The Rise of Gods Unchained
In a surprising turn of events, the Ethereum-based trading card game Gods Unchained has skyrocketed in popularity, overtaking the once-dominant CryptoKitties. Just a month ago, the news broke about Blizzard’s censorship scandal, following the company’s mishandling of player support in the gaming community. This opened a golden opportunity for Gods Unchained to step into the spotlight.
Explosive Growth in Activity
According to blockchain research platform Coin Metrics, activity for Gods Unchained has blossomed in recent weeks, dwarfing CryptoKitties during its heyday back in 2017. By the end of last week, Gods Unchained was racking up an astonishing 500,000 daily transfers of its non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a stark contrast to the mere 100,000 maximum seen by CryptoKitties.
Capitalizing on Controversy
So, why the sudden interest? The answer lies partially with Blizzard’s PR blunder surrounding their top Hearthstone player, Chung Ng Wai (aka Blitzchung). After he expressed support for the Hong Kong protests, Blizzard rescinded his prize money, causing outrage among players. Gods Unchained cleverly offered him replacement winnings, tweeting their support, which resulted in over 33,000 retweets. Talk about a PR win!
Ownership in the Digital Age
Another key area where Gods Unchained sets itself apart from similar games is ownership. While games like Hearthstone keep players dependent on the game’s central system, Gods Unchained operates on the Ethereum blockchain. Each card is an ERC-721 token, meaning players genuinely own their assets and can trade them as they please. This freedom enhances the gaming experience and provides a level of control not found in more centralized platforms.
From Controversies to Endorsements
Interestingly, amidst the ongoing debates around blockchain, Chinese authorities have also been endorsing the technology. Though they might caution against misinterpreting this support as a shift in policy regarding cryptocurrencies, the potential for blockchain is being recognized. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy trading digital dragons and mythical creatures without the threat of a centralized overlord?
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