, including ETH, BTC, BUSD, USDT, USDC, DAI, and BNB.
COMBO will offer support for assets bridging from the opBNB chain.

What’s Next?

COMBO is taking a significant step forward by partnering with opBNB, a high-performance Layer-2 solution within the BNB Chain ecosystem.
With a firm commitment to resolving known issues and enhancing the user experience, COMBO is dedicated to continuous improvement.
As COMBO continues to expand and strengthen its presence, we embrace innovation and foster growth by collaborating with exciting new projects.

About COMBO

COMBO is a leading provider of scaling solutions for Web3 game development. By leveraging the world’s top game engine, COMBO is building an open-source, decentralized, game-oriented Layer2 accessible to everyone. It aims to maximize the potential of Web3 games by connecting game developers with the entire ecosystem in an efficient, affordable, and secure way.