Flappy Bird Takes Flight Again, But With a Twist

The iconic game Flappy Bird has made its return, but this time it's not the same. A new team, the Flappy Bird Foundation, has revived the 10-year-old viral sensation, but without the original creator, Dong Nguyen. The foundation claims to be a group of passionate fans committed to sharing the game with the world, but many are left wondering what's behind the revival. The game's return comes with some notable changes. Instead of being available on traditional gaming platforms, Flappy Bird is now playable exclusively on Telegram, a messaging application. The game also has a new blockchain-based twist, with players having the option to connect their crypto wallets and earn rewards. This has raised concerns about the addictive nature of the game and the potential for exploitation. Nguyen himself has confirmed that he is not involved with the new version of the game, and has also distanced himself from the cryptocurrency aspect of it. Despite this, the Flappy Bird Foundation has been vague about its involvement with crypto, leading some to speculate about the true motives behind the game's revival. The new version of Flappy Bird includes a "Flap-a-TON" point mining event, which rewards players for playing the game and completing certain tasks. There are also ads that players can watch to earn more points. The game's developers claim that this is a way to generate hype for the game before its full launch, but it's unclear what the long-term plans are.