Web3 Gaming is Onboarding 100M Gamers in 2 Years

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Gaming’s next big horizon isn’t about virtual reality headsets or the newest console; it’s web3. If you haven’t had Web3 gaming on your radar, now’s the time, and here’s why.

A Tsunami of New Players on the Horizon

According to industry stalwarts, Robbie Ferguson from Immutable and Ryan Wyatt of Polygon, the next two years might see a staggering onboarding of up to 100 million gamers into the web3 space. This revelation, shared in a recent interview, isn’t just optimistic but a sign of the changing times.

Imagine, 40% of all Web3 games currently being baked in developers’ ovens are set to serve players in just 12 to 18 months. This isn’t just about more games, but about an entire shift towards a decentralized gaming paradigm that we’ve only begun to explore.

More Power to Developers

Recently, Immutable and Polygon shook hands on a partnership. The goal? To supercharge the Web3 gaming landscape. This collaboration aims to refine the infrastructure. In layman’s terms: making web3 games faster to roll out, simpler for gamers to dive into, and safer for both mammoth and indie developers to invest in.

If you’ve ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes of game development, Robbie Ferguson sheds some light. He points to the typical 2 to 4-year lead time for building a game. However, with web3 gaming’s rise, the need for robust infrastructure becomes paramount, ensuring a seamless experience for gamers.

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But Why Should Gamers Care About Web3?

Here’s a jaw-dropping fact: gamers already shell out more than $100 billion annually on in-game items. But the twist? Many times, these items aren’t genuinely “theirs”. Web3 gaming is here to challenge this status quo. It seeks to pivot the gaming world, making those coveted in-game assets truly belong to players, rather than a faceless corporation. Imagine the potential and the empowerment.

Curious about the broader impact? Dive into our article, “How Gaming Will Drive Web3 Global Gaming Adoption,” to uncover the full story.

It’s All About Rights

To round off, Ferguson puts the spotlight on the very essence of web3 gaming – property rights. Whether you’re a gaming aficionado or someone just starting to get the hang of it, web3 is set to redefine your gaming adventures.

So, gear up, and keep an eye on this space. The future of gaming is decentralized, and it’s coming faster than you think!