Blockchain Games
A blockchain game is a video game that includes elements that use cryptography-based blockchain technologies. Blockchain elements in these games are most often based on the use of cryptocurrency or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) which players can buy, sell, or trade with other players. While blockchain games have been available since 2017, blockchain games have only gathered the attention of the video game industry in 2021, with several AAA publishers have expressed strong intent to explore their potential, as well as criticism from players, developers, and companies within the game industry. Blockchain technology, such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs, are seen as additional monetization routes for video games. Many live-services game offer in-game customization options, such as character skins or other in-game items, which the players can earn and trade with other players using in-game currency. Some games also allow for trading of virtual items using real-world curren