GameFi (10)

A beginner-friendly introduction to the NFT phenomena, explaining what they are and why they matter Nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, are tokens representing some digital asset that reside on a blockchain linked to a distinct digital signature that cannot be duplicated. Like how blockchain technology is disrupting

Examining the news, the trends and the importance of being idle (or not) in the GameFi sectorOver the past year, GameFi has increased in popularity following the breakout of high-profile blockchain-based game Axie Infinity — causing gamers around the world to ask whether or not they can get paid to play

An overview of OKX Ventures’ focus areas in 2021 and expectations for the future.2021 saw rapid developments in the crypto space and a historic breakthrough when Bitcoin hit a record high of $69,000. Driven by institutional interest and bullish market sentiment, the total market value of the crypto

An interview with Animoca Brands’ executive chair on the evolution of the metaverse and how Web 3.0 tech can help empower its usersWith Facebook rebranding to Meta, Nike acquiring virtual sneaker brand RTFKT and Snoop Dogg building the “Snoopverse” in The Sandbox, the concept of the

An in-depth look into the recent NFT mania, asking what gives a project the highest chance to achieve long-term successWithout a doubt, one of the biggest trends in the cryptocurrency industry throughout 2021 has been nonfungible tokens. Prices of blockchain-based collectibles, artwork, GameFi assets

An introduction to some of today’s leading blockchain games offering play-to-earn functionalityWith the continued development of blockchain technology and nonfungible tokens, GameFi is rapidly evolving out of the proof-of-concept phase and into prime time. While the earliest blockchain games struggled

A beginner-friendly guide to GameFi, including its history, common features and top protocolsGameFi is one of the hottest topics in the cryptocurrency industry right now. Blockchain gaming looks poised to disrupt the $175 billion global video games market. Titles like Axie Infinity and its more than

An in-depth look at the rise of profile-picture NFTs, their value beyond speculation and the risks they pose to investorsDespite a brief period of waning interest as cryptocurrency prices pulled back from all-time highs set earlier this year, the nonfungible token market is red hot. Digital artists,

An in-depth look at NFT distribution models, their shortcomings and potential solutionsBitcoin’s bounce from $30,000 and Ethereum’s London upgrade have both helped improve market sentiment, and while the wider cryptocurrency market remains roughly $900 billion below its recent market capitalization

An in-depth look at the evolution of shared virtual spaces and how cryptocurrency can enable freer, more open metaverse experiencesJust as Jules Verne imagined the moon landings more than a century before Apollo 11 made its historic touchdown and HG Wells foresaw the atomic bomb decades ahead of its