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Early version of beloved game has already made its debut as a Telegram and TON ecosystem exclusive Players can mine points in FLAP-A-TON campaign ahead of token airdrop   Old meets new with return of OG Flappy Bird game mode and cutting-edge Web3 features and characters planned for full launch SEPTEMBER 26, 2024: The Flappy Bird Foundation has raised $2 million in seed funding as it revives one of the 21st century’s most iconic games. The round has been led by Kenetic Capital and Scytale Ventures, with Big Brain Holdings, Optic Capital and 4SV also joining the mission to modernize Flappy Bird with a host of new Web3 features that’ll appeal to nostalgists and new generations alike. Originally launched in May 2013, Flappy Bird took the world by storm over seven short months before it was abruptly removed from Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The game was a global hit that commanded more than 50 million downloads — with fans left bereft when it vanished from their smartphone screens. More than a decade on, a group of dedicated fans has obtained the legal rights to the game and created the Flappy Bird Foundation so that Flappy Bird can make a comeback, complete with Web3 improvements and a pledge that it’s here to stay. Alongside new Web3 features, the game also has other improvements to the player experience, such as advertisements now being optional to view rather than bombarded upon users. Under the stewardship of the new Flappy Bird Foundation, the game’s intellectual property will remain protected for fans to enjoy for years to come. Members of the Flappy Bird Foundation include Kek — the developer of Piou Piou vs. Cactus in 2009, which is widely credited by media and fans as the inspiration for this viral app.  Michael Roberts, the…

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