GameSquare Announces Strategic Partnership with Katana
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) announced a strategic partnership with Katana, a DeFi-first blockchain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, dated October 29, 2025. Under the agreement, Dialectic will manage deployment of a portion of GameSquare's Ethereum (ETH) holdings onto Katana's yield-generating infrastructure to pursue sustainable, risk-adjusted onchain returns. The collaboration integrates Katana revenue drivers including Vault Bridge ETH yield routing, Agora AUSD Treasury-backed stablecoin revenue, chain-owned liquidity yields, and transaction fees to create compounding onchain yield.
The partnership ties into GameSquare's DAT program launched July 2025, and opens opportunities for GameSquare's agency network to support Katana via creative, esports, and experiential marketing.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Katana, una blockchain DeFi-first incubata da Polygon Labs e GSR, datata 29 ottobre 2025. In base all'accordo, Dialectic gestirà il dispiegamento di una porzione delle posizioni in Ethereum (ETH) di GameSquare sulla infrastruttura di Katana in grado di generare yield per perseguire rendimenti on-chain sostenibili e con adeguato profilo di rischio. La collaborazione integra i motori di reddito di Katana tra cui il routing dello yield di Vault Bridge ETH, i redditi della stablecoin Agora AUSD supportata dal Tesoro, i rendimenti di liquidità della catena e le commissioni di transazione per creare yield on-chain composto.
La partnership si inserisce nel programma DAT di GameSquare avviato luglio 2025 e apre opportunità per la rete di agenzie di GameSquare di supportare Katana tramite creatività, esports e marketing esperienziale.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) anunció una asociación estratégica con Katana, una incubadora de blockchain centrada en DeFi, incubada por Polygon Labs y GSR, con fecha 29 de octubre de 2025. Según el acuerdo, Dialectic gestionará el despliegue de una porción de las participaciones en Ethereum (ETH) de GameSquare en la infraestructura generadora de yield de Katana para perseguir rendimientos on-chain sostenibles y con un riesgo ajustado. La colaboración integra motores de ingresos de Katana, incluyendo el enrutamiento de yield de Vault Bridge ETH, los ingresos de la stablecoin Agora AUSD respaldada por el Tesoro, rendimientos de liquidez de la cadena y comisiones de transacción para crear rendimiento on-chain compuesto.
La asociación se vincula al programa DAT de GameSquare lanzado en julio 2025, y abre oportunidades para que la red de agencias de GameSquare apoye a Katana a través de creatividad, esports y marketing experiencial.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME)은 Katana와의 전략적 파트너십을 발표했으며, Katana는 Polygon Labs와 GSR가 인큐베이팅한 DeFi 우선 블록체인으로 2025년 10월 29일에 날짜가 정해져 있습니다. 계약에 따라 Dialectic는 GameSquare의 이더리움(ETH) 보유분 중 일부를 Katana의 수익 창출 인프라로 배치하여 지속 가능하고 위험 조정된 온체인 수익을 추구합니다. 협력은 Vault Bridge ETH 수익 라우팅, Agora AUSD 재무부채 기반 스테이블코인 수익, 체인 소유 유동성 수익 및 거래 수수료를 포함한 Katana의 수익 원동력을 통합하여 복리의 온체인 이익을 만들어냅니다.
이 파트너십은 GameSquare의 DAT 프로그램(2025년 7월에 시작)에 연계되며, GameSquare의 에이전시 네트워크가 Katana를 통해 크리에이티브, 이스포츠 및 체험 마케팅으로 지원할 기회를 열어줍니다.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Katana, une blockchain axée DeFi incubée par Polygon Labs et GSR, daté du 29 octobre 2025. Selon l'accord, Dialectic gérera le déploiement d'une partie des participations en Ethereum (ETH) de GameSquare sur l'infrastructure génératrice de yield de Katana afin de viser des rendements onchain durables et ajustés au risque. La collaboration intègre les moteurs de revenus de Katana, notamment le routage du yield Vault Bridge ETH, les revenus de la stablecoin Agora AUSD soutenue par le Trésor, les rendements de liquidité propres à la chaîne et les frais de transactions pour créer un rendement onchain composé.
Ce partenariat s'inscrit dans le programme DAT de GameSquare lancé en juillet 2025, et ouvre des opportunités pour que le réseau d'agences de GameSquare soutienne Katana via le marketing créatif, esports et expérientiel.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) gab eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Katana bekannt, einer DeFi-vorrangigen Blockchain, die von Polygon Labs und GSR inkubiert wird, datiert auf den 29. Oktober 2025. Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird Dialectic die Bereitstellung eines Teils der Ethereum (ETH)-Bestände von GameSquare auf Katanas ertragbringende Infrastruktur verwalten, um nachhaltige, risikoadjustierte On-Chain-Renditen zu verfolgen. Die Zusammenarbeit integriert Katana-Einnahmequellen einschließlich Vault Bridge ETH Yield-Routing, Agora AUSD Treasury-unterstützte Stablecoin-Einnahmen, chain-eigene Liquiditätsrenditen und Transaktionsgebühren, um eine kumulierte On-Chain-Rendite zu erzeugen.
Die Partnerschaft knüpft an GameSquares DAT-Programm an, das im Juli 2025 gestartet wurde, und eröffnet Möglichkeiten für das Agenturnetzwerk von GameSquare, Katana durch Kreativität, E-Sport und Erlebnismarketing zu unterstützen.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) أعلنت عن شراكة استراتيجية مع Katana، وهي بلوكتشين مركّزة على DeFi مُحتضنة من قبل Polygon Labs و GSR، وتاريخها 29 أكتوبر 2025. بموجب الاتفاق، ستدير Dialectic نشر جزء من ممتلكات Ethereum (ETH) الخاصة بـ GameSquare على بنية Katana ذات العائدات لتوليد عائدات داخل السلسلة بشكل مستدام وتعديل مخاطرها. تتكامل الشراكة مع محركات دخل Katana بما في ذلك توجيه عائد Vault Bridge ETH، ربح العملة المستقرة Agora AUSD المدعوم من الخزانة، عوائد سيولة السلسلة وعمولات المعاملات لخلق عائد مركب داخل السلسلة.
يرتبط هذا الشراكة ببرنامج DAT الخاص بـ GameSquare الذي أُطلق في يوليو 2025، ويفتح أبواباً لشبكة وكالات GameSquare لدعم Katana من خلال الإبداع والإلكترونيات والـ marketing التجريبي.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) 宣布与 Katana 建立战略伙伴关系，该区块链以 DeFi 为先，由 Polygon Labs 和 GSR 孵化，日期为 2025年10月29日。根据协议，Dialectic 将管理 GameSquare 部分 以太坊（ETH）持有 的部署到 Katana 的高收益基础设施，以追求可持续、风险可控的链上回报。此次合作整合了 Katana 的收入驱动因素，包括 Vault Bridge ETH 收益路由、Agora AUSD 财政部支持稳定币收益、链上流动性收益以及交易费，以实现链上收益的复利化。
该伙伴关系与 GameSquare 于 2025年7月启动的 DAT 计划相衔接，并为 GameSquare 的代理网络通过创意、电子竞技与体验式营销来支持 Katana 打开机会。
- Dialectic to deploy a portion of GameSquare ETH holdings
- Partnership leverages Katana's diversified yield-generating mechanisms
- DAT program in place since July 2025 strengthening onchain strategy
- Agency network may support Katana growth via creative and esports
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Strategic DeFi partnership could make onchain treasury productive, but material financial impact is unspecified.
GameSquare partners with Katana and appoints Dialectic to deploy a portion of its Ethereum (ETH) holdings onto Katana's DeFi infrastructure; the stated goal is sustainable, risk‑adjusted onchain returns and marketing support from GameSquare's agency network. The business mechanism is straightforward: Dialectic will manage ETH allocations into Katana's yield mechanisms, which the release describes as deriving revenue from Vault Bridge routing, a U.S. Treasury‑backed stablecoin (Agora's AUSD), chain‑owned liquidity, and transaction fees.
The primary dependency is the undisclosed size and timing of the ETH deployment, which determines both earnings magnitude and risk exposure; the release gives no quantitative yield targets or risk limits. Counterparty and execution risks include reliance on Dialectic's management, Katana's protocol design, and the governance/operational arrangements referenced between GameSquare, Katana, and partners. The announcement lists the DAT program start in
Watch for concrete metrics over the next quarters: the exact ETH deployment amount, cashflow or yield figures from the Katana allocation, any governance or custody arrangements, and timing for when yields begin compounding onchain. Those items will determine whether this partnership moves from strategic intent to measurable financial impact.
Dialectic to deploy a portion of GameSquare's Ethereum Holdings on Katana's decentralized finance-focused blockchain
Partnership reflects GameSquare's strategy to build a best-in-class onchain infrastructure that includes strategic partnership with Dialectic, 1OF1, Goff Capital and Robert Leshner
FRISCO, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME) ("GameSquare" or the "Company"), a next-generation media, entertainment, technology and digital native treasury company, today announced a strategic partnership with Katana, a decentralized finance (DeFi), focused blockchain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR. This is part of GameSquare's expanding onchain strategy in collaboration with Dialectic, 1OF1 AG, Goff Capital and Robert Leshner.
Dialectic, as manager of GameSquare's ethereum treasury program, will deploy a portion of GameSquare's Ethereum (ETH) holdings, on Katana's unique yield-generating infrastructure to deliver sustainable, risk-adjusted onchain returns. The partnership also opens the door for GameSquare's agency network to support Katana's growth initiatives through creative, esports, and experiential marketing programs.
Katana is a DeFi-first blockchain, purpose-built to return onchain revenue to users and ecosystem participants through novel yield generating mechanisms. Its architecture integrates diversified, self-sustaining revenue drivers including Vault Bridge Ethereum yield routing, U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin revenue via Agora's AUSD, yield earned from chain-owned liquidity, and transaction fees. This architecture creates sustainable, compounding yield for onchain participants.
Through its collaboration with Dialectic and Katana, GameSquare continues to pioneer the adoption of DAT strategies among publicly traded companies, bringing institutional scale, transparency, and governance to DeFi participation. GameSquare's ETH deployment strategy aligns with its broader objective to build a diversified, productive onchain treasury that complements its operating businesses in gaming, media, and entertainment.
"Partnering with Katana reflects our belief that institutional DeFi infrastructure is entering a new era that is defined by security, transparency, and real yield," said Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare. "By leveraging Dialectic's expertise and Katana's DeFi-first design, we're demonstrating how forward-thinking companies can unlock capital efficiency, while generating meaningful onchain returns."
"GameSquare's onchain strategy is about combining real-world entertainment IP with institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure," said Ryan Zurrer, Founder of Dialectic. "Katana's architecture aligns perfectly with this vision, creating sustainable, compounding yield opportunities."
"Since establishing its DAT program in July 2025, GameSquare has quickly established a powerful group of advisors and partners," said Matthew Fisher, Institutional Lead at Katana. "We are proud to join GameSquare's platform and excited to create compounding value to the Company's DAT strategy."
About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) is a cutting-edge media, entertainment, and technology company transforming how brands and publishers connect with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. With a platform that spans award-winning creative services, advanced analytics, and FaZe Clan Esports, one of the most iconic gaming organizations, we operate one of the largest gaming media networks in North America. As a digital-native business, GameSquare provides brands with unparalleled access to world-class creators and talent, delivering authentic connections across gaming, esports, and youth culture. Complementing our operating strategy, GameSquare has developed an innovative treasury management program designed to generate yield and enhance capital efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to building a dynamic, high-performing media company at the intersection of culture, technology, and next-generation financial innovation.
To learn more, visit www.gamesquare.com.
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