Can GameFi Still Unlock the Metaverse?
Has GameFis ambition to build an united metaverse been derailed by collapsing in-game economics and gaming NFT pushback? Ornella Hernandez believes the answer is no. Blockchain gaming is still a driving force behind the interoperability of virtual worlds. And, regardless of economic situations, the need for gaming will continue. In my talk with Ornella, we bring everyone up to speed on market circumstances, opposing groups, and the metaverses future consequences. Ornella is not alone in her optimistic outlook. Absolute released an analysis that predicted over 2.8 billion in GameFi revenue over the next six years. However, before developing a new paradigm, the GameFi industry must address an identity problem. The industry is attempting to change from a play-to-earn paradigm to a play-and-earn model. Ornella feels the industry should go a step further and alter the phrase “blockchain gaming” to “fun games made on-chain.” It has to focus its innovative energies on gaming innovations rather than in-game economics. She also claims that the gaming industry is changing. As the popularity of hyper-casual gaming grows, more women are showing interest. If GameFi is to create a gaming-first society, it must include these types of games as well as a diverse range of representation. What are play-to-earn