The blockchain revolution doesn’t just stop at crypto. It also extends to sectors such as video games. However, technical challenges remain, calling into question the relevance of this technology in the consumer gaming sector.
Undeniable crypto potential, but technology to be perfected for gaming
Although many fields recognize the innovative impact of blockchain, it faces significant obstacles when integrating into the mainstream video game sector. Although its potential is undeniable, experts question its readiness for large-scale adoption.
When Mainnet conferenceColleen Sullivan, crypto-venture specialist at Brevan Howard Asset Management, expressed her reservations about blockchain in gaming.
With a focus on platforms like Solana, capable of processing approximately 2,000 user transactions per second, Colleen doubts their ability to support high-caliber games.
To put things in perspective, she declared : “This is still only a fraction of what it would take to put a game like Monopoly GO, its game logic and game state fully on-chain. »
The evolution of the gaming landscape in the blockchain era
2019 remains marked by the enthusiastic adoption of blockchain by gaming behemoths such as Ubisoft and Square Enix, known for “Assassin’s Creed” and “Final Fantasy”.
The euphoria around crypto was then at its peak. However, faced with fluctuations in the crypto market, players like Sega, behind Sonic the Hedgehog, have reconsidered their blockchain ambitions. Ambient optimism has been tempered by technical and economic realities.
The future, however, remains promising. Horizon Blockchain Games, backed by a massive $40 million investment from Sullivan and Brevan Howard Digital, embodies this promise. Sullivan, while remaining pragmatic, anticipates a period of time necessary for optimal integration of blockchain into mainstream gaming.
The convergence between crypto and video games raises great expectations. But as Sullivan points out, if the destination remains known, the path to get there could prove more winding than expected.
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