

This Web3 Gaming Platform Set To Onboard 3 Billion Players – And It Pays To Win | Tom Kopera
Jul 26, 2025
Tom Kopera, CEO of Elympics and a pioneer in Web3 gaming, discusses his platform aimed at bringing developers, players, and brands together. He highlights the innovative Play-to-Win model that rewards skill and fosters competitive gaming. Tom shares insights on partnerships with brands like Pudgy Penguins and the platform's vision to onboard millions of gamers into crypto without them even realizing it. He also addresses the challenges faced during development and the ambitious future expansion plans leveraging blockchain and AI.
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Play2Win Model Explained
- Elympics introduces Play2Win, a sustainable model where players pay entry fees and winners earn the prize pool.
- Rewards are transparently distributed on-chain, benefiting players and developers, ensuring real revenue and fairness.
Simplifying Multiplayer Blockchain Games
- Elympics abstracts multiplayer game development complexities with an SDK that simplifies networking and blockchain integration.
- This enables any developer worldwide to build blockchain-enabled games within weeks, bridging Web2 and Web3 gaming.
Token Value via Network Effects
- Token value grows as more developers deploy games requiring token stakes and players generate transactions.
- Higher transaction volume creates more revenue which leads to token buybacks, creating a positive revenue flywheel.