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About The Guest(s):
- Nico Vereecke: Host of the podcast and investor at BITKRAFT Ventures
- David Amor: CEO and co-founder of Playmint, a company focused on building fully on-chain games.
- Matt Dion: Autonomous worlds researcher and writer of the Dark Tunnels newsletter.
- Will Robinson: On-chain games expert and Mentor at Alliance DAO.
Summary:
In this episode, Nico Vereecke, David Amor, Matt Dion, and Will Robinson continue their conversation about fully on-chain games and autonomous worlds. They discuss the challenges of fundraising in the Web3 space, the current state of the gaming industry, and the potential future of on-chain games. They also explore the problem of bots in on-chain games and how to design games that embrace and benefit from bots. The conversation touches on topics such as AI, user experience, and monetization models for on-chain games.
Key Takeaways:
- Building on-chain games requires finding a balance between embracing bots and designing gameplay that relies on social coordination and strategy.
- The challenge of onboarding users into Web3 games involves creating a user experience that is easy to understand and navigate, while also incorporating the use of private keys and other crypto-related elements.
- The monetization models for on-chain games can vary, but one approach is to have players buy in-game energy or other virtual assets that can be used within the game.
- There is a debate within the on-chain gaming community about whether to target a broader market of gamers or focus on crypto natives who are already familiar with the space.
- The future of on-chain games may involve incorporating simulation elements, such as complex simulations of sports or other activities, to create immersive and engaging gameplay experiences.
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