Blockchain Gaming World 2026 | Predictions
Jan 2, 2026
The podcast dives into 2026 predictions for blockchain gaming, highlighting the rise of stablecoins and the potential of AI agents. They reflect on the failures of 2025, emphasizing that understanding past mistakes can lead to innovation. The discussion includes the shift to audience-specific games and the trend of hiding crypto elements to attract mainstream players. They also explore the evolving definition of play-to-earn and the challenges of marketing in web3. Overall, the hosts suggest a promising future for blockchain gaming, particularly through AI.
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Token Prices Failed As Quality Signals
- The token-price-as-signal model for blockchain games is broken after repeated collapses.
- Jon Jordan says the industry must stop equating token value with project quality.
Niche Audiences Replaced Mass Market Hopes
- 2025 forced projects to narrow their audience and accept smaller, niche player bases.
- Jenny Jordan notes success now looks like serving thousands, not millions of players.
Hide Blockchain Friction For Mass Onboarding
- Hide blockchain friction to reach mainstream players and focus on gameplay, not wallets.
- Jon Jordan highlights Mythical's move to stablecoin pricing as a practical onboarding tactic.