Acid Labs

Acid Labs is a game development studio that builds instant-play Web3 games designed for social messaging applications like Telegram. The company focuses on creating viral, frictionless gaming experiences that integrate directly into chat platforms, eliminating the need for separate downloads or complex onboarding processes. Their goal is to make blockchain gaming more accessible and appealing to mainstream users by embedding it within existing social networks.

The company's CEO is Jonn Weinberg, a serial entrepreneur with a decade of experience in the gaming industry, having previously founded Fuse.tv, which was later acquired. In early 2025, Acid Labs secured $8 million in a funding round led by a16z Speedrun and NFX, with participation from Fusion VC and other key figures in the gaming sector. This capital is intended to facilitate expansion to other messaging apps, grow the team, and enhance game mechanics.

Acid Labs' flagship game, Boinkers.io, is a casual, tap-to-earn game with a meme-driven, humorous style that has attracted over 11.5 million monthly players on Telegram. The game's success highlights the potential of combining gaming with the inherent network effects of chat applications. The business model leverages blockchain technology to create new economic models that can incentivize player engagement and reward them for their in-game progress. The company plans to expand its portfolio of social-first blockchain games and utilize AI and data analytics to refine game design and improve player retention.

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