To support its continued growth and development, Chillchat previously secured US$8.69M in seed funding, led by Solana Ventures, Crypto.com
Chillchat, the studio behind the massively multiplayer battle game SOL Arena, has secured US$8.69M in seed funding to support its continued growth and development. The seed funding round was led by Solana Ventures and Crypto.com Capital, with participation from Big Brain Holdings, Chain Ventures, and Animoca Brands.
SOL Arena merges the simplicity of popular multiplayer snake games with intense extraction gameplay, allowing up to 50 players to compete in real-time battles, collecting noCHILL, outsmarting opponents, and strategically withdrawing their winnings. The upcoming High Roller Mode will introduce crypto wagering with $CHILL, upping the ante for both casual players and high-level competitors.
“We're hyped to see how SOL Arena evolves over time. Its approach to merging casual gaming with real-time wagering is already making a big impact in the Solana community,” said SOL Big Brain of Big Brain Holdings.
The game also integrates the dynamic, community-driven Solana ecosystem directly into the gameplay, where memecoin projects, NFT communities, and token holders can band together under shared teams.
“Our vision is to merge casual gaming with degenerate memecoin activity and crypto network effects, to deliver an exciting new player experience that will have everyone talking,” said James Au, CEO and Game Director of Chillchat. “We want to take the thrill of ‘winning’ to a whole new level.”
Following the Challengers NFT mint in February 2025, SOL Arena's next significant milestone is the launch of its ecosystem token, $CHILL, at the end of March. The $CHILL token will fuel SOL Arena's in-game economy, enabling players to wager it in High Roller mode, or to stake it in order to earn in-game rewards. Players can qualify for a $CHILL airdrop by playing the game and extracting noCHILL, or by holding Chillchat Origin or SOL Arena Challengers' NFTs.
The game is currently available in beta at solarena.io and can be played for free by anyone. Join the fun, collect and extract noCHILL, and start climbing the leaderboards to secure your spot in the upcoming $CHILL airdrop.
Chillchat is a Bangkok-based Web3 gaming studio dedicated to creating fun, accessible, and innovative blockchain-powered experiences. SOL Arena is the studio's flagship title, merging traditional gaming fundamentals with real crypto stakes, all secured by Solana's lightning-fast network. With an aim to pioneer the next generation of Web3 gaming, Chillchat invests in bold ideas that blend community engagement, financial incentives, and immersive gameplay.
