CoinDesk Podcast Network GEN C: Play-to-Earn's Next Chapter: Building Sustainable Web3 Gaming Beyond the Axie Infinity Boom
Jun 23, 2025
Gabby Dizon, founder of Yield Guild Games, is a visionary in the world of Web3 gaming, dedicated to empowering players in developing markets. He discusses the cultural impact of Axie Infinity, revealing how it transformed the gaming landscape. Gabby shares insights on the vital role of gaming guilds and their resilience amidst market ups and downs. He also addresses the influence of cultural perspectives on gaming monetization and explores the future of Web3 gaming, including the integration of stablecoins for a better player experience.
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Early Axie Infinity Growth
- Gabby Dizon joined the Axie Infinity community early in 2018 with less than 500 members.
- Axie became a life-changing success during the pandemic, especially in developing markets like the Philippines.
YGG's Guild Lending Model
- Yield Guild Games started by buying Axie characters and lending them to guild leaders via Discord.
- These leaders recruited and trained players who earned SLP tokens using the lent Axies, enabling scale.
Play-to-Earn Is Early Stage
- Play-to-earn is still early and requires the right business model to scale sustainably.
- Market downturns and criticism often reflect premature expectations rather than the concept's death.