Progression and Free-To-Play Author: Lorenzo P. Martin Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Introduction Blockchain gaming took off in 2021 thanks to the rise of Sky Mavis’ Axie Infinity. The game allowed people all over the world, especially those from developing regions, to earn an income from basically playing a game. And …
How Web3 Blockchain Gaming Formalized Informal Web2 Gaming Trade Mechanisms Author: Lorenzo P. Martin Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Introduction The article looks at how earning through playing a video game has been around since the late 1990’s through informal trade external to the game. Value is generated within these digital economies …
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Introduction What we’ve been noticing The rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has opened up new avenues for artists, musicians, and creators to monetize their digital works. However, the growing popularity of NFTs has also led to a flood of new entrants into the market, resulting in a crowded and often confusing landscape. To stand out …
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Introduction What we’ve been noticing In recent years, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have emerged as a groundbreaking form of digital asset ownership, revolutionising the way we think about art, digital collectibles, and even virtual real estate. NFTs are digital assets that represent ownership of unique digital content and use blockchain technology to verify authenticity and ownership. …
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Can AI Replace Token Economists? The Limitations of AI What we have been noticing In recent years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) such as Chat GPT has revolutionised numerous industries, and the world of token economics is no exception. As digital tokens continue to gain popularity, the use of AI in designing and managing …
Introduction What we have been noticing The world of gaming has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, thanks to the emergence of Web 3 and blockchain technology. One of the most notable changes has been the evolution of game economies, which have shifted from traditional models based on labour theory of value to new …
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Introduction What we’ve been noticing Gaming has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with the rise of Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming economies. This concept involves players earning in-game assets such as cryptocurrency or NFT that can be sold for real money or fiat currency for playing video games. The global Play-to-Earn gaming market is expected …
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Introduction What we’ve been noticing Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become a buzzword in the gaming industry, promising to revolutionise in-game economies. NFTs are unique digital assets that are stored on a blockchain, making them verifiable, scarce, and transferrable. They have already made a significant impact in the digital art world and are now being integrated …
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Introduction What we’ve been noticing The world of digital assets has undergone a massive transformation with the introduction of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are unique digital assets that use blockchain technology to verify their authenticity and ownership. They have taken the art world by storm, but their potential applications extend beyond art, reaching into domains …
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An analysis of Sky Mavis’ “Axie Core” policy shift and how it impacts Axie Infinity’s growing number of gaming experiences. Executive Summary Sky Mavis announced Axie Core, a shift in policy by going back to its roots and return emphasis back to the axie NFTs rather than any one particular game. Axies are digital pets …
