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🎮 Asia Invests Billions into Blockchain Gaming 🎎 Key Takeaways: 👾 Blockchain gaming comprises 35% of the total dapp industry’s activity, with approximately 2.2 million daily Unique Active Wallets(UAW). 👾 35% of traffic to DappRadar game rankings originates from Asia, highlighting the region’s significant interest in this sector. 👾 Pixels is the most popular game per DappRadar, drawing 20% of its traffic from the Philippines and 48.6% from Asia. 👾 Among DappRadar's top 10 boosted dapps, half are #gaming dapps developed by Asian studios, reflecting Asia’s key role in the sector and the support and contributions from their communities. 👾 The #metaverse and #blockchaingaming sectors have received $14.6 billion in investments since 2019, with 55% involved from Asian VCs and firms like Animoca Brands. 👾 Pacific Meta’s survey shows a 68% increase in #blockchain gaming engagement since their April 2023 survey, with 10.6% of respondents having played a blockchain #game. 👾 72.9% of Pacific Meta survey respondents began their blockchain gaming experience within the past year, indicating a surge of new market entrants despite the #crypto winter. https://lnkd.in/dgeHdd9p https://lnkd.in/dwV2WPib

The state of blockchain gaming in Asia is giving bullish vibes 🔥 Recently, DappRadar and Pacific Meta teamed up to examine the impact of blockchain gaming in Asia. They estimated that the #metaverse and the #web3gaming sectors combined have received a total of US$14.6 billion in investments since 2019. Dive into this survey facilitated by GAM3S.GG to uncover why Asia is facilitating the future of gaming and our part in this: https://lnkd.in/eS5ah5Gd

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Pixels Surpasses 2 Million Lifetime Wallets Amidst Surging Gaming Activity 🎮 Pixels, a leading game on the Ronin blockchain, has reached a major milestone with over 2 million lifetime wallets and 625,000 daily active unique wallets. 🌟 Since its migration in late 2023, Pixels has seen steady growth fueled by innovative initiatives like play-to-airdrop events and collaborations with industry giants like Mocaverse and Yield Guild Games. 👥 Open data shows Pixels attracting around 625,000 daily active unique wallets on Ronin, according to DappRadar. The entire blockchain gaming sector is also experiencing record activity. ⚠️ While wallet activity isn’t always indicative of human activity, the sector trend is undeniably upward. Joel John’s Decentralised Substack graph highlights this trend. 🗣️ Pixels CEO Luke Barwikowski "Is Pixels retaining users? What are players doing with $PIXEL? How will Pixels acquire new users? We aim to be a significant player in web3 gaming." You can read more on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eFNSFGy2

In a bold move to further decentralize its platform, The Sandbox has launched The Sandbox DAO, backed by a substantial 25 million SAND treasury. This initiative marks a significant step in empowering the community, allowing users to have a direct say in the platform’s development and governance. With the DAO in place, holders of SAND tokens can now vote on key decisions, including asset allocation, partnership integrations, and future features, ensuring that the ecosystem grows in a way that reflects the interests of its most engaged participants. This launch underscores The Sandbox's commitment to creating a truly user-driven Metaverse. By leveraging the DAO model, The Sandbox aims to enhance transparency and community involvement, setting a precedent for other Web3 projects to follow. Sebastien Borget, COO of The Sandbox, highlighted the importance of community governance in a recent interview, stating, "The Sandbox DAO is designed to give our users a voice and the power to shape the future of the Metaverse. We believe that decentralization is the key to unlocking the full potential of blockchain gaming and virtual worlds." For more details on this groundbreaking launch, check here: https://lnkd.in/efhwCKS8

🚀 Blockchain Gaming: Set for Major Growth in 2025! According to Analytics Insight®, blockchain gaming is on track for substantial growth next year, driven by innovations in true asset ownership, play-to-earn (P2E) models, and cross-game interoperability. These advancements give players unprecedented control over their digital assets, elevating gaming to a whole new level. At WEMIX, we’re especially excited about the potential for player-owned assets and decentralized economies, where gamers can earn, trade, and engage across platforms—even within the metaverse! With developers adopting NFTs and DAOs to empower players, blockchain gaming is evolving into a sustainable, community-driven ecosystem full of opportunities for players, creators, and investors alike. For an in-depth look at blockchain gaming’s promising future, check out the full Analytics Insight® article here: https://lnkd.in/gy4agRUm What’s your take? Could blockchain gaming be the next big disruptor in the industry? #BlockchainGaming #AnalyticsInsight #NFTs #PlayToEarn #Web3 #GamingInnovation #Metaverse #DecentralizedGaming #WEMIX #PlayerOwnership #Crypto #FutureOfGaming #DigitalEconomy

The Blockchain Game Alliance's 2024 State of the Industry Report reveals a major shift, over half of professionals driving Web3 gaming now come from traditional gaming backgrounds, reshaping the landscape. From fun-first games prioritising engaging experiences to the enduring appeal of digital asset ownership (71.1 percent call it Web3’s greatest strength), this year’s report highlights the evolution of blockchain gaming. Onboarding challenges are down, new player reward models are thriving, and regions like South America and Africa are stepping up. Yet, misconceptions persist, and gender diversity remains a challenge. Looking ahead to 2025, AI, interoperability, and decentralised esports promise to redefine the space. As BGA President BORGET Sebastien said, “Together, we build an industry that empowers players, fosters innovation, and reshapes the future of gaming.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYaccR-3 #SiGMANews #Blockchain #Digital #web3

Oasys Strengthens Gaming Presence in Japan 🇯🇵 Oasys, the gaming-centric blockchain platform, has announced its enhanced integration with SBINFT Market, Japan’s leading NFT marketplace operated by SBINFT Corporation under SBI Group. 📈 Key Highlights > Expanded Integration: SBINFT Market now supports Oasys’ Hub-Layer (L1) and MCH Verse (L2), beyond the initial HOME Verse integration. > Exclusive NFTs: OASYX, "My Crypto Heroes," and "Chain Colosseum Phoenix" NFTs are now eligible for listing. > Enhanced Access: Businesses and developers can sell NFTs on a trusted marketplace, increasing user engagement in Japan. > Seamless Transactions: Users can transact via cryptocurrencies or credit cards, simplifying the onboarding process. 🗣️Daiki Moriyama Director of Oasys “This collaboration significantly enhances our ecosystem, providing broader opportunities for monetization and engagement in the blockchain gaming space." With leaders like SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games as validators, Oasys is revolutionizing gaming through scalable and secure blockchain solutions. 🔗 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eTcu6uKu

The Switzerland-based Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) just released its 2024 State of the Industry Survey and Report. The latest data shows that professionals from the traditional gaming realm are taking over Web3 gaming. According to the BGA, its recent survey had three times more respondents than the one it had in 2021. Along the way, over half, or 52.5%, of the respondents coming from the Web3 gaming industry said they had a strong background in traditional gaming. They notably outnumbered other professionals involved in the sector. In contrast, the number of blockchain or cryptocurrency specialists in the field has dropped from 21.7% in 2023 to 10.8% this year. The pivotal shift marks a potential departure from the heavily criticized model of Web3 gaming in the present day. From the start, the blockchain gaming industry has been marred by developers or publishers prioritizing investment-based or token-based models over providing better gameplay experiences. BGA President Sebastian Borget stated that there has been significant progress in making blockchain games in 2024. Unlike the previous years, it is currently more accessible. In addition, he claimed that industry professionals now find onboarding less of a hassle than in 2023. Borget believes the trend could influence the types of games developed for Web3. In particular, it could bring back fun and engaging experiences in Web3 gaming over complexity. Check out the full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/gvHGszEW

Wave of Innovation Pushes Web3 Gaming to Record Highs 👉 The blockchain gaming sector grew to capture 28.2% market share, with an average of 6.8 million daily active wallets (dUAW)—a 16% increase compared to October. 👉 opBNB maintained its position as the leading blockchain for gaming, driven by the success of titles like Seraph: In the Darkness. 👉 Blockchain ecosystems like Sei, Aptos, and Mantle Network gained significant traction, fueled by games and gaming platforms such as Dragon Slither, STAN, Age of Dino, and Community Gaming. 👉 KGeN emerged as the top-performing gaming dapp, reaching an impressive 4.66 million dUAW in November. 👉 In the NFT gaming space, Guild of Guardians led with over $25 million in monthly trading volume, followed by Gods Unchained with nearly $14 million. 👉 Investments in blockchain gaming and metaverse projects skyrocketed to $222 million, marking a 148% month-over-month increase and highlighting growing confidence in the Web3 gaming ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/dUUiPZev