Launching Summer 2025, T-Rex’s built-in distribution engine introduces a radically simple idea: rewarding people seamlessly for doing what they already love online.

T-Rex, a purpose-built blockchain for entertainment, content, and cultural virality, today announced a $17 million fundraise and Incubation Fund to revolutionize online content publishing by seamlessly rewarding consumers

T-Rex, a purpose-built blockchain for entertainment, content, and cultural virality, today announced a $17 million fundraise and Incubation Fund to revolutionize online content publishing by seamlessly rewarding consumers for everyday interactions on social platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) and reshape how consumer-facing decentralized applications (dApps) are discovered, published, distributed and scaled across Web3.

Set to launch in Summer 2025, T-Rex flips the model with its simple first principle: stop trying to reinvent user habits and instead enhance them invisibly. At the core of T-Rex is its Proof-of-Engagement (PoE) mechanism, which automatically rewards users on the apps they already use daily through a privacy-preserving browser extension.

Turning Everyday Actions Into Valuable Digital Ownership

Beginning with a seed round in 2023 and continuing through Series A in 2024, T-Rex has secured funding from leading venture capitalists including Portal Ventures, North Island Ventures, Framework Ventures, Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, ArkStream Capital, Mindfulness Capital, Hypersphere, SNZ, and Arche Fund to fuel its mission to revolutionize the Web3 landscape.

Recognizing the vast potential of T-Rex to expand Arbitrum's footprint in Southeast Asia, Arbitrum Gaming Ventures has joined the investment syndicate. This partnership will be instrumental in scaling T-Rex's operations within this pivotal region, which is projected to reach a market value of $7 billion by 2028.

“Arbitrum Gaming Ventures recognizes the transformative potential of platforms like T-Rex that are expanding Web3 beyond DeFi.

"We are seeing a natural progression in the evolution of Web3, and it's exciting to see the focus shifting towards user-oriented platforms and applications. As Arbitrum's gaming and consumer-focused venture arm, we're actively seeking out ventures that are pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology to create engaging and economically viable experiences.

"We were particularly interested in investing in T-Rex due to its unique approach to engaging the Southeast Asian market. Having already launched several successful dApps in the region, such as Last Odyssey and LiveArt, and with a user base of over 10 million, Everest Ventures Group (EVG) brings a deep understanding of the local landscape and culture. This expertise will be invaluable in adapting T-Rex to the specific needs and preferences of Southeast Asian consumers.

"Moreover, our strong scaling capabilities complement EVG's existing ecosystem, enabling us to quickly integrate T-Rex into the entertainment industry and broader consumer market. With several games in development and a keen interest in expanding into music and video dApps, we're excited to combine our strengths and contribute to the vibrant Southeast Asian Web3 scene."

Highlighting the Importance of a Culture-First Chain

While Web3 promises revolutionary change, the current landscape is fragmented, user-unfriendly and often empty with unutilized decentralized applications. Despite all its innovation, most chains lack real users, real culture, and real reasons to stay.

T-Rex flips the model with its simple first principle: stop trying to reinvent user habits and instead enhance them invisibly. Its core innovation, Proof-of-Engagement (PoE) mechanism, automatically rewards users on apps they already use daily through a privacy-preserving browser extension, turning everyday online actions like watching videos, liking posts, and sharing memes into tangible, valuable digital ownership and offline perks.

"Instead of building another blockchain pipe, we’re delivering actual water: engaging content, thriving communities, real-world rewards”, said Allen Ng, Co-Founder of T-Rex and EVG. “Users shouldn’t have to think about crypto until they want to. Our chain stays invisible, letting them effortlessly turn their online fun into meaningful rewards. Our vision is to let attention becomes equity, community becomes power and participation becomes currency.”

A New Era of dApps: Simple, Integrated, and Widely Accessible

At launch, users simply install T-Rex’s browser extension and continue browsing popular social media platforms. Every interaction is quietly, securely recorded via advanced zero-knowledge tech (zkTLS), and seamlessly turned into rewards, with no wallet or crypto jargon required.

For instance, a user engaging with a food recipe post on X (formerly Twitter) might receive a small reward in the form of a food service voucher at a nearby restaurant. As the user continues to interact with content on platforms like YouTube or TikTok, the value and variety of rewards increase, perhaps evolving into cash-back offers at their favorite coffee chain or tickets to a local concert.

Meanwhile, creators and projects benefit from instant audience discovery and viral distribution, while end users earn rewards effortlessly, redeemable both digitally and offline, such as cash back at favorite restaurants or exclusive local deals.

“The next wave of breakout applications will be defined by distribution, UI / UX, and product differentiation. The team at T-Rex gets this. They