From b39b4ee399258b7003503d131b3325ef5ab43ad9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: xWarvan <irvaaanfauzi@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:12:59 +0700
Subject: [PATCH] add 'OWN & GROW' article on digital asset ownership in 
 GameFi ecosystem

---
 news/authors.yml      |  8 +++++-
 news/own-and-grow.mdx | 67 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 package-lock.json     |  8 +++---
 package.json          |  2 +-
 4 files changed, 79 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 news/own-and-grow.mdx

diff --git a/news/authors.yml b/news/authors.yml
index fb89ca4..173ca68 100644
--- a/news/authors.yml
+++ b/news/authors.yml
@@ -24,4 +24,10 @@ kenny-ambassador-program-manager:
     x: KennySwayzeeX
     # linkedin: sebastienlorber
     # github: slorber
-    # newsletter: https://thisweekinreact.com
\ No newline at end of file
+    # newsletter: https://thisweekinreact.com
+
+warvan:
+  name: Warvan
+  image_url: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1944322046139228160/QJ-EHB51_400x400.jpg
+  socials:
+    x: itswarvan
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/news/own-and-grow.mdx b/news/own-and-grow.mdx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d49cdfd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/news/own-and-grow.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+---
+slug: own-and-grow
+title: OWN & GROW — The Future of Digital Asset Ownership in GameFi
+description: How the $GAME ecosystem redefines ownership, utility, and value in Web3 gaming.
+authors: ['warvan']
+date: 2025-07-20
+---
+
+import { GAME, WANDER, AO, BAZAR } from '@arcaogaming/project-links';
+
+> “Do not just play the game. Own the game.”
+
+Web3 gaming is rewriting the rules. Players are no longer just users, they are owners.
+
+Games are no longer just entertainment. They are digital economies where you can build, hold, and grow real value.
+
+This is the vision behind the <a href={GAME.website} target="_blank">$GAME ecosystem</a>, powered by <a href={WANDER.website} target="_blank">Wander Wallet</a>, **Arweave**, and <a href={AO.website} target="_blank">AO</a>. Together, they introduce true digital ownership and seamless cross-game utility, transforming how we play and earn.
+
+{/* truncate */}
+## 🔐 True Ownership
+
+Your in-game assets belong entirely to you.
+
+Whether it’s a weapon, skin, character, or collectible, each item is stored permanently on **Arweave** and accessed through **Wander Wallet**.
+
+You have full control:
+- No one can alter, remove, or restrict your access.
+- Your assets are secure, immutable, and always accessible.
+
+> This is what *real ownership* means in GameFi.
+
+## 🌐 Cross-Game Utility
+
+Your assets go where you go.
+
+Thanks to **Wander Wallet** and the **hyper-parallel computing** of **AO**, you can carry your in-game items across multiple games within the growing **$GAME ecosystem**.
+
+This is not just about playing more games, it’s about:
+- Expanding the value of what you already own.
+- Unlocking new experiences without giving up control.
+
+## 📈 Value Growth
+
+As the ecosystem expands, so does the value of your items.
+
+You can:
+- Trade or showcase your assets on **marketplaces like <a href={BAZAR.website} target="_blank">Bazar</a>**
+- See your portfolio appreciate as adoption increases
+
+> What you own today can be worth more tomorrow.
+
+The more developers and players join, the stronger the network becomes, and the greater the opportunity for everyone.
+
+## 🚀 Start Early and Own the Future
+
+GameFi is evolving fast.
+
+The shift toward **player-owned economies** is already underway. You have the chance to be among the first to **build, play, and benefit** from this movement.
+
+**Don't just play the game. Own the game.**
+
+<a href={GAME.website} target="_blank">
+  <img
+    alt="Enter the $GAME Ecosystem"
+    src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Start%20Now-Explore%20$GAME-FF9800?style=for-the-badge&logo=joystick"
+  />
+</a>
diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index 0ed3bb8..3b9a581 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       "name": "my-website",
       "version": "0.0.0",
       "dependencies": {
-        "@arcaogaming/project-links": "^1.0.22",
+        "@arcaogaming/project-links": "^1.0.30",
         "@docusaurus/core": "^3.8.1",
         "@docusaurus/plugin-google-gtag": "^3.8.1",
         "@docusaurus/preset-classic": "^3.8.1",
@@ -312,9 +312,9 @@
       "license": "MIT"
     },
     "node_modules/@arcaogaming/project-links": {
-      "version": "1.0.22",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@arcaogaming/project-links/-/project-links-1.0.22.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-FGzWqofxDyheErJjqPUzyjqZQt6iqlxCcGB8Agj8QbJ5eLDmaco2OjBI030OknIwb5h34271WMOvgtru7Q9QeA==",
+      "version": "1.0.30",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@arcaogaming/project-links/-/project-links-1.0.30.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-kOzdl7EXnk3pQtXHaRyvyUezaAQFiitWxNqH1ZoRo+nLU1fbOV9HEYSayHr6VS4IwggSw6GnAwbr3StVO0APfg==",
       "license": "MIT",
       "engines": {
         "node": ">=16.0.0"
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 73e026c..8a25de5 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
     "typecheck": "tsc"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@arcaogaming/project-links": "^1.0.22",
+    "@arcaogaming/project-links": "^1.0.30",
     "@docusaurus/core": "^3.8.1",
     "@docusaurus/plugin-google-gtag": "^3.8.1",
     "@docusaurus/preset-classic": "^3.8.1",