Web3 gaming platform the9bit has surpassed 7 million users while expanding the utility and reach of its native ecosystem token, $9BIT.
The value of $9BIT has skyrocketed seven times as the number of users on the 9BIT platform exceeds 7 million and the company strengthens its focus on the AI gaming economy. This period of remarkable expansion includes key ecosystem enhancements, including a key partnership with AAA publisher Capcom and a full focus on accelerating AI game development (AIGD). Additionally, the9bit focuses on offering significantly reduced gaming prices by reducing traditional markups and implementing integrated localized fiat gateways and crypto payment solutions.
Since its launch, $9BIT has experienced significant growth in the market, reflecting accelerated adoption across the 9bit ecosystem. The token is currently listed on major global exchanges such as KuCoin, MEXC, and BingX, with additional listings being considered as the ecosystem expands.
But the real story goes beyond market performance and lies in the scale of the ecosystem.
Bridging Web3 integration with AAA partnerships
Launched in August 2025, the9bit is pioneering the fusion of traditional AAA gameplay and Web3 incentives, establishing an interactive digital economy where games are rewarded.
As of February 24, 2026:
Over 7 million registered users Over 38,000 active gamers and space owners Over $32.8 million in $9BIT tokens distributed to ecosystem participants
$9BIT is a critical utility asset that powers the ecosystem by facilitating governance, reward distribution, creator incentives, and access to premium in-platform services. This model moves the user experience from passive consumption to active engagement, allowing users to:
Earn rewards through direct gameplay and engagement. Participate in community governance through voting mechanisms. Redeem your tokens for premium content and ecosystem utilities.
In a major leap forward in blockchain integration gaming, the9bit has secured its position as Capcom’s key partner. This collaboration goes hand-in-hand with the highly anticipated worldwide release of Resident Evil 9 on February 27, 2026, with many more Capcom’s upcoming titles expected in the future, and demonstrates the9bit’s ability to bridge traditional gaming giants with Web3 infrastructure.
By partnering with major global releases, the9bit elevates its platform beyond casual gaming, providing its community with unique tokenized engagement opportunities and unprecedented access to major franchises.
Introducing AIGD: Game creation using AI
The next big leap after 9-bit is AIGD (AI Game Development). This new AI-assisted creation layer dramatically lowers the barrier to publishing games for anyone. It allows users to turn great ideas into fully playable games. This feature unlocks a vibrant, self-sustaining loop between creators and players. Builders use powerful AI tools to bring the game to life, and players participate to generate exciting ecosystem activity, with everyone receiving 9-bit rewards.
This whole system creates a great new reward cycle.
1. Creators build games using AI tools to quickly develop and release games.
2. Players participate in and generate activities in which the community participates.
3. Engagement is translated into rewards that are distributed throughout the ecosystem.
4. Great creatives benefit directly from traction.
By aligning incentives between creators and players, the9bit is building a truly scalable and self-sustaining gamer-driven economy, a powerful model that puts value directly back into the hands of the people who make the ecosystem thrive.
Supported by open market infrastructure
According to the whitepaper, the9bit ecosystem will allocate $1.9 billion of 9BIT tokens to The9 Limited in recognition of its strategic and operational contributions. As of February 24, 2026, 950 million tokens have been distributed, with the remaining allocations expected in the coming months.
Listed on Nasdaq since 2004, The9 Limited brings experience in public market governance standards and infrastructure to the Web3 gaming space, bridging traditional internet operations and blockchain-enabled economies.
what’s next
For 2026, the9bit has the following plans:
Expanding the AIGD toolkit and AI-assisted publishing capabilities Deepening the utility of the token across gameplay layers Expanding AAA integration through key partnership with Capcom Accelerating user acquisition across MENA and Southeast Asia Strengthening community-driven governance initiatives Exploring further exchange listings
As user growth accelerates and AI-powered creation lowers the barrier for developers around the world, the9bit positions itself at the intersection of games, AI, and Web3 infrastructure.
Please play together. Let’s earn together. Let’s own it together.
About 9bit
the9bit is a Web3-enabled gaming platform that integrates traditional gameplay with tokenized rewards. The platform offers game purchases, mobile top-up, casual gaming, and community features while empowering creators through AI-driven development tools.
For more information, please visit the9bit.com.
About The9 Limited
The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) is an Internet company listed on Nasdaq since 2004. The company is in the business of online gaming, Bitcoin mining, and AI-driven technology investments, with a focus on Web3 infrastructure.
