The fusion of gaming and blockchain technology has brought new ways to make money and true ownership of in-game assets to gamers. Whether players are breeding Axie’s (NFTs) in Axie Infinity or creating and monetizing their own voxel-based experiences in the Decentraland metaverse, crypto games have opened up new frontiers for gamers.

Unlike traditional crypto gaming that are often single-player, single-server and designed to make the player return to the game over and over again to unlock new content, many crypto games are multiplayer and open source. This allows for social interaction between players and cultivates 21st-century skills such as teamwork, communication, and collaboration.

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In addition, the underlying blockchain technology has enabled players to monetize their in-game experience and achievements by rewarding them with digital tokens that represent real-world value outside of the game. These digital assets can be traded and used for in-game items or even sold on NFT marketplaces. For example, the Gods Unchained game rewards players with GODS that can be exchanged for in-game character upgrades, participation in governance, and more.

In the future, the combination of games with blockchain technology could lead to the creation of a whole new gaming experience in the form of the Metaverse, an endless virtual world that can be shared and monetized. This will allow for a much more immersive and interactive gaming experience, while also bringing in new revenue streams through the monetization of gaming assets and the introduction of a whole new way to earn money through play.