A Bold Move: Sky Mavis Expands its Horizons
Sky Mavis, the driving force behind the wildly popular blockchain game Axie Infinity, is shaking things up once again. With their recent announcement, the company revealed that four gaming shops—Directive Games, Tribes, Bali Games, and Bowled.io—are gearing up to build and launch their own games on the Ronin Network. What does this mean for players? A whole new playground in the world of Web3 awaits!
The Tech Transformation: Upgrading to DPoS
Along with bringing in new games, Sky Mavis is also sprucing up the Ronin blockchain itself. They’ve made a significant leap by shifting to a delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism. Trung Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Sky Mavis, expressed excitement about this enhancement:
“With the upgrade to DPoS, we are ready to open up our infrastructure and technology to the wider Web3 world. We believe that this is the path toward creating gaming that’s community-centric, more rewarding, and above all, more fun.”
Choosing the Right Partners for Success
But it wasn’t just a casual “let’s pick a few studios and see what happens” situation. Kathleen Osgood, head of business development at Sky Mavis, disclosed that they meticulously reviewed a whopping 250 game studios before selecting their dream team. Clearly, quality over quantity was the name of the game. They aimed for a diverse mix of industries to attract users from all corners of the gaming landscape.
Creating a User-Friendly Ecosystem
Osgood emphasized the importance of appealing not just to Web3 aficionados but also to the millions still comfortably nestled in the Web2 world:
“New user and wallet generation is a massive part of our game studio strategy. Our goal is to work with teams to build great games that not only attract Web3 users but also attract millions of Web2 users.”
The aim is clear: make blockchain games enticing enough to pique the interest of traditional gamers, ultimately leading to broader Web3 adoption.
A Bright Future Ahead for Web3 Gaming
Even amidst the backdrop of a crypto winter, experts are buzzing with optimism about the potential influx of traditional gaming companies into the NFT and blockchain gaming arenas. Recent discussions among Web3 executives hint at growing bullishness for mainstream gaming giants to jump on board, particularly with engaging models like play-to-earn and move-to-earn. Only time will tell how this saga unfolds, but one thing is for sure: the future looks promising for both gamers and developers alike.
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