[PRESS RELEASE – Willemstad, Curaçao, April 10th, 2025]

Whale.io has officially launched its highly anticipated NFT bridge, seamlessly transporting the iconic Whale NFT collection from the TON blockchain to the Solana blockchain. The migration is now live on bridgemedaddy.com a dedicated domain facilitating the cross-chain transfer. Now listed on Magic Eden, one of the largest NFT marketplaces on Solana, Whale.io introduces its collection to a new blockchain environment, maintaining features such as zero gas fees and a range of rarity traits.

A New Home on Solana with Magic Eden

The Whale NFT collection, a standout success on TON, is now swimming into Solana’s vibrant waters, and there’s no better place to showcase it than Magic Eden. Known for its sleek interface, massive user base, and fast transactions, Magic Eden is the perfect stage for Whale NFTs to shine. With Solana’s high-speed, low-cost blockchain powering the action, collectors and traders can expect a seamless experience as they dive into this next chapter of the Whale journey.

Solana’s ecosystem is recognized for its active NFT development, and Whale.io’s integration adds another established collection to the network. Magic Eden’s reputation as the go-to marketplace for Solana NFTs, provides a platform for the Whale NFT collection to reach a broader audience. Whether one is a longtime Whale holder or a Solana native looking to get in on the action, this bridge unlocks a world of possibilities—starting at bridgemedaddy.com.

How the Whale NFT Bridge Works

Users seeking to transfer Whale NFTs from the TON blockchain to Solana can do so via bridgemedaddy.com, which offers a streamlined bridging process. According to details shared on Whale.io’s blog, the process is user-friendly and secure, leveraging cutting-edge bridging technology to ensure the user’s NFTs make the journey to Solana. The process includes the following steps:”

1. Accessing the Bridge – The migration interface is hosted at bridgemedaddy.com.
2. Wallet Connection: Users connect a TON-compatible wallet, such as Tonkeeper, that holds their Whale NFTs.
3. NFT Selection – Holders select the NFTs they intend to bridge from TON to Solana.
4. Solana Address Input – A Solana wallet address is required as the destination. An associated Magic Eden account may also be needed to list NFTs post-migration.
5. Transaction Execution – Upon confirmation, the selected TON NFTs are burned, and new versions are minted on Solana via smart contract.

The collection will be revealed again. 

During the process, the user’s Ton NFTs will be burned and a new NFT will be minted on the Solana blockchain. The freshly minted new beast has new traits, new rarity, and new value after the artwork is revealed.

One of the notable aspects of the Whale NFT collection is the artwork reveal. While the artwork remains the same as on TON, the specific NFT received after bridging is not predetermined. The process introduces a randomized assignment, meaning holders may receive an NFT with different traits or rarity once on Solana.

Why Solana and Magic Eden Are the Perfect Fit

Solana’s blockchain is a powerhouse—blazing fast, cost-efficient, and home to a thriving NFT community. It’s no wonder Whale.io chose it as the next stop for its 20,000-strong NFT collection. These characteristics support Whale.io’s decision to expand its 20,000-item collection to the network, with trading now available on Magic Eden.

Magic Eden takes it up a notch with its top-tier marketplace features. From curated listings to real-time analytics, it’s built to showcase Whale NFTs in all their glory. The platform’s large user base increases the potential visibility of Whale NFTs across a range of rarity tiers. As Whale.io’s blog highlights, Solana’s “high-throughput, low-latency network” paired with Magic Eden’s “battle-tested tools” is a match made in NFT heaven, promising faster feature rollouts and a bigger splash in the market.

From TON Triumph to Solana Stardom

The Whale NFT collection made history on TON, minting out 20,000 NFTs in 11 hours and soaring to a 7x floor price increase within a year. Now, it’s ready to conquer Solana with the same energy. The team’s signature moves—buybacks, burns, and zero gas fees—are coming along for the ride, ensuring the collection stays hot on Magic Eden. As detailed on whale.io/thedailyfinn/wtf/nft-bridge, these strategies have kept Whale NFTs trending on TON’s Getgems, and they’re set to do the same on Solana.

Bridge Launch and Ongoing Developments

The Whale NFT bridge is more than a migration—it’s a celebration of what’s possible in the NFT space. Whether a user is a collector, trader, or gamer, the bridge provides an opportunity to interact with the Whale NFT collection on Solana. The team promises more updates, from marketplace drops to soon-to-be-released token enhancements. Users can follow Whale.io’s official channels to stay in the loop.

With the launch of the Whale NFT bridge at bridgemedaddy.com and integration into the Solana ecosystem via Magic Eden, the collection expands its reach across blockchain networks. This development marks a continued evolution of the Whale.io platform within the broader NFT landscape

About Whale.io

Whale.io is a trailblazer in NFTs and blockchain gaming, fusing art, utility, and community into unforgettable projects. The Whale NFT collection and the Wheel of Whales miniapp are designed to explore the intersection of utility and entertainment within decentralized environments.

Further information about the Whale NFT collection and the $WHALE token is available through the following resources:

Website: https://bridgemedaddy.com/

Socials: https://linktr.ee/whalesocials_tg

The crypto market staged a significant recovery after Trump paused global tariffs, which temporarily soothed market anxiety, pushing Bitcoin above $82,000. Despite the renewed uptrend, BTC remains down by 25% from its all-time high of $109,000.

But co-founder of the blockchain engineering company IOG and the Cardano blockchain platform, Charles Hoskinson, is confident that Bitcoin’s price could soar to $250,000 by the end of this year or next.

Bitcoin’s Path to $250K

The recent market downturn was driven primarily by global uncertainty and US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs.” But, in conversation with CNBC, Hoskinson said he remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s future.

Hoskinson believes the market will stabilize and that lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve will fuel a surge of investment into cryptocurrencies. He also noted that Bitcoin’s rise will be driven by several factors, including a 13% year-over-year increase in global crypto ownership, now totaling 659 million people.

The Cardano founder further pointed to geopolitical shifts, such as increasing tensions between world powers like the US, China, and Russia, suggesting that these factors may encourage a move toward decentralized financial systems like Bitcoin as traditional global business models falter.

Additionally, Hoskinson highlighted the likely passage of key crypto regulations, such as the Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act, which will provide much-needed clarity for the industry.

One of the most significant developments could be the adoption of stablecoins by major tech companies like Apple and Microsoft. According to the 37-year-old American entrepreneur, this could transform global transactions by reducing the cost and speed of cross-border payments. With these legislative changes and growing institutional interest, Hoskinson predicts a major “reignition” of the crypto market.

Slow Down In Near Term

In the short term, however, Hoskinson predicted that the crypto market will experience a temporary stall over the next three to five months, but he expects a significant surge in speculative interest to kick in around August or September.

This wave of enthusiasm, according to Hoskinson, could drive the market upward for the following six to twelve months.

[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 10th, 2025]

ChainGPT, a pioneer in blockchain AI solutions, announced a partnership with Cronos, the premier EVM-compatible blockchain built for scalability, interoperability, and next-generation decentralized applications.

This collaboration marks a pivotal step in ChainGPT’s mission to revolutionize the NFT space through advanced AI tools. By integrating with Cronos’ high-performance blockchain network, ChainGPT will enhance its AI NFT Generator to support scalable, low-cost, and interoperable NFTs like never before.

Cronos, built using the Cosmos SDK and leveraging the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, is designed for seamless cross-chain connectivity. With native EVM compatibility, Cronos makes it easy for Ethereum-based dApps to deploy on a faster, more efficient Layer 1 blockchain.

Through this partnership, ChainGPT users will now benefit from:

• Fast, low-cost NFT minting powered by Cronos
• AI-driven NFT creation with seamless interoperability
• Enhanced scalability for Web3 developers and creators

“Cronos provides the infrastructure to take our AI NFT tools to the next level. This partnership brings powerful blockchain performance to creators who rely on our platform to innovate with AI. It perfectly matches cutting-edge AI with a world-class decentralized network.” said Ilan Rakhmanov, Founder of ChainGPT and CEO of ChainGPT Software

The integration unlocks new capabilities for developers and artists alike. Users can now mint interoperable, AI-generated NFTs on a scalable chain with just a few simple prompts. Cronos’ ecosystem supports the end-to-end process from creation and trading to utilization and governance, making it a vital partner in the continued expansion of ChainGPT’s Web3 offerings.

“We’re excited to collaborate with ChainGPT to bring AI-generated NFTs to the Cronos ecosystem. As demand grows for smarter and more scalable NFT solutions, this partnership represents a significant step forward. It allows our users to take advantages of AI technology to generate NFT to increase community engagement.” by Emily Sit, Ecosystem Development at Cronos

As both ecosystems grow, this partnership signals a long-term commitment to expanding the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and blockchain. Users can now explore the ChainGPT AI NFT Generator on Cronos and join the movement toward faster, smarter, and more accessible Web3 tools.

To get started with AI-powered NFTs, users can visit: https://nft.chaingpt.org/

About Cronos

Cronos is a leading blockchain network built for speed, efficiency, and interoperability. Despite being a Layer 1 chain built with the Cosmos SDK, Cronos prides itself on being highly interoperable. This is thanks to its unique Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. This protocol supports DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications, bringing a number of different use cases to Cosmos.

About ChainGPT 

Incepted in 2023, ChainGPT is a leading provider of AI-powered tools for the blockchain and Web3 industries. It emerged as a project to bridge the gap between blockchain technology and AI, creating innovative solutions for the Web3 ecosystem. Leveraging advanced AI techniques, ChainGPT enhances blockchain functionality with its tools and applications, including SDKs and APIs for automated smart contract generation, a Web3 AI chatbot, an NFT generator, and an IDO launchpad. With established partnerships and collaborations with industry leaders such as Google, Nvidia, and BNB Chain, ChainGPT continues to pioneer efficient and user-friendly AI solutions in the blockchain space.

As a relatively young but rapidly growing project, ChainGPT’s mission is to revolutionize the intersection of blockchain and AI, with a vision to unlock the potential of autonomous AI agents in Web3.

Users can learn more at: https://www.chaingpt.org/

General Resources:

Website | Crypto AI Hub | ChainGPT Labs | ChainGPT Pad | CryptoGuard |

CGPT DAO | AI NFT Generator | Staking | Blog 

Community and Social Media:

Twitter | Pad Twitter | Telegram |TelegramBot| Discord | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | TikTok

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