The combination of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and nonfungible tokens enables a host of new options for game developers. An in-game cryptocurrency drives interest in a game’s success from both the game provider and the community. Users can now, for the first time, truly own digital assets acquired in games in the form of NFTs. Gamers can trade in-game items with other gamers at will via blockchain networks and no one can take away the NFTs they have acquired.

This gaming model could inevitably lead to game providers jumping on the play-to-earn bandwagon, and they will have to if they want to remain competitive in the coming years.