Bittensor’s Subnet 114 (SN114), known as Level 114, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Popu Games Studio to publish The Cursed Land, a cross-platform MMORPG blending traditional gaming with optional Web3 elements.
This partnership enables SN114 to launch a “sub-subnet,” splitting its emissions to support dual workloads: 25% allocated to the game based on player engagement metrics like active users, average playtime, daily logins, and monthly new sign-ups, while 75% goes to its existing Minecraft server miners.
The Cursed Land is already gaining traction, boasting over 100,000 downloads across Google Play and the App Store, with more than 3,500 players integrated into the MultiversX blockchain ecosystem.
The game allows seamless cross-play between Windows, iOS, and Android users in a shared world featuring PvE and PvP battles, gear upgrades, and a player-driven economy. Web3 features are optional, enabling NFT item equipping and crypto trading without alienating non-crypto gamers.
Level 114 will assist in finalizing development, publishing, and long-term success (of The Cursed Land), with a portion of in-game revenue (from purchases like cosmetics and subscriptions) funneled back to the subnet for buybacks of its Alpha tokens.
About Level 114
Level 114 launched as Bittensor’s first gaming subnet, aimed at decentralizing gaming infrastructure where independent miners host servers, validators ensure quality, and participants earn rewards in Alpha tokens and $TAO.
It started with a focus on Minecraft due to its massive popularity, proven monetization model (e.g., servers like Hypixel generating millions annually), and ease of decentralized hosting.
The goal: Capture real-world gaming revenues to boost $TAO demand through mechanisms like in-game credits tied to token buybacks.
However, the subnet’s early days were marred by controversy. Originally under the Eclipse Project team, it suffered a rug pull in September 2025, where the founders dumped over 500 $TAO, causing emissions to plummet and eroding community trust.
The subnet was auctioned off, and a new, doxxed team rebranded it as Level 114, establishing transparency with code updates, community engagement, and verification on platforms like Wu-Tao.app.
It’s important to exercise caution with Level 114 and its related projects. While there’s potential in their decentralized gaming vision, past controversy and market uncertainty make it crucial to do thorough research and verify credibility before getting involved.
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