
Proof of Play shuts down despite a16z backing
Proof of Play, the crypto gaming studio behind Pirate Nation, has shut down despite backing from prominent venture investor Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), according to reporting on the closure.
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Proof of Play, the crypto gaming studio behind Pirate Nation, has shut down despite backing from prominent venture investor Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), according to reporting on the closure.

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