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Fake World Assets sparks onchain gacha craze, briefly becomes Ethereum's top gas consumer
An NFT lottery platform called Fake World Assets generated $1.53 million in daily fees at its peak, consuming more Ethereum blockspace than stablecoin transfers.
Fake World Assets, launched by TokenWorks, transforms forgotten NFTs into an onchain lottery where users pay to spin a randomized machine for collectibles from major collections including CryptoPunks and Azuki. Within four days, the protocol became Ethereum's largest gas consumer by fees over a 24-hour period.
At its peak on July 25, FWA generated approximately $1.53 million in daily fees, briefly surpassing Tether and Circle as a top consumer of Ethereum blockspace. By August 1, the platform had recorded 10,000 ETH in volume and 100,000 purchases. Total value locked climbed to over $6.15 million by July 31, with daily fees now stabilizing around $350,000—an annualized run rate of roughly $268 million.
However, skepticism surrounds the platform's longevity. Simon Dedic, founder of venture capital firm Moonrock Capital and early backer of onchain collectibles, told the publication that much of the activity stems from token incentives rather than genuine demand. He characterized the appeal as primarily aimed at crypto speculators seeking gambling mechanics, raising questions about whether the phenomenon represents sustainable demand or another short-lived trend.
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