What are blockchain games?
Blockchain games are actually traditional games + blockchain smart contracts . It is a game built on the blockchain, and the blockchain is a new type of decentralized protocol that can safely store transactions or other data and information. It cannot be forged and tampered with, smart contracts can be executed automatically, there is no centralized agency to control, and transaction costs are lower. Using this technology in games not only expands the game market, but also brings actual benefits to players.
Blockchain games are innovations to traditional games. Using blockchain technology solves the problem of decentralization, improves game transparency, and attracts more players and users.
Blockchain has the characteristics of decentralization, openness, anonymity, and information cannot be tampered with. What are the outstanding advantages of blockchain games using this technology compared with traditional games? Let's take a look at the comparison between the following blockchain games and traditional games:
Blockchain games VS traditional games
1. Centralization problem
| traditional game |
All games are controlled by third-party game developers , the game data lacks transparency, and game manufacturers can change game parameters at will, which will damage the interests of players |
| blockchain game |
To solve the disadvantages of traditional games, it adopts a decentralized method technically. All the data of the player's game will be stored on the blockchain network. Without the control of a third-party platform, game developers cannot arbitrarily modify the game . Tampering, all interest transactions are open and transparent No third-party platform control, lower transaction costs, and more convenient circulation |
2. Ownership of game assets
| traditional game |
Players cannot own asset ownership , and players' buying and selling behaviors are severely restricted Players only have the right to play, and cannot own the game account and its items |
| blockchain game |
Players have asset ownership, and the props and assets obtained by players in the game can be freely traded on the decentralized exchange The ownership of virtual items is very clear , the data in the game truly belongs to the player, and all transactions are openly and transparently recorded on the blockchain |
3. Game Value Issues
| traditional game |
Playing games is simply a way of entertainment and pastime, which cannot bring actual benefits to players and has no investment value |
| blockchain game |
It can be played to earn and can bring real benefits to investors and players . The game assets have real investment value, and the benefits and data information obtained by players in the game will not disappear because of the failure of the game developer. Games and games The ownership of internal assets is recorded through the chain, the chain will not die, the game and assets will always exist, protecting the interests of players |
4. Game profit problem
| traditional game |
The revenue of game companies mainly depends on player recharge and advertising revenue. Players can also only invest money in the game and cannot earn actual money |
| blockchain game |
Game companies don’t have to rely solely on player recharges and advertising revenue for revenue. Developers can obtain R&D start-up funds through crowdfunding, and return the dominance of the game to players. In addition to investing funds in the game, players can also obtain assets in the game, which can be converted into real income through transactions |
5. Problems with the game operation mechanism
| traditional game |
Game development and operation are provided by centralized manufacturers |
| blockchain game |
Community-based operation mode, the core team is dynamic and changeable, as long as the game community continues to be active, someone will come to maintain it |
6. Changes in game consumption patterns
| traditional game |
Players can only make pure consumption , no matter how much they invest in the game, they cannot affect the game |
| blockchain game |
The addition of investment and consumption behavior, the player's consumption behavior in the game is also a kind of investment behavior , the more assets the player holds in the game, the greater the influence on the game community, which can have an impact on the game |
7. Changes in the form of game promotion
| traditional game |
Generally, promotion is carried out in the form of advertising and buying users to obtain users. |
| blockchain game |
Adopt the method of " game community consensus " to seek the support of community users. The investment nature of blockchain games will make the acquired users have a higher sense of participation and have stronger self-propagation attributes. Game promotion becomes the players themselves. |
Blockchain games create a play to earn model
At present, Play to earn is a popular business model in blockchain games . This business model has also inspired ecological organizations such as game developers, players, and guilds. Players use cryptocurrency as the base asset, and by playing games, they can earn money. Players earn these virtual economies (such as: assets and tokens in the game) by participating in them, which can then be traded or sold on the decentralized market .
In traditional games, in-game asset transactions are only in the game ecosystem, and it is difficult for players to trade or sell their digital assets outside the platform. Nowadays, playing games is not just limited to spending time to pass the time, but now it is more like working, giving time and energy, and earning income for yourself. Blockchain games have created this play to earn model, and more Meet the needs of the present era.
The Play to earn mode has the following characteristics:
a. Publishers will focus on maximizing player engagement, not profit.
b. Provide seasoned players with the opportunity to earn money as rewards for high game participation, usually in the form of in-game currency with open market dynamics.
c. Enhance the ownership of digital assets, players own and can trade their assets.
d. Transparent and participatory game economy, game developers allow players to jointly maintain and govern the game.
Axie Infinity, which is popular in the game circle this year, is the best example. It integrates NFT, DEFI and games, and introduces the idea of DeFi in Token design. From profitable NFT to governance Token, it presents the trend of game financialization. This Play to earn game mode has become a source of income for families in some developing countries during the epidemic. It is precisely because of this that this game mode has been recognized and respected.
Summarize:
In short, a blockchain game is a video game in which information is stored in the blockchain using NFT to determine the ownership of virtual items. Blockchain games can realize game entertainment and real income at the same time, and the game methods are diversified, allowing players to earn while playing, gaining income in the game, making players more interested in the game, not easy to be boring and highly liberalized , which is its outstanding advantage compared with traditional games.
The use of this blockchain technology in the game makes the game fun and can bring continuous benefits to the players. Combining the game with real life is a better trend for the future development of the game industry.
(Public account: NFT Game Club)