Web3 Gaming: Unveiling the Future at the Blockchain Futurist Conference
- Key Insights: A recent OnePoll survey reveals 52% of adults are unaware of blockchain gaming. Executives from World3, Helika, and Anomaly Games discuss the future of Web3 gaming at the Blockchain Futurist Conference.
- Industry Evolution: Anomaly Games CEO highlights the seamless integration of blockchain in gaming, while World3 sees player economies as a growth driver. Helika’s CEO views onchain games as a gateway to broader crypto adoption.
- Funding and Development: Helika and Notcoin announce a $50 million gaming accelerator to boost Telegram-based games, following a $40 million fund aimed at developing mini-applications within the TON ecosystem.
Bridging the Gap in Blockchain Gaming Awareness
At the recent Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto, a stark revelation was made about the general awareness of blockchain gaming. According to a 2024 OnePoll survey, over half of the respondents admitted to not knowing what blockchain gaming entails. This significant gap in understanding underscores a pivotal challenge and opportunity within the industry.
Seamless Integration and Economic Opportunities
Long Do, CEO of Anomaly Games, opened the conference discussions with a focus on making blockchain technology invisible within gaming frameworks. “Our goal is to abstract the complexities of blockchain so seamlessly that players are unaware they’re interacting with it,” he stated. This approach could potentially enhance user experience by maintaining gameplay quality while integrating new tech benefits.
Expanding on the economic aspects, Michael Grills, Product Director at World3, discussed how blockchain enables robust player-driven economies. “Just like in collectible trading card games, blockchain allows for a community-based trade of in-game assets, adding a layer of value to the player’s experience,” he explained.
Onchain Games: A Gateway to Crypto Adoption
Anton Umnov, co-founder and CEO of Helika, argued that onchain games serve as an essential entry point for broader cryptocurrency engagement. He noted that “50% of transactions on certain blockchain networks are driven by onchain games,” highlighting their significance in the ecosystem.
Accelerating Game Development on Telegram
The potential of Telegram as a platform for Web3 gaming has recently been bolstered by substantial financial investments. Helika and Notcoin’s collaboration on a $50 million gaming accelerator aims to propel the development of games on Telegram. Additionally, former executives of the Telegram Open Network Foundation have initiated a $40 million developer fund to foster the creation of mini-applications, further enriching the ecosystem.
These strategic moves are anticipated to significantly impact the way players and developers engage with blockchain gaming platforms, potentially onboarding the first billion users to the crypto ecosystem as suggested by Ruslan Fakhrutdinov, CEO of X10.
As the landscape of Web3 gaming continues to evolve, it is clear that both technological innovation and strategic funding are paving the way for a new era of interactive and economically enriched gaming experiences.
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