Dapper Labs Launches Meowcoins to Revolutionize Blockchain Gaming

NFTrixie
Apr 26
3 min read

Blockchain gaming is evolving, and Dapper Labs, the creators of CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot, are once again pushing the frontier. Their latest innovation? Seven Meowcoins launched on the Flow blockchain, setting a new standard for sustainable, play-driven economies in blockchain games.

Gone are the days of speculative airdrops and pump-and-dumps. Dapper is building a model where engagement, not hype, is king—and it all starts with CryptoKitties: All The Zen on Telegram.

Let's dive into what makes this launch so exciting.

What Are Meowcoins?

Meowcoins are not your typical blockchain game tokens. Dapper Labs is introducing seven unique tokens, with six already live and a seventh on the way. These tokens aren't designed to skyrocket overnight—they’re meant to fuel gameplay, craftable systems, and lasting engagement.

Instead of encouraging quick flips, Dapper wants players to interact, wager, craft, and stay invested for the long haul. As Arthur Camara, VP of Product at Dapper Labs, puts it:

“We saw the pump-and-dumps and the token launches that went nowhere. We wanted to create something sustainable and fun.”

And that’s exactly what they’re doing.

Why Launch Seven Different Tokens?

You might be wondering—why seven tokens instead of just one? Great question!

Dapper’s system breaks Meowcoins into three main categories:

Fancy Coins: Earned by playing daily, completing quests, and simply showing up.
Beancoins: Harder to earn but valuable for staking and extra rewards.
Family Coins: Crafted by burning a complete set of Fancy Coins from five different in-game families.

Each in-game event will bring fresh versions of these coins, creating ongoing opportunities for engagement and avoiding the typical pitfall where players are left holding worthless tokens after a season ends.

This dynamic design is a game-changer for the blockchain games landscape.

Crafting, Staking, and Prediction Markets: A New Gameplay Loop

Unlike traditional crypto gaming mechanics that focus on accumulation, Dapper Labs introduces a crafting-first economy.

Here’s how players can engage:

Craft Family Coins by collecting and burning Fancy Coins.
Stake Beancoins to earn further rewards.
Use Family Coins in new staking pools against Beancoins.
Predict story outcomes in the Rumor Mill, a playful betting system inspired by DeFi prediction markets.

This layered gameplay structure keeps the ecosystem vibrant—and ensures tokens are actively used, not forgotten in wallets.

Lessons Learned from Past Token Flops

If you’ve been following blockchain gaming, you know not every token launch is a success. Projects like Hamster Kombat, Catizen, and even the much-hyped Notcoin (NOT) suffered massive post-launch crashes—some by more than 90%.

According to Camara, the reason is simple:

“Those experiences didn’t survive because they weren’t fun.”

Dapper Labs is taking a different approach by building around real gameplay depth, not just flashy tokenomics. Meowcoins emphasize earned progression over speculative trading, aiming to create a healthier, more sustainable blockchain gaming economy.

There are no immediate centralized exchange listings in sight. Instead, players are rewarded for long-term participation, creativity, and skill.

How to Get Your Hands on Meowcoins

The first Meowcoin airdrops began on April 24, 2025, targeting players who engaged in the earlier seasons of All The Zen. If you're already in the Telegram game, you’re likely sitting on some freshly minted Fancy Coins and Beancoins.

Here’s how you can get involved:

Play CryptoKitties: All The Zen via Telegram.
Participate in events to earn different types of Meowcoins.
Craft and stake coins to unlock even more gameplay layers.
Join prediction markets to bet on in-game storylines and earn rewards.

Browser and bot support will also be available to make staking and other features even more accessible.

What Does This Mean for the Future of Blockchain Games?

The launch of Meowcoins represents more than just another token drop—it’s a blueprint for the next evolution of blockchain games.

Instead of mindless tapping for airdrops or riding unsustainable hype waves, Dapper Labs is creating a system where players matter, gameplay matters, and tokens are actually used in meaningful ways.

If Meowcoins succeed, we could see a significant shift across the industry: