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Cambria
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Cambria
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cambria.gg
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Private
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2022
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Cambria is a blockchain-based gaming company developing a risk-to-earn MMORPG in which players deposit real cryptocurrency (ETH) to compete for player-funded prize pools within an on-chain medieval fantasy economy inspired by Runescape and Ultima Online. The product is built on a custom browser-native game engine with first-class onchain state synchronization, deployed across Ethereum, Ronin, and Blast L2 networks, and organized into several layered game modes: Gold Rush (seasonal competition with Charters and Energy Orbs as entry), Duel Arena (1v1 high-stakes PvP), Islands (NFT-owned social world), and an upcoming Dungeons extraction mode, all scheduled to unify in the Genesis persistent-world release in 2026.

The platform's economic architecture is a closed-loop on-chain system in which VRGDA-based dynamic pricing governs cosmetic and Companion minting, while Cores (Factory NFTs) generate Shards that fuel companion issuance. Revenue accrues to Cambria through NFT primary sales (Founders, Islands, Cores), 2.5-5% secondary-market royalties on OpenSea, and a retained share of in-game spending (a fraction of Charters, Energy Orbs, and burn mechanics) — the bulk of which is redistributed as season prize pools. The go-to-market motion is product-led and community-led, relying on Discord, X, and a creator/affiliate program that allocates 2% of pre-distribution revenue.

Cambria targets two primary personas: crypto-native gamers comfortable depositing ETH for degen-mechanic entertainment, and hardcore MMO/Runescape alumni seeking skill-based earning opportunities. The registered player base has scaled to 360k+ across early seasons, with peak concurrent paid users of 3-4k and cumulative Duel Arena volume exceeding $100M across 1.5M duels. The company is venture-backed ($4.5M across seed and follow-on rounds from 1kx, BITKRAFT Ventures, Sky Mavis, Delphi, and Hype), privately held, and operating with a planned $RSGP token launch tied to the Genesis release.

Short descriptiontext

Cambria builds a browser-based risk-to-earn MMORPG where crypto-native and hardcore MMO players deposit ETH to compete in seasonal tournaments and player-funded prize pools across Gold Rush, Duel Arena, Islands, and Dungeons game modes on Ethereum, Ronin, and Blast.

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Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
blockchain gaming, MMORPG gameplay, NFT collections, on-chain game economy, crypto gaming platform
Industry2 codes
1Blockchain Game Studios & Game Development
CodeFSAPAGACPrimaryYes
2Web3/Blockchain Game Studios
CodeMPAFAAAOPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Securities and Commodity Exchanges523210
SIC code1 code
  • Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services6200
Product category
Blockchain MMORPG Gaming
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1NFT Primary Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of NFT collections including Founders (1,500), Islands (3,333), and Cores (10,000) providing one-time or limited revenue from initial mints.

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2Trading Royalties
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Revenue from 2.5-5% royalties on secondary market trading of NFTs (Founders, Islands, Companions, Skins) and in-game items.

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3In-Game Purchases
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Sale of Royal Charters and Energy Orbs during Gold Rush seasons. Players spend ETH to compete for prize pools. Also includes Arena Token purchases and Key purchases for lootboxes.

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4Cosmetic Items
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Sale of cosmetic skins, companions, and other visual assets generated through Core NFTs and limited edition releases.

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5Creator/Affiliate Incentives
TypeAffiliate Referral
Description

Revenue share (2% of revenue pre-distribution) allocated to referrers and content creators driving player acquisition and engagement.

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Pricing details3 tiers
1Gold Rush Seasons - Player deposits build prize pools
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Royal Charters and Energy Orbs purchased with ETH. Main pot distributed to top performers. Season 1: $209,300 total risk over 5 days. Season 3: $1.7M spent on Charters and Orbs over 10 days.

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2NFT Collections - One-time purchase for utility/access
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Founder NFTs: Free mint for Architects, 0.05E reduced price, 0.1E full price. Islands: 3,333 tokens sold out in 10 mins. Cores: 10,000 factory NFTs.

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3Companion/Skin Minting via VRGDA
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Dynamic pricing through Variable Rate Gradual Dutch Auctions. Prices decrease over time as demand grows.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 of 5 records shown
1Gold Rush
Description

The flagship risk-to-earn MMORPG mode set in New Cambria, featuring seasonal competitions with real ETH stakes.

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Core offering1 text field

Cambria is a browser-native, risk-to-earn MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy universe where players deposit real cryptocurrency (ETH) to compete for player-funded prize pools. The game combines skilling, PvP, PvE, trading, politics, and exploration in a complex on-chain digital economy, supplemented by NFT collections (Founders, Islands, Cores) that grant utility, ownership, and governance participation.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • 360,000+ registered players across seasons
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Product overview1 text field

Cambria is a risk-to-earn MMO that operates as a platform-plus-modes architecture. The core product is the Cambria MMORPG (medieval fantasy, skilling/PvP/PvE, onchain staking) which serves as the persistent world foundation. Multiple distinct game modes layer on top: Gold Rush (timed competitive seasons with player-funded prize pools), Duel Arena (1v1 high-stakes social), Islands (social-world/metaverse with NFT ownership), and Dungeons (diablo-style roguelike extraction). The NFT ecosystem (Founder, Islands, Cores, Companions) creates player-owned economic rails for cosmetics and collectibles, with Cores generating Shards that fuel the companion and skin minting economy. Genesis represents the unification of all modes into a single persistent world with the Cambria token ($RSGP) and protocol layer. The company monetizes through game entry fees (Charters, Energy Orbs), NFT royalties on secondary trading, and seasonal prize pool economics.

Product and service8 records
1Cambria
CategoryCore Game
2Gold Rush
CategoryGame Mode
3Duel Arena
CategoryGame Mode
4Dungeons
CategoryGame Mode
5Founder NFT Collection
CategoryNFT Collection
6Islands NFT Collection
CategoryNFT Collection
7Cores NFT Collection
CategoryNFT Collection
8Genesis
CategoryPlatform
Scale indicator10 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

L2 blockchain network hosting gameplay with $88M in bets and Blast Gold incentives for players. Early Alpha launched on Blast alongside Ronin.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Gaming-focused L2 blockchain for Early Alpha gameplay. Cores NFT collection minted on Ronin. Low-fee environment for on-chain game mechanics.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Primary marketplace for NFT collections including Founders, Islands, Cores, and Companions. Enables trading and liquidity for in-game assets.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established Web3 gaming platform (Axie Infinity) on the Ronin network with NFT creatures and P2E mechanics. Comparable to Cambria as the leading Web3 MMO-style game and an investor in Cambria; provides Ronin network infrastructure for Cambria's gameplay.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Web3 multiplayer action RPG with NFT-based cosmetic items and time-limited seasonal content. Comparable to Cambria as a browser-native Web3 gaming experience with NFT assets and seasonal competition loops targeting similar crypto-native gaming audiences.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Web3 open-world RPG with auto-battler mechanics and NFT creature capture. Comparable to Cambria as both target hardcore MMO/RPG gamers with blockchain-integrated gameplay, NFT asset ownership, and substantial funding rounds within the Web3 gaming ecosystem.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Web3 esports NFT card game with real-money prize pools and competitive seasonal play. Comparable to Cambria as both offer skill-based competitive gameplay with crypto stakes, seasonal tournaments, and NFT-based progression assets targeting crypto-native esports audiences.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Web3 space exploration MMO with player-owned economies and NFT ships/crew. Comparable to Cambria as both pursue persistent on-chain MMORPG experiences with complex player-driven economies, NFT-based asset ownership, and Solana/Ethereum chain support.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

NFT-based fantasy sports platform with licensed player cards and real-money gameplay. Comparable to Cambria as an established Web3 gaming company combining NFT collectibles with skill-based competitive gameplay and economic value capture.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Web3 farming MMO with player-owned economies and token-based rewards. Directly comparable to Cambria as both target crypto-native gamers with browser-accessible MMO experiences and on-chain economies; both were nominated together in the GAM3 Awards 2025.

8Off The Grid
TypeDirect peer
Description

Web3 AAA battle royale by Gunzilla Games with NFT weapon skins and on-chain item ownership. Comparable to Cambria as both deliver high-stakes competitive multiplayer gameplay with NFT asset integration and on-chain economies funded by player spending.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Web3 AAA extraction shooter with player-created content and NFT asset ownership. Comparable to Cambria as both target hardcore gamers with high-stakes extraction gameplay, on-chain state, and NFT-based item economies in the Web3 AAA gaming space.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Decentralized UGC virtual world with NFT land ownership and SAND token economy. Comparable to Cambria as a Web3 virtual world with NFT-driven economies, though focused on user-generated content rather than MMO-style risk-to-earn competition.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Yes
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Has app

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Funding rounds1 record

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Investors2 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Cambria

Blockchain MMORPG Gamingcambria.gg

Cambria builds a browser-based risk-to-earn MMORPG where crypto-native and hardcore MMO players deposit ETH to compete in seasonal tournaments and player-funded prize pools across Gold Rush, Duel Arena, Islands, and Dungeons game modes on Ethereum, Ronin, and Blast.

What Cambria does

Cambria is a blockchain-based gaming company developing a risk-to-earn MMORPG in which players deposit real cryptocurrency (ETH) to compete for player-funded prize pools within an on-chain medieval fantasy economy inspired by Runescape and Ultima Online. The product is built on a custom browser-native game engine with first-class onchain state synchronization, deployed across Ethereum, Ronin, and Blast L2 networks, and organized into several layered game modes: Gold Rush (seasonal competition with Charters and Energy Orbs as entry), Duel Arena (1v1 high-stakes PvP), Islands (NFT-owned social world), and an upcoming Dungeons extraction mode, all scheduled to unify in the Genesis persistent-world release in 2026.

The platform's economic architecture is a closed-loop on-chain system in which VRGDA-based dynamic pricing governs cosmetic and Companion minting, while Cores (Factory NFTs) generate Shards that fuel companion issuance. Revenue accrues to Cambria through NFT primary sales (Founders, Islands, Cores), 2.5-5% secondary-market royalties on OpenSea, and a retained share of in-game spending (a fraction of Charters, Energy Orbs, and burn mechanics) — the bulk of which is redistributed as season prize pools. The go-to-market motion is product-led and community-led, relying on Discord, X, and a creator/affiliate program that allocates 2% of pre-distribution revenue.

Cambria targets two primary personas: crypto-native gamers comfortable depositing ETH for degen-mechanic entertainment, and hardcore MMO/Runescape alumni seeking skill-based earning opportunities. The registered player base has scaled to 360k+ across early seasons, with peak concurrent paid users of 3-4k and cumulative Duel Arena volume exceeding $100M across 1.5M duels. The company is venture-backed ($4.5M across seed and follow-on rounds from 1kx, BITKRAFT Ventures, Sky Mavis, Delphi, and Hype), privately held, and operating with a planned $RSGP token launch tied to the Genesis release.

Cambria firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Cambria
Legal name
Cambria
Website
https://cambria.gg
Company type
Private
Founded year
2022
Operating status
Operating
Short description
Cambria builds a browser-based risk-to-earn MMORPG where crypto-native and hardcore MMO players deposit ETH to compete in seasonal tournaments and player-funded prize pools across Gold Rush, Duel Arena, Islands, and Dungeons game modes on Ethereum, Ronin, and Blast.
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akta.pro rank

Cambria industry classification

Industry
Product category
Blockchain MMORPG Gaming
NAICS
Securities and Commodity Exchanges (523210)
SIC
Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)
akta.pro primary industry
Blockchain Game Studios & Game Development (FSAPAGAC)
akta.pro secondary industry
Web3/Blockchain Game Studios (MPAFAAAO)

Keywords

  • Blockchain gaming
  • MMORPG gameplay
  • NFT collections
  • On-chain game economy
  • Crypto gaming platform

Cambria business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

  1. NFT Primary Sales: Sale of NFT collections including Founders (1,500), Islands (3,333), and Cores (10,000) providing one-time or limited revenue from initial mints.
  2. Trading Royalties: Revenue from 2.5-5% royalties on secondary market trading of NFTs (Founders, Islands, Companions, Skins) and in-game items.
  3. In-Game Purchases: Sale of Royal Charters and Energy Orbs during Gold Rush seasons. Players spend ETH to compete for prize pools. Also includes Arena Token purchases and Key purchases for lootboxes.
  4. Cosmetic Items: Sale of cosmetic skins, companions, and other visual assets generated through Core NFTs and limited edition releases.
  5. Creator/Affiliate Incentives: Revenue share (2% of revenue pre-distribution) allocated to referrers and content creators driving player acquisition and engagement.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goGold Rush Seasons - Player deposits build prize pools
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goNFT Collections - One-time purchase for utility/access
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goCompanion/Skin Minting via VRGDA

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Cambria product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Cambria is a browser-native, risk-to-earn MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy universe where players deposit real cryptocurrency (ETH) to compete for player-funded prize pools. The game combines skilling, PvP, PvE, trading, politics, and exploration in a complex on-chain digital economy, supplemented by NFT collections (Founders, Islands, Cores) that grant utility, ownership, and governance participation.

Product overview

Cambria is a risk-to-earn MMO that operates as a platform-plus-modes architecture. The core product is the Cambria MMORPG (medieval fantasy, skilling/PvP/PvE, onchain staking) which serves as the persistent world foundation. Multiple distinct game modes layer on top: Gold Rush (timed competitive seasons with player-funded prize pools), Duel Arena (1v1 high-stakes social), Islands (social-world/metaverse with NFT ownership), and Dungeons (diablo-style roguelike extraction). The NFT ecosystem (Founder, Islands, Cores, Companions) creates player-owned economic rails for cosmetics and collectibles, with Cores generating Shards that fuel the companion and skin minting economy. Genesis represents the unification of all modes into a single persistent world with the Cambria token ($RSGP) and protocol layer. The company monetizes through game entry fees (Charters, Energy Orbs), NFT royalties on secondary trading, and seasonal prize pool economics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Gold Rush: The flagship risk-to-earn MMORPG mode set in New Cambria, featuring seasonal competitions with real ETH stakes.
  • Duel Arena
  • Islands
  • Cores
  • Founder Collection

Products and services

  • Cambria
  • Gold Rush
  • Duel Arena
  • Dungeons
  • Founder NFT Collection
  • Islands NFT Collection
  • Cores NFT Collection
  • Genesis

Quantifiable outcome

  • 360,000+ registered players across seasons
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Cambria

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Cambria technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Cambria partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • Blast NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationL2 blockchain network hosting gameplay with $88M in bets and Blast Gold incentives for players. Early Alpha launched on Blast alongside Ronin.
  • Ronin NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationGaming-focused L2 blockchain for Early Alpha gameplay. Cores NFT collection minted on Ronin. Low-fee environment for on-chain game mechanics.
  • OpenSeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary marketplace for NFT collections including Founders, Islands, Cores, and Companions. Enables trading and liquidity for in-game assets.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Cambria competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity): Established Web3 gaming platform (Axie Infinity) on the Ronin network with NFT creatures and P2E mechanics. Comparable to Cambria as the leading Web3 MMO-style game and an investor in Cambria; provides Ronin network infrastructure for Cambria's gameplay.
  • Sorare: NFT-based fantasy sports platform with licensed player cards and real-money gameplay. Comparable to Cambria as an established Web3 gaming company combining NFT collectibles with skill-based competitive gameplay and economic value capture.

Direct peers

  • Big Time Studios: Web3 multiplayer action RPG with NFT-based cosmetic items and time-limited seasonal content. Comparable to Cambria as a browser-native Web3 gaming experience with NFT assets and seasonal competition loops targeting similar crypto-native gaming audiences.
  • Illuvium: Web3 open-world RPG with auto-battler mechanics and NFT creature capture. Comparable to Cambria as both target hardcore MMO/RPG gamers with blockchain-integrated gameplay, NFT asset ownership, and substantial funding rounds within the Web3 gaming ecosystem.
  • Wildcard: Web3 esports NFT card game with real-money prize pools and competitive seasonal play. Comparable to Cambria as both offer skill-based competitive gameplay with crypto stakes, seasonal tournaments, and NFT-based progression assets targeting crypto-native esports audiences.
  • Star Atlas: Web3 space exploration MMO with player-owned economies and NFT ships/crew. Comparable to Cambria as both pursue persistent on-chain MMORPG experiences with complex player-driven economies, NFT-based asset ownership, and Solana/Ethereum chain support.
  • Pixels: Web3 farming MMO with player-owned economies and token-based rewards. Directly comparable to Cambria as both target crypto-native gamers with browser-accessible MMO experiences and on-chain economies; both were nominated together in the GAM3 Awards 2025.
  • Off The Grid: Web3 AAA battle royale by Gunzilla Games with NFT weapon skins and on-chain item ownership. Comparable to Cambria as both deliver high-stakes competitive multiplayer gameplay with NFT asset integration and on-chain economies funded by player spending.
  • Shrapnel: Web3 AAA extraction shooter with player-created content and NFT asset ownership. Comparable to Cambria as both target hardcore gamers with high-stakes extraction gameplay, on-chain state, and NFT-based item economies in the Web3 AAA gaming space.

Emerging players

  • The Sandbox: Decentralized UGC virtual world with NFT land ownership and SAND token economy. Comparable to Cambria as a Web3 virtual world with NFT-driven economies, though focused on user-generated content rather than MMO-style risk-to-earn competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Cambria social profiles

Digital presence

Cambria financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Cambria leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Cambria funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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Cambria M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cambria

What does Cambria do?

Cambria is a browser-native, risk-to-earn MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy universe where players deposit real cryptocurrency (ETH) to compete for player-funded prize pools. The game combines skilling, PvP, PvE, trading, politics, and exploration in a complex on-chain digital economy, supplemented by NFT collections (Founders, Islands, Cores) that grant utility, ownership, and governance participation.

Is Cambria a public or private company?

Cambria is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Cambria founded?

Cambria was founded in 2022.

How does Cambria make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. NFT Primary Sales are the primary driver. The others are trading Royalties, in-Game Purchases, cosmetic Items and creator/Affiliate Incentives.

Who are Cambria's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity) and Sorare. Direct peers are Big Time Studios, Illuvium, Wildcard, Star Atlas, Pixels, Off The Grid and Shrapnel. The Sandbox is listed as an emerging player.

Does Cambria have an API?

No public API is recorded for Cambria.

What industry is Cambria in?

Cambria's product category is Blockchain MMORPG Gaming. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAPAGAC, Blockchain Game Studios & Game Development, with a secondary code of MPAFAAAO, Web3/Blockchain Game Studios. Its NAICS code is 523210 and its SIC code is 6200.

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PR NewswireChoice Hotel International's Cambria® Hotels Continues Expansion with New Openings in Texas and OregonChoice Hotels International announced the opening of two Cambria Hotels in Euless, Texas (near DFW Airport) and Bend, Oregon (near Mt. Bachelor), continuing the brand's upscale expansion strategy. The openings bring the Cambria brand to over 75 hotels open across the United States with more than 50 properties in the pipeline, representing presence in approximately 75% of the top 25 U.S. markets. Future openings are planned for Boston, Colorado Springs, Jacksonville, and the brand's first hotel in Canada.Defense WorldBreakwater Capital Group Sells 15,525 Shares of Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF $SYLDBreakwater Capital Group reduced its stake in Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF by 17.2%, selling 15,525 shares during the fourth quarter, according to its Form 13F filing with the SEC. Multiple other institutional investors, including Revolve Wealth Partners LLC, Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC, and Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC, also adjusted their positions in the same ETF during recent quarters. Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF has a market capitalization of $1.04 billion and offers active exposure to US stocks focused on shareholder yield metrics including dividends, share buybacks, and net debt paydown.Seeking AlphaENDW: A Good Choice For A Global All-In-One Fund (NASDAQ:ENDW)The article provides an analysis of the Cambria Endowment Style ETF (ENDW), describing it as an actively managed, all-in-one portfolio that mimics institutional endowment strategies. The fund offers broad diversification across equities, bonds, commodities, and alternatives with a 0.29% expense ratio. Early returns are noted as promising despite the fund's short track record.GamesWhy Play to Earn Games Are FailingExperts including Adam Fern (co-founder of PoP), Heimdall (Chief Economist at Citadel), and BEN.ZZZ (of Cambria) have critiqued the play-to-earn (P2E) model in web3 gaming, arguing that financial incentives compete with and undermine the fun of gaming, leading to token concentration and sustained sell pressure.GamesNew Trend in Web3 Risk-to-Earn GamingA new trend in web3 gaming called "risk-to-earn" is emerging as developers move away from inflationary token models to player-funded prize pools. Cambria attracted 20,000+ participants and generated a $1.5 million ETH prize pool in its second season entirely through player spending, while RavenIdle is launching on Immutable with a $70,000 initial prize pool that could grow to $570,000. The Ronin Network is applying similar principles at scale, with Jin's Fortune Spin generating $318,000 in player spending within its first three days, signaling growing industry interest in sustainable on-chain economies.BanklessWhat Onchain Gaming Learned in 2025This article is a field report from the first-ever Devconnect Gaming District in Buenos Aires, where the author curated and programmed over 30 crypto games across six days. The author identifies key lessons from onchain gaming in 2025: games with real stakes (like Cambria's seasonal PvP model), finite play sessions, honest gamified DeFi (Ponziland), and fully onchain mechanics that enable new gameplay (Loot Survivor 2 generated ~$400K in three months) outperformed those relying on blockchain as a selling point. Ecosystems including Ethereum Foundation, Starknet, and Ronin are credited with materially supporting game developers through grants, events, and infrastructure.InsideBitcoins.comCambria NFT Goes Live & Mint Out In 10 Mins – Are NFTs Back?Cambria, the team behind the risk-to-earn game "Cambria," has officially launched its Cambria Islands NFT collection on OpenSea, with all 3,333 tokens minted out in just 10 minutes on October 23, 2025. The collection recorded $1.5 million in trading sales volume within 24 hours, becoming the top-traded NFT collection globally and pushing Ethereum NFT trading volume up 25% to $6.5 million. The article suggests this successful launch signals a resurgence in the NFT market, noting that NFTs are evolving beyond speculative art into utility-focused applications like gaming, digital membership, and real-world asset authentication.MediumBeyond Play-to-Earn: Exploring Emerging Trends in Web3 GamingWeb3 gaming is evolving beyond play-to-earn models by integrating high-risk reward mechanics, decentralized finance features, and diversified economic systems to improve sustainability. Games like Cambria and Forgotten Runiverse are utilizing hybrid blockchain architectures and multi-chain strategies to enhance scalability while maintaining player asset ownership.GamesCambria Gold Rush Season 2 Goes LiveCambria Gold Rush Season 2 launched on April 11, introducing new gameplay features, economic systems, and rewards, including a prize pool of over $300,000 in USDC and digital assets. The update added a new class called Paymasters, with tax and passive investment mechanisms, alongside activities such as resource gathering and trading in a web3-enabled MMO environment.AdirondackexplorerEmpty beds in Adirondack hotels: The downside of tourism projectsState taxpayers provided millions in funding for new hotels in Essex County, New York's Adirondack region, but the resulting room oversupply has driven occupancy rates below 39% and average revenues per room down to $80.56 in early 2024, a steep decline from $96.32 the prior year. The Saranac Waterfront Lodge received $11.5 million from the Green Bank and $13 million from Champlain National Bank, while the Cambria Hotel obtained a $3 million state grant, yet both properties face market challenges with below-market introductory rates and threats of operational cuts or closures. Tourism officials warn that continued low occupancy could force unprofitable hotels to close or fall to banks, potentially harming the broader regional tourism ecosystem that relies on occupancy tax revenue.