FTX’s Collapse Blurs the Future of Blockchain Gaming (Podcast)
07/04/2023 12:20
Before its collapse, FTX had made inroads and investments into crypto-based gaming, and was a vocal supporter of the sector. Now what?
Before its collapse, FTX had made inroads and investments into crypto-based gaming, and was a vocal supporter of the sector. Now what?
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The relationship between crypto and gaming isn’t always straightforward. Some gamers, and gaming companies, have rejected all things related to the blockchain and digital assets. They say the environmental considerations haven’t been fully addressed, and that turning games into speculative investment opportunities ruins the fun.