This chapter explores the concept of ownership in crypto games and its implications, discussing how it revolves around the ability to sell assets and create markets. It also delves into the question of whether playing these games can turn into a job and blurs the line between the real world and the gaming experience. The chapter highlights the potential for crypto games to create sustainable economies and discusses the perspectives of gamers and developers in terms of monetization options.
Are crypto games making a comeback? Vance Spencer and his Co-Founder Michael Anderson join us today to answer that question.
We did a bunch of episode on crypto gaming last hype cycle – retrospectively, it was too early. But now we have cheap blockspace, better wallets, and games that are fun to play.
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00:00:00 Intro 00:07:19 Intro To Crypto Gaming 00:14:00 How Has Crypto Gaming Evolved? 00:17:39 Casual Vs AAA Games 00:21:10 The Current Gaming Experience 00:26:00 What Benefits Come From Blockchain? 00:32:47 Best Argument Against Crypto Gaming? 00:45:29 How Far Can This Go? 00:50:47 IOS and Taxes 00:55:11 Dealing With Regulators 00:59:01 Choosing a Chain 01:04:50 Are Traditional Studios Coming? 01:07:27 What's An On Chain Game? 01:12:20 Blockspace 01:18:58 Can This Pump Our Assets? 01:21:44 Closings and Disclaimers
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Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism
Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures