Nova Wallet Unveils Free-to-Play "Nova Shots" Prediction Game at BLAST.tv Open London 2025

Nova Wallet Unveils Free-to-Play "Nova Shots" Prediction Game at BLAST.tv Open London 2025

At the BLAST.tv Open London 2025 — the UK's biggest Counter‑Strike event — Nova Wallet has rolled out Nova Shots, a brand‑new, free‑to‑play esports prediction platform that transforms how fans engage with live matches. No cryptocurrency investment is required to take part.

Gameplay Mechanics & Rewards
Participants begin with 1,000 free BLAST tokens and can "invest" in team performance by trading Team Tokens in real time. Winners in the market—those who make smart predictions and ride in‑game momentum effectively—share in a $25,000 prize pool, distributed in stablecoins via Nova Wallet.
The mechanics emulate a stock market for esports: token prices fluctuate based on player activity, and holding winning-team tokens yields a 5% bonus shortly after a match concludes.

Proven Track Record & Expansion to London
Nova Shots previously launched at events in Austin and Malta, attracting massive engagement: 239.6 million views and 563,000 viewers in Austin; in Malta, 3,000 players executed over 400,000 trades, with more than 700 participants winning part of a $25,000 prize pool.
The London iteration ran from August 27 to September 7, 2025, featuring 16 top Counter‑Strike 2 teams, and welcoming heavyweight organizations like G2 Esports and Brazil’s PaiN Gaming as brand partners.

Voices from the Field
Anton Khvorov, CEO of Nova Wallet, remarked:

“I will forever cherish the thrill of playing Counter‑Strike with friends for the first time over 20 years ago. Today, with Nova Wallet and Polkadot, we are introducing a whole new way for the CS community to enjoy even more fun, competition, and rewards!”

James Brown, Commercial Director at BLAST, added:

“Following an exciting debut at Wembley last year, we’re thrilled to be returning to London in September and upping the excitement on socials, in broadcast and in the arena with Nova Shots. Nova Shots will offer BLAST fans a new way to engage with the Open in real‑time and earn amazing rewards whilst enjoying the best Counter‑Strike action.”

From BLAST's own platform, Counter‑Strike legend dupreeh offered strategic insight:

“I would go with Vitality, Spirit, and MOUZ to make some easy tokens and to hopefully play a bit safe. Maybe spread it out 3/4 and put the last part of my tokens on Legacy. … If I make a good profit, I would then reconsider my options depending on how the teams have been playing at the event, and maybe even go all‑in on a team I strongly believe could win it all.”

Tech & Innovation
Built on Polkadot and Hydration, Nova Shots delivers a fully on‑chain experience that emphasizes skill rather than spending. Unlike many blockchain-based fan experiences that require purchases, it remains free-to-play and accessible—without compromising security. Winners receive payouts directly to their blockchain addresses via Nova Wallet, the official self-custodial wallet partner of BLAST.tv.
Moreover, Nova Wallet has been integrated across multiple BLAST events throughout 2025 — including Rivals S1, Bounty S2, Open S2, and the Austin Major — as both sponsor and platform for interactive mini‑games, further indicating the strategic expansion of this fan‑engagement model.