Telegram-based crypto gaming ecosystem Pixelverse raised $5.5 million in order to fund continued growth. 

The tap-to-earn video game, which users can easily start playing through the Telegram messaging app, said in a statement that a long list of investors participated in the round, including Delphi Ventures, Merit Circle, and former Nexon CEO Joonmo (James) Kwon, who now runs Delabs Games.

Like other Telegram-based web3 games, such as Hamster Kombat and Notcoin, with Pixelverse, users can play the title by accessing the messaging app popular among the crypto community. Playing consistently gives users an opportunity to earn crypto.

"We are pleased to be backing Pixelverse as they aggressively leverage Telegram’s distribution to drive a massive audience into their ecosystem," …