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Habitat's Economy Exploited
- Habitat, a virtual world on Commodore 64, focused on player autonomy and in-game economy.
- Players exploited bugs, including an arbitrage opportunity, amassing vast wealth quickly.
Axie Infinity Hack
- Axie Infinity, a blockchain-based game, suffered a $620 million hack in 2022.
- This incident highlighted the security challenges of virtual economies and their real-world impact.
Core Economic Activities in Games
- Virtual economies involve economic activities like paying, laboring (grinding), and resource control.
- Players seek in-game benefits like improved performance, power, and status, blurring the lines between play and work.