Beam News & Updates
2 articles about Beam.
Virtuals Protocol Lands on Coinbase as AI Gaming Tokens Go Mainstream
Coinbase launched spot trading for Virtuals Protocol's VIRTUAL token on April 29, 2026, giving the leading AI agent gaming platform its first major centralized exchange listing and validating the AI gaming sector for institutional investors.
Beam Pivots from Gaming Chain to AI Infrastructure: Smart Evolution or Identity Crisis?
Beam, the gaming-focused Avalanche subnet formerly known as Merit Circle, has integrated as a Bittensor subnet for decentralized AI. It's either a prescient infrastructure play or a sign that gaming alone couldn't sustain the chain.
Key Events Timeline
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Beam ecosystem reaches 40+ integrated games
Multiple games begin deploying on Beam including Walker World and Trial Xtreme
Beam Hub launches as a unified gaming portal and launcher
Sphere NFT marketplace goes live on Beam chain
Beam chain launches as an Avalanche subnet for gaming
Rebrands from Merit Circle to Beam; BEAM token launches at 1:100 ratio
Merit Circle DAO votes to cut ties with YGG and pivot strategy
Merit Circle launches as a web3 gaming guild and DAO