Quick Take
- B3 launches XRPL Gamechain testnet and XCADE, an onchain arcade for XRP holders
- Partnership with XRPL Commons extends B3’s appchain network to the XRP Ledger
- XCADE settles to XRPL EVM with leaderboards and testnet token rewards
B3 has extended its crypto gaming stack to the XRP Ledger, rolling out the XRPL Gamechain on testnet and introducing XCADE, a browser arcade aimed at fast, session-based play. The launch, delivered with XRPL Commons, advances B3’s Open App Layer approach, which provides application-specific blockspace, low-cost execution, and settlement to major ecosystems.
XCADE runs on XRPL Gamechain and settles to XRPL EVM, aligning arcade activity with XRP’s programmable environment. The arcade features instant games, testnet token rewards, and leaderboards designed to rotate and scale with new titles. B3’s model positions distribution, support, and interoperability at the app layer while keeping liquidity anchored to preferred settlement networks, including XRPL.
The move follows B3’s broader push to connect games and consumer apps across multiple stacks. Earlier this year, the company also stepped into hardware with the B3PC in partnership with Andromeda, a gaming rig that pairs high-end components with a built-in crypto wallet and secure storage systems. The hardware play signals a distribution strategy that spans software and devices, while XRPL Gamechain brings an arcade-first funnel to XRP’s growing EVM ecosystem.
A developer-facing explorer for XRPLT is live, and XCADE is active with a slate of hyper-casual games designed to onboard the XRP community into onchain activity through simple loops and frequent competitions. The testnet launch sets the stage for a fuller arcade rollout this fall, along with a broader catalog that taps B3’s network of partner tools and appchain resources.
