In an attention-grabbing strategic transfer, Base-based gaming blockchain B3 has acquired PC builder Andromeda Insights.
The US firm makes a speciality of constructing customized gaming PCs for professional players and content material creators and as a part of the deal now plans to construct the B3PC, which it labels “a PC purpose-built for crypto gaming”.
In addition to the same old high-end parts, this PC will embrace:
a built-in Trezor Secure 5 {hardware} pockets,
the power to immediately disconnect from the web,
a “delete” button that allows customers to erase all exhausting drive information, and
a giant crimson “destroy” button which bodily destroys the PC’s reminiscence chip.
It hopes to launch the {hardware} someday in Q1 2026. events can preorder now, paying a totally refundable $200 deposit however just for supply within the US.
The {hardware}’s last price has not but been revealed, Andromeda’s pre-built PCs vary from $1,400 to $4,900.
In fact, in addition to the {hardware}, homeowners will get entry to particular drops and property on the B3 blockchain as has occurred with crypto {hardware} corresponding to Solana’s Saga and Seeker telephones, and Sui’s forthcoming SuiPlay0X1 gaming moveable.
As for the explanations B3 is considering stepping into the infamous tough {hardware} enterprise, it says the transfer is about increasing past its chain to create a totally built-in ecosystem spanning protocols, apps, and {hardware} to help the entire blockchain gaming expertise.
Constructing PCs since 2022, Andromeda has generated gross sales of greater than $5 million via word-of-mouth advertising.
“Andromeda Insights and B3 are dedicated to the continuing evolution of the gaming business and are working collectively to catalyze innovation on the intersection of efficiency and possession. Our partnership will additional develop gaming techniques and platforms that empower each builders and gamers,” stated Andromeda founder and CEO Matt Huffman, who will proceed to guide the corporate.
“We’re creating {hardware} that acknowledges the truth of in the present day’s gaming group – individuals who sport additionally take part in Web3 ecosystems, and wish gear constructed for all their way of life wants,” added NPC Labs’ CTO Sean Geng.
B3PC’s full product reveal is scheduled for July 2025. Within the meantime, you’ll be able to join updates and presale right here.