Avalanche (AVAX) is gaining traction as a leading blockchain platform for gaming and custom infrastructure, supported by Blizzard Fund, a $200 million venture fund that has invested in over 180 projects within the Avalanche ecosystem since 2021. Avalanche's architecture, featuring modular virtual machines, isolated execution environments, near-instant finality, and predictable low fees, enables faster go-to-market strategies for application-specific chains, particularly benefiting gaming projects such as Maplestory. Blizzard Fund emphasizes institutional adoption as a core strategy behind Avalanche's growth. Concurrently, Aurora Blocks, an incubator program built on the NEAR Protocol, is supporting early-stage founders launching EVM-compatible virtual chains by offering funding up to $50,000, infrastructure, technical support, mentorship, and networking opportunities. This program aims to accelerate the development of full-stack EVM chains leveraging NEAR's performance and Ethereum tooling. The combined efforts of Avalanche and Aurora Blocks highlight a broader trend of blockchain platforms fostering specialized ecosystems for gaming and decentralized applications.