Atari Bets On Crypto Ahead Of First New Console In Over 20 Years
- Date: 16-Oct-2020
- Source: Forbes
- Sector:Technology
- Country:Middle East
Atari Bets On Crypto Ahead Of First New Console In Over 20 Years
Topline
Weeks before releasing its first new console in over 20 years, Atari is setting out to dominate the videogame industry's crypto market with the sale of $1 million worth of Atari Tokens later this month, in it hopes that the tokens will become the standard currency throughout the sector.
$1 million worth of Atari Tokens will go on sale later this month
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Key Facts
The tokens will be available from October 29 on Bitcoin.com Exchange, costing retail investors outside of the U.S. 25 cents each.
Tokens can initially be used for in-game purchases and for partner games, with the Pong developer aspiring for use throughout the entire gaming ecosystem.