Flappy Bird Is Back With New Web3 Plans

Flappy Bird Returns to the Crypto Space

Flappy Bird is not done with the crypto world. According to the Flappy Bird Foundation, which revived the game on Telegram last year and holds the trademark for it, the game will make a comeback on Web3. Their blog post confirms that more plans are ahead, despite earlier uncertainty.

Last year, Flappy Bird came back through Telegram. It included a play-to-earn mining event for a future FLAP token built on The Open Network (TON). Things seemed promising at first. But when the mining phase ended this spring with no token airdrop, many fans were left confused. The game relaunched on Android in April, but there was no sign of crypto features.

Now, the Flappy Bird Foundation says it will move forward with a new Web3 version. This time, the focus is on competitive gameplay and player rewards. The announcement did not confirm whether a token will be involved. However, the organization states that it will keep investigating Web3 IP and game concepts.

Their goal is to build an ecosystem that combines gaming, IP licensing, and Web3 benefits. The idea is to create a stronger global brand around Flappy Bird. For now, the team has not shared specific features or details.

Shortly after the announcement, the official X account for Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, shared a part of the game’s roadmap. The post showed the phrase “Web3 IP protocol launches, bringing the brand on-chain,” along with eye emojis. Flappy Bird then shared that post in its Telegram channel. This sparked buzz and speculation in the community. It may hint at possible collaboration or just a shared interest in the project.

Source: X

IP Protocol and On-Chain Plans

The foundation also mentioned the launch of an IP protocol. It will bring Flappy Bird assets on-chain. However, there are no details yet about which assets or which blockchain will be used. It’s not clear whether this will include NFTs, in-game items, or other content. Fans are waiting to see what comes next.

Flappy Bird became a viral hit in 2014. Players tapped to guide a small bird through pipes, trying to survive as long as possible. The simple gameplay turned into a global craze. But its creator, Dong Nguyen, took it down from app stores soon after. He said he felt guilty because the game became too addictive.

When the game came back last year with crypto elements, Nguyen returned to X for the first time in seven years to speak out against it. Other critics also questioned the connection to blockchain. This led the Flappy Bird Foundation to clarify their plans.

Source: X

The foundation made it clear that the new Flappy Bird on the Epic Games Store for Android would not include any crypto or Web3 features. It only runs ads and in-app purchases. This version stays fully in Web2.

For fans who do not want anything to do with Web3, the foundation has also promised traditional gaming options. Their statement reassures players who prefer to “flap on” without engaging in blockchain features.

There is no launch date yet for the new Web3 version. The foundation did not provide a roadmap or release schedule. It’s also unclear whether a new FLAP token will ever come to life or if NFTs will be part of the experience.

What is clear is that the team behind Flappy Bird is not walking away from crypto. Instead, they are working on a version that balances both traditional and blockchain gaming. Fans who love the classic version can keep playing without changes. Those interested in Web3 can look forward to what comes next.