Nika Labs, a Web3 Gaming Foundation, backed by Sei Development Foundation, Circle and Allora Network, has announced a strategic investment to secure full ownership of Archer Hunter - Tokenizing IP-based games on Sei Network with 3M installs.

The move represents more than a business acquisition, it’s a defining statement of vision: Nika Labs is building the future of gaming through tokenized, IP-based economies, where ownership, performance, and creativity merge under one ecosystem.

Many Web3 gaming projects begin their journey before the game is proven at scale, relying on speculative tokenomics or untested mechanics. By contrast, Nika Labs adopts a fundamentally different path: it starts with proven intellectual property (IP), and then methodically transitions that asset into a tokenized infrastructure designed for long-term growth and ownership.

The foundation of this approach is rooted in the conviction that a track record of “millions before on-chain” is the most reliable signal of value in Web3. Instead of building from zero, Nika Labs acquires or fully controls IPs which have already demonstrated user traction, retention, and monetization within the Web2 paradigm. By doing so, the studio acquires far more than mere branding but it inherits active player communities, established game economies, and gameplay patterns that resonate globally.

Once this foundation is secured, the next phase is to overlay a tokenized infrastructure, a system in which the game’s economy, assets, and player interactions are built with blockchain from the outset. Under this infrastructure:

• Game upgrades and item progression become programmable using tokens and NFTs;

• Player-earned assets migrate from purely in-game to on-chain economies, enabling true ownership and liquidity;

• Revenue-distribution mechanisms and staking loops integrate directly with gameplay, aligning incentives between studio, players and ecosystem participants;

• Interoperability across future titles and ancillary platforms becomes attainable because the infrastructure is designed for asset portability, cross-game exposure and composable economic value.

In applying this model to a proven IP, Nika Labs shifts the balance of risk and reward. Where many Web3 games face uphill battles in acquiring users, proving retention and designing meaningful token models, Nika Labs reduces those uncertainties by starting with existing metrics. This allows the studio to focus less on user acquisition and more on scaling the ecosystem, deepening liquidity, and engineering token models that reflect real performance.

The result is a seamless progression: from a Web2 success story to an on-chain economy that retains its player base while extending its value into the broader ecosystem. Through this transition, the game becomes more than a single title and becomes a tokenized infrastructure platform for future growth, innovation and community-driven expansion.

In the evolving landscape of Web3, intellectual property (IP) stands as the foundation of long-term sustainability. Where many blockchain games depend on short-lived token models or borrowed creative assets, true ownership of IP gives studios the ability to build enduring worlds rather than temporary economies.

For Nika Labs, the decision to fully own the Archer Hunter IP is not merely a business transaction but it is a strategic redefinition of how value is created and retained in gaming. Ownership of IP means control over every layer of the product: the creative direction, the player experience, the economic design, and the long-term community governance that surrounds it. Without IP sovereignty, a Web3 game risks being only a surface-level integration, a traditional title with a token overlay. With it, a studio can natively design gameplay around on-chain logic, embedding ownership, asset utility, and interoperability into the fabric of the game itself.

Moreover, IP ownership transforms tokenization from a funding mechanism into an architectural principle. Characters, storylines, and in-game items become programmable assets that persist across titles, evolving in value and function as the ecosystem grows. By controlling its IP end-to-end, Nika Labs can build a vertically integrated ecosystem where every player interaction, asset, and narrative loop feeds into a coherent, self-sustaining economic cycle.  In a market still dominated by transient hype, IP ownership is what separates a fleeting experiment from a lasting digital economy.

According to DappRadar’s State of Blockchain Gaming Q3 2025, gaming remains the largest segment in Web3, accounting for 25% of all decentralized app usage and more than 4.66 million daily active wallets. However, user growth is flattening, and investors are shifting focus from “new launches” to “real economies.”

Nika Labs’ investment arrives precisely at this inflection point. By combining Web2-scale IPs with decentralized infrastructure, the studio exemplifies a third-wave model of Web3 gaming, one built on verified adoption, interoperable ownership, and tokenized value.

This shift also aligns with broader market forecasts. Precedence Research projects the global Web3 gaming market to grow from $37.55 billion (2025) to $182.98 billion (2034) at a CAGR of 19.2%, driven largely by high-performance mobile titles transitioning on-chain.

Nika Labs’ strategic investment in Archer Hunter reflects a strategic commitment to its vision of tokenizing proven gaming IPs. Unlike many Web3 titles that launch without market validation, Archer Hunter had already built a strong foundation in the global mobile market, surpassing 3 million downloads with standout retention and engagement metrics, including 737,000 new users, 438,000 returning players, and an average playtime of 3.2 hours daily.

This proven traction provided Nika Labs with the confidence to transform Archer Hunter into an on-chain ecosystem built for long-term sustainability. Since migrating to Sei Network, the game has recorded over 950,000 active on-chain addresses and 3.3 million monthly transactions, demonstrating genuine user activity and functional blockchain integration.

“Owning an IP means owning the entire creative and economic stack of a game, from the code to the culture. It allows us to design ecosystems that reward longevity, and that’s what true Web3 gaming should stand for, sustainable, interoperable, and player-driven.” said Steven Cao, Co-Founder of Nika Labs.

For Nika Labs, Archer Hunter represents more than a single game, it is a blueprint for IP-based tokenization, where player ownership, asset utility, and economic participation merge into one cohesive framework. With the upcoming launch of $FASTER, the ecosystem’s core utility token, Nika Labs aims to expand this model across its broader portfolio, setting new standards for how proven IPs can evolve into scalable, player-driven economies on Web3.

Nika Labs’ acquisition of the Archer Hunter IP marks a defining moment in the evolution of Web3 gaming. It signifies the transition from speculative game economies to data-driven, performance-validated ecosystems where value is grounded in proven player engagement and long-term ownership.

Through this investment, Nika Labs has positioned itself at the forefront of a new paradigm, tokenizing IP-based games that already demonstrate global traction, sustainable user bases, and real economic potential. As Archer Hunter expands through the upcoming launch of $FASTER, it stands as both proof of concept and the foundation for Nika Labs’ broader vision: a self-sustaining, player-owned economy where creativity, utility, and participation converge into lasting value.

Archer Hunter - Tokenizing IP-based games with 3M installs available on Sei Network, backed by Nika Labs and Sei Development Foundation.

Archer Hunter delivers a seamless blend of skill-based combat, character progression, and digital ownership through blockchain integration. Players can engage in both PvE and PvP modes, unlock and upgrade heroes, and participate in seasonal events that connect directly to Sei’s gaming ecosystem. Designed to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, Archer Hunter represents a new generation of gaming experiences where performance, reliability, and community-driven growth come together in one cohesive world.

• Learn more: https://link3.to/archerhunter_hq

• Discord: discord.gg/archer-hunter

This document is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. $FASTER is a utility token designed for use within the Archer Hunter ecosystems. Holding or purchasing $FASTER does not grant ownership rights, profit participation, or equity in Archer Hunter or its affiliates. All details provided, including allocation, release schedules, and features, are subject to change based on project development, technical adjustments, and market conditions. Participants are advised to review the latest documentation and official communications before engaging in any token-related activities.

Our IP vision at Nika Labs transforms intangible digital collectibles into living, programmable assets. By embedding licensing, copyright, and revenue logic into NFTs, we create portable IP with inherent economic rules. This allows characters and items to accrue lore, value, and income across games.

Through cross-game utility, automated royalty splits, community amplification, and IP longevity beyond single game lifecycles, on-chain IP becomes a cornerstone of sustainable ecosystems. Academically, interoperability studies and retention-focused models like ServerFi underscore how on-chain IP truly enables resilient creative economies.

Nika Labs, a Web3 Gaming Foundation, backed by Sei Development Foundation, Circle and Allora Network, has announced a strategic investment to secure full ownership of Archer Hunter - Tokenizing IP-based games on Sei Network with 3M installs.

The move represents more than a business acquisition, it’s a defining statement of vision: Nika Labs is building the future of gaming through tokenized, IP-based economies, where ownership, performance, and creativity merge under one ecosystem.

Many Web3 gaming projects begin their journey before the game is proven at scale, relying on speculative tokenomics or untested mechanics. By contrast, Nika Labs adopts a fundamentally different path: it starts with proven intellectual property (IP), and then methodically transitions that asset into a tokenized infrastructure designed for long-term growth and ownership.

The foundation of this approach is rooted in the conviction that a track record of “millions before on-chain” is the most reliable signal of value in Web3. Instead of building from zero, Nika Labs acquires or fully controls IPs which have already demonstrated user traction, retention, and monetization within the Web2 paradigm. By doing so, the studio acquires far more than mere branding but it inherits active player communities, established game economies, and gameplay patterns that resonate globally.

Once this foundation is secured, the next phase is to overlay a tokenized infrastructure, a system in which the game’s economy, assets, and player interactions are built with blockchain from the outset. Under this infrastructure:

• Game upgrades and item progression become programmable using tokens and NFTs;

• Player-earned assets migrate from purely in-game to on-chain economies, enabling true ownership and liquidity;

• Revenue-distribution mechanisms and staking loops integrate directly with gameplay, aligning incentives between studio, players and ecosystem participants;

• Interoperability across future titles and ancillary platforms becomes attainable because the infrastructure is designed for asset portability, cross-game exposure and composable economic value.

In applying this model to a proven IP, Nika Labs shifts the balance of risk and reward. Where many Web3 games face uphill battles in acquiring users, proving retention and designing meaningful token models, Nika Labs reduces those uncertainties by starting with existing metrics. This allows the studio to focus less on user acquisition and more on scaling the ecosystem, deepening liquidity, and engineering token models that reflect real performance.

The result is a seamless progression: from a Web2 success story to an on-chain economy that retains its player base while extending its value into the broader ecosystem. Through this transition, the game becomes more than a single title and becomes a tokenized infrastructure platform for future growth, innovation and community-driven expansion.

In the evolving landscape of Web3, intellectual property (IP) stands as the foundation of long-term sustainability. Where many blockchain games depend on short-lived token models or borrowed creative assets, true ownership of IP gives studios the ability to build enduring worlds rather than temporary economies.

For Nika Labs, the decision to fully own the Archer Hunter IP is not merely a business transaction but it is a strategic redefinition of how value is created and retained in gaming. Ownership of IP means control over every layer of the product: the creative direction, the player experience, the economic design, and the long-term community governance that surrounds it. Without IP sovereignty, a Web3 game risks being only a surface-level integration, a traditional title with a token overlay. With it, a studio can natively design gameplay around on-chain logic, embedding ownership, asset utility, and interoperability into the fabric of the game itself.

Moreover, IP ownership transforms tokenization from a funding mechanism into an architectural principle. Characters, storylines, and in-game items become programmable assets that persist across titles, evolving in value and function as the ecosystem grows. By controlling its IP end-to-end, Nika Labs can build a vertically integrated ecosystem where every player interaction, asset, and narrative loop feeds into a coherent, self-sustaining economic cycle.  In a market still dominated by transient hype, IP ownership is what separates a fleeting experiment from a lasting digital economy.

According to DappRadar’s State of Blockchain Gaming Q3 2025, gaming remains the largest segment in Web3, accounting for 25% of all decentralized app usage and more than 4.66 million daily active wallets. However, user growth is flattening, and investors are shifting focus from “new launches” to “real economies.”

Nika Labs’ investment arrives precisely at this inflection point. By combining Web2-scale IPs with decentralized infrastructure, the studio exemplifies a third-wave model of Web3 gaming, one built on verified adoption, interoperable ownership, and tokenized value.

This shift also aligns with broader market forecasts. Precedence Research projects the global Web3 gaming market to grow from $37.55 billion (2025) to $182.98 billion (2034) at a CAGR of 19.2%, driven largely by high-performance mobile titles transitioning on-chain.

Nika Labs’ strategic investment in Archer Hunter reflects a strategic commitment to its vision of tokenizing proven gaming IPs. Unlike many Web3 titles that launch without market validation, Archer Hunter had already built a strong foundation in the global mobile market, surpassing 3 million downloads with standout retention and engagement metrics, including 737,000 new users, 438,000 returning players, and an average playtime of 3.2 hours daily.

This proven traction provided Nika Labs with the confidence to transform Archer Hunter into an on-chain ecosystem built for long-term sustainability. Since migrating to Sei Network, the game has recorded over 950,000 active on-chain addresses and 3.3 million monthly transactions, demonstrating genuine user activity and functional blockchain integration.

“Owning an IP means owning the entire creative and economic stack of a game, from the code to the culture. It allows us to design ecosystems that reward longevity, and that’s what true Web3 gaming should stand for, sustainable, interoperable, and player-driven.” said Steven Cao, Co-Founder of Nika Labs.

For Nika Labs, Archer Hunter represents more than a single game, it is a blueprint for IP-based tokenization, where player ownership, asset utility, and economic participation merge into one cohesive framework. With the upcoming launch of $FASTER, the ecosystem’s core utility token, Nika Labs aims to expand this model across its broader portfolio, setting new standards for how proven IPs can evolve into scalable, player-driven economies on Web3.

Nika Labs’ acquisition of the Archer Hunter IP marks a defining moment in the evolution of Web3 gaming. It signifies the transition from speculative game economies to data-driven, performance-validated ecosystems where value is grounded in proven player engagement and long-term ownership.

Through this investment, Nika Labs has positioned itself at the forefront of a new paradigm, tokenizing IP-based games that already demonstrate global traction, sustainable user bases, and real economic potential. As Archer Hunter expands through the upcoming launch of $FASTER, it stands as both proof of concept and the foundation for Nika Labs’ broader vision: a self-sustaining, player-owned economy where creativity, utility, and participation converge into lasting value.

Archer Hunter - Tokenizing IP-based games with 3M installs available on Sei Network, backed by Nika Labs and Sei Development Foundation.

Archer Hunter delivers a seamless blend of skill-based combat, character progression, and digital ownership through blockchain integration. Players can engage in both PvE and PvP modes, unlock and upgrade heroes, and participate in seasonal events that connect directly to Sei’s gaming ecosystem. Designed to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, Archer Hunter represents a new generation of gaming experiences where performance, reliability, and community-driven growth come together in one cohesive world.

• Learn more: https://link3.to/archerhunter_hq

• Discord: discord.gg/archer-hunter

This document is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. $FASTER is a utility token designed for use within the Archer Hunter ecosystems. Holding or purchasing $FASTER does not grant ownership rights, profit participation, or equity in Archer Hunter or its affiliates. All details provided, including allocation, release schedules, and features, are subject to change based on project development, technical adjustments, and market conditions. Participants are advised to review the latest documentation and official communications before engaging in any token-related activities.

Our IP vision at Nika Labs transforms intangible digital collectibles into living, programmable assets. By embedding licensing, copyright, and revenue logic into NFTs, we create portable IP with inherent economic rules. This allows characters and items to accrue lore, value, and income across games.

Through cross-game utility, automated royalty splits, community amplification, and IP longevity beyond single game lifecycles, on-chain IP becomes a cornerstone of sustainable ecosystems. Academically, interoperability studies and retention-focused models like ServerFi underscore how on-chain IP truly enables resilient creative economies.