In an attention-grabbing strategic transfer, Base-based gaming blockchain B3 has acquired PC builder Andromeda Insights.
The US firm focuses on constructing customized gaming PCs for professional avid gamers 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 elements, this PC will embody:
a built-in Trezor Secure 5 {hardware} pockets,
the flexibility to immediately disconnect from the web,
a “delete” button that allows customers to erase all onerous drive knowledge, and
an enormous pink “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 completely refundable $200 deposit however just for supply within the US.
The {hardware}’s remaining value has not but been revealed, Andromeda’s pre-built PCs vary from $1,400 to $4,900.
In fact, in addition to the {hardware}, house owners will get entry to particular drops and property on the B3 blockchain as has occurred with crypto {hardware} equivalent to Solana’s Saga and Seeker telephones, and Sui’s forthcoming SuiPlay0X1 gaming transportable.
As for the explanations B3 is occupied with moving into the infamous difficult {hardware} enterprise, it says the transfer is about increasing past its chain to create a completely built-in ecosystem spanning protocols, apps, and {hardware} to assist the whole blockchain gaming expertise.
Constructing PCs since 2022, Andromeda has generated gross sales of greater than $5 million by word-of-mouth advertising and marketing.
“Andromeda Insights and B3 are dedicated to the continued evolution of the gaming trade and are working collectively to catalyze innovation on the intersection of efficiency and possession. Our partnership will additional develop gaming programs 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 as we speak’s gaming group – individuals who sport additionally take part in Web3 ecosystems, and wish tools constructed for all their life-style wants,” added NPC Labs’ CTO Sean Geng.
B3PC’s full product reveal is scheduled for July 2025. Within the meantime, you may join updates and presale right here.
