Web3 platform KapKap has raised $10 million in seed funding, with Animoca Brands—a prominent force in blockchain gaming—leading the round. Other investors include Shima Capital, Mechanism Capital, Klaytn Foundation, and Big Brain Holdings, as reported by
KapKap’s KAPS introduces a unique method for generating digital value by tracking user actions—such as gameplay duration, creative input, and community impact—and converting them into a verifiable “K-score.” This score can be exchanged or used to access rewards, Ventureburn noted. The system moves away from conventional in-game purchases and ad-based models, instead building an economy where user attention and participation are directly valued. By making its scoring process transparent, KapKap seeks to ensure fairness for developers, creators, and players, aligning interests throughout its network, Ventureburn added.
This investment highlights the increasing enthusiasm for AI-powered Web3 initiatives that connect gaming, blockchain, and the attention economy. Animoca Brands, recognized for championing digital property rights, joins other backers such as Unicorn Verse, Rzong Capital, and BGX Capital in a subsequent strategic round, according to Ventureburn. KapKap’s alliances with leading Web3 groups like the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and
KapKap has achieved early momentum, boasting 1.7 million monthly active users and 25,000 daily active users across games such as Summon of Glory and Idle Knights, Ventureburn stated. The recent funding will help scale its AI-driven reputation systems, improve developer resources, and upgrade the KAPS framework to encourage wider use. By focusing on accessible, mobile-friendly casual games, KapKap aims to attract mainstream gamers while upholding Web3’s foundational values of transparency and user ownership.
Investors see KapKap as a transformative force in the evolution of digital economies. “KapKap’s approach marks a significant change in how online communities function,” one investor commented, emphasizing the platform’s capacity to convert user attention into tangible economic value, as reported by Ventureburn. This funding round comes amid a broader movement toward integrating AI in Web3, with platforms seeking new ways to monetize user engagement. KapKap’s model could disrupt traditional ad-based systems by granting users direct ownership of their contributions.
The growth of KapKap’s network reflects a rising demand for more equitable monetization in gaming and content creation. By assigning measurable worth to intangible actions like creativity and loyalty, the platform aims to address persistent inequalities in digital economies. As it expands, KapKap could become a model for future AI-driven Web3 ventures looking to better align the interests of users and developers.