Next week is a massive moment for crypto gaming history. Game7 is launching its token, $G7 on Feb 12 2025. This is not just another gaming token. It is the combination of years of collaboration, vision, and a genuine belief that gaming can be reimagined in a way that honors players and creators alike. I have been a fan of Game7 for quite some time. Their 2021 and 2022 game reports were my first deep dive into web3 gaming, and they opened my eyes to what gaming could look like if it were truly player-owned and community-driven. From day one, Game7 has consistently shown me a path that is about substance over hype, and I have admired them for it ever since. @YellowPantherx connected me to @stevenchen009 around March last year, an introduction I will forever be grateful for. What began as a simple conversation quickly grew into a partnership that challenged our entire approach at AP Collective. This was the first time we were working with a large ecosystem. We found ourselves refining internal processes, exploring new solutions, and ultimately scaling in ways that would have been impossible without Game7’s trust and guidance. That trust allowed us to expand not only our operational systems but also our ambitions. We grew proud to scale alongside them, creating unique opportunities to generously reward game7 community members, content creators, and players. The sense of shared purpose felt almost revolutionary: you could tell everyone was focused on building something that would outlast market cycles and empty hype. If you want a clearer picture of what Game7 stands for, I encourage you to read their pinned article They reference a quote by Antonio Gramsci: "The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born." And that truly captures what Game7 is doing. In late 2021, while the crypto world chased viral projects and high-profile endorsements, Game7 quietly asked the question: What if we could rebuild gaming from scratch? The premise was radical. It went beyond simply adding blockchain to existing games or slapping NFTs onto traditional franchises. It challenged the entire idea of who owns what in a game, and what happens when a centralized server shuts down or a major publisher changes its policies. Game7 aimed to protect players from having years of progress wiped out by forces they could not control. Numbers only tell part of the story, but they are impressive. In fewer than two years, they have grown into a digital nation of over 1,000,000 verified citizens, facilitated 60,000,000+ player actions, distributed $1,000,000+ in rewards to contributors, and supported 150+ games with the help of 100+ core contributors. Those stats alone show how serious and passionate this community is. As for the token launch next week, I am genuinely impressed by how fair and transparent the allocation is. Other projects sometimes talk about decentralization while quietly favoring insiders or chasing short-term profits, but I have never seen a model as equitable as what Game7 is doing. 60% to the community, transparent allocation with almost 0 negative FUD. It is the kind of approach that reminds me why I fell in love with web3 in the first place, a transparent, community-led framework that puts players and builders at the center. Looking back on our journey, I feel an immense sense of pride and gratitude. AP Collective has grown in tandem with Game7, and the opportunities we have been able to create for our team members, in particular @galileowil and @0xNB9, speak volumes about the ripple effect this partnership has had. Every pivot, every late-night, every recalibration has led us here, to a turning point that might reshape how we all think about gaming and digital ownership. Game7’s vision goes well beyond this launch. They talk about DAO 2.0, where decentralized organizations become truly autonomous with the help of AI, on-chain guilds, where players and creators own the entire experience; and foundational tools like Summon, HyperPlay, and World Builder that remove the technical barriers that have held back so many talented builders. It is hard not to get excited about what comes next. The tools are in place. The community is ready. The momentum is undeniable. I believe we are witnessing a historic moment, one in which the future of gaming is being shaped by those who play, create, and dream rather than by faceless corporations. So here we are, on the edge of what might just be a new era in interactive entertainment. If you have even a hint of curiosity about web3 gaming, I invite you to pay attention to next week’s token launch. Read their vision, explore the tech, meet the community, and see for yourself what a fair, transparent, and empowering ecosystem can look like. For me, this journey has been as challenging as it has been rewarding. I am proud to stand with Game7. I am proud of how far AP Collective has come. And I cannot wait to see where this leap of faith takes us all. Game7, the hyperliquid of gaming.