Cryptopia

From being the pastime of a maligned minority, gaming has evolved into a mainstream form of entertainment that is increasingly becoming one of the building blocks of pop culture. Look no further than “<a href="https://deadline.com/2023/04/super-mario-bros-movie-second-weekend-global-international-box-office-1235326157/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Super Mario Bros Movie</a>”, which became the highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time in a stunningly short amount of time.Then you have the beloved <a href="https://www.leagueoflegends.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">League of Legends</a> (LoL) franchise of Riot Games, which has spawned an entertainment empire that goes far beyond just video games. This includes the virtual K-pop girl group <a href="https://universe.leagueoflegends.com/en_US/kda" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">K/DA</a> – composed of four LoL characters – which has even outsold real-life music artists – and the Netflix animated series “Arcane”, which made history in 2022 as the <a href="https://www.asiaone.com/digital/netflixs-arcane-becomes-first-streaming-series-win-emmy-best-animated-program" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">first streaming series</a> to win an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program.In spite of the overwhelming popularity of video games, however, the reality is that most gamers, unless they were esports athletes, do not earn anything from playing games. Worse, even though gamers end up spending a lot on games – from the actual titles to expansions to skins and other in-game purchases – they don’t actually own their characters and any of the items they have bought. For example, PC gamers spent approximately <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1234024/epic-games-store-annual-pc-user-spending/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">US$820 million dollars on gaming content</a> in the Epic Games Store in 2022. This is the online store operated by Epic Games, the publisher of the massively popular battle royale game Fortnite.As more industries start exploring the benefits of blockchain technology, gaming is being eyed as one of the most popular use cases for onboarding more people to Web3. Blockchain gaming not only offers the promise of fun entertainment, but also ownership of digital assets and the ability to earn from them.What makes blockchain gaming revolutionary? Here’s what Rainmaker Games CEO Will Deane <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-blockchain-gaming-means-for-the-future-of-the-economy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">has to say</a>.“Now, blockchain technology is similarly being adapted into video gaming’s ever-expanding scope, and for good reason. Decentralized blockchains open the door to verifiable digital ownership, enabling players to truly own the items they play with. Moreover, the revenue models of blockchain gaming are typically skewed toward the player rather than solely winding up in the pockets of the game publishers and developers. This new paradigm is unlocking an entirely new, and mostly unexplored, digital economy with real-world implications.”In fact, gaming will be crucial to the success of blockchain, <a href="https://www.toptal.com/insights/future-of-work/blockchain-game" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">this expert emphasized</a>.“According to Josh Chapman, managing partner of Konvoy Ventures, a venture firm dedicated only to esports and video gaming, ‘Gaming does not need blockchain; blockchain needs gaming. Blockchain will only see mass adoption and mass application once it provides significant value to the video gaming ecosystem.’“As Chapman points out, most other industries are about 40 years behind where gaming has been. ‘You have 2.6 billion people that play video games and thousands of studios that all have digital assets and digital IP. Within video gaming, tokenization is a 40-year-old concept. The founders of Blockchain Capital had great success trading digital assets in Second Life (a massively-multiplayer game). They then used that experience to identify value in a brand new digital currency, Bitcoin, and invested heavily into it.’”In blockchain games, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are virtual tokens that serve as a substitute for specific goods. It is impossible to swap one for another because of their distinctive metadata. Since these NFTs live on the blockchain, a decentralized and open ledger, the consumer has control over them and can keep, sell, or trade them as they see fit.The creation of various game elements, such as rules, characters, weapons, and skins, is done with NFTs in blockchain gaming. Additionally, the market&#39;s current conditions and each NFT&#39;s particular characteristics are used to determine its value. It is important to note, however, that decentralization is absolutely necessary. If utility around ownership is still centralized and controlled by the game publishers, they could suddenly decide to change the rules, rendering the NFTs a player owns worthless overnight. With 100% decentralization, no one can change the rules – not even the company behind the games.These games are decentralized thanks to blockchain technology, which also enables the use of cryptocurrencies to fuel in-game economies. This game&#39;s design uses blockchain technology to create a more secure and open gaming environment.So, what are some examples of blockchain games that are coming out this year?South Korean mobile gaming giant Netmarble is launching <a href="https://metaworld-mycity.netmarble.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Meta World: My City</a>. The sequel to Netmarble’s popular Let’s Get Rich, Meta World: My City is an online board game that will allow players to own virtual land and buildings based on real-world locations. The game will be part of the MBX gaming blockchain ecosystem launched by MARBLEX. MARBLEX is Netmarble’s blockchain-powered subsidiary that provides services such as a cryptocurrency wallet, decentralized exchange, token staking, and an NFT Marketplace. Netmarble and <a href="https://www.sandbox.game/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Sandbox</a> have also <a href="https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud&#61;20230412000489" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">signed a partnership</a> that will allow The Sandbox to create items and experiences based on Netmarble’s IP, including Meta World: My City.Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.astroxp.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ASTRO XP</a> from Philippine game development company Afante Studios is being touted as the first Philippine-made triple-A Web3 game. It aims to give players the same kind of eye candy and visceral experiences that they have become used to in traditional games. A space-based open-world role-playing game, ASTRO XP lets players follow their intergalactic dreams, whether it’s becoming a space settler, an ultrasonic car driver, or a world builder.Another blockchain game to watch out for in 2023 is <a href="https://illuvium.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Illuvium</a>, which is the name of both the studio and the different collectible NFT games it is creating. Built on Ethereum, Illuvium is a science fiction-themed open-world exploration, monster collector, and autobattler game. After crash landing on an alien planet, you must survive by exploring this strange world and capturing the powerful creatures known as Illuvials that are battling for supremacy. Illuvium’s collectible NFT games are interoperable not just across the Illuvium universe, but also across different decentralized finance platforms.How does Cryptopia, which is also launching in 2023, differentiate itself from other Web3 games?As an open-world game and virtual city-state built entirely on the blockchain, Cryptopia aims to give players the best of both worlds by offering the fun gameplay of a traditional game while allowing them to enjoy the benefits of decentralization and asset ownership of a blockchain game.To make it easier for Web2 players to transition to Web3, Cryptopia does not require them to purchase NFTs upfront. Instead, the game offers an Adventure gameplay mode based on the free-to-play model. Just as in traditional role-playing games, players can perform tasks for which they will get paid. As they gain experience, develop new skills, and enhance their reputation, they can go on even more rewarding adventures. This is why “free-to-play-and-earn” is a more accurate description of the kind of gameplay Cryptopia offers.Meanwhile, for players who are ready to take the plunge into Web3 gaming and acquire NFTs, Cryptopia offers the Tycoon strategy. The Tycoon gameplay focuses on making strategic decisions to build the player&#39;s own empire. Apart from acquiring land, the tycoon has to hire other players to perform tasks. This interplay between the Tycoon and Adventure modes offers interesting mechanics and strategies, allowing players to become whoever they want to be and reshape society.Not only that, but Cryptopia also offers players a number of benefits and user-friendly features to ensure a smooth onboarding process.<ul><li>100% decentralized (gamestate on chain, non-critical data via Cryptopia’s peer-to-peer node network)</li><li>Mechanism for establishing a DAO (decentralized autonomous organization), so that many individuals can pool their resources to buy an asset if prices rise too high.</li><li>Built-in Multisig wallet</li><li>Paying for gas within the game environment</li><li>Eliminating any potential issue with bots by simplifying the game mechanics</li></ul>This means that anyone can start playing Cryptopia because it is a simple game to learn. Players won’t even need a third-party crypto wallet because it is built on top of a specially developed multisig wallet.In Cryptopia, real-time traffic is governed by a mesh network that is player-run and decentralized. The game&#39;s sustainable economy model ensures that the game&#39;s treasury never runs out. And this ensures that there are always rewards for new players.Players are encouraged to level up, spend more time doing so, and reinvest their quest rewards and earnings as the economy&#39;s value increases. It enables a frictionless gaming experience to guarantee that everyone participates in this game.At the end of the day, the developers of Cryptopia have made sure to make a blockchain game that is simple, fun, and rewarding to play.As Cryptopia Founder and Lead Developer Frank Bonnet puts it, Cryptopia was <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/63d7726487181d5515e4e057/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">designed to become an eternal game</a>. Once it’s launched, the game will be turned over completely to the players, as part of Cryptopia’s commitment to decentralization. And because Cryptopia is built entirely on the blockchain, no one – not even the creators – can pull the plug on this Web3 game.Blockchain games are the future of gaming. Join Cryptopia and help pave the way.—————————————————————————————————————What is Cryptopia? Cryptopia is an upcoming blockchain game that stands out by design: • Free to earn: everyone can play and earn. No need to buy an NFT first • 100% decentralized: the game runs on the blockchain in combination with a node network • Fun to play: play the way you want!Official Links [Website] <a href="https://cryptopia.com/?ref&#61;CMC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cryptopia.com</a> [Wiki] <a href="https://wiki.cryptopia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://wiki.cryptopia.com</a> [Discord] <a href="https://discord.com/invite/cryptopia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://discord.com/invite/cryptopia</a> [Facebook] <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CryptopiaOFCL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/CryptopiaOFCL</a> [Twitter] <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptopiaOFCL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://twitter.com/CryptopiaOFCL</a> [YouTube] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/&#64;CryptopiaOFCL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/&#64;CryptopiaOFCL</a> [Instagram] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cryptopiaofcl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/cryptopiaofcl</a> [CoinMarketCap] <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/community/profile/Cryptopia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://coinmarketcap.com/community/profile/Cryptopia</a> [Twitch] <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/cryptopiaofcl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.twitch.tv/cryptopiaofcl</a> [Spotify] <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jkkGIZyiSkQvYLWqGLWVE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/4jkkGIZyiSkQvYLWqGLWVE</a> [Telegram] <a href="https://t.me/cryptopia_ofcl2022" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.me/cryptopia_ofcl2022</a>For Investors [Private sale] <a href="https://app.cryptopia.com/privatesale-entry?ref&#61;CMC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cryptopia.com/privatesale</a> [Early-access NFTs] <a href="https://app.cryptopia.com/early-access?ref&#61;CMC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://app.cryptopia.com/early-access</a> [Cryptopia Roadmap] <a href="https://sharing.clickup.com/24415847/b/q93k7-827/board" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://sharing.clickup.com/24415847/b/q93k7-827/board</a>

Cryptopia and Web3: Why Blockchain Games Are the Future of Gaming

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