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The History of First Blockchain Game | Etherization

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The world of gaming has seen a whirlwind of innovations over the years, but nothing has shaken the industry quite like blockchain technology. Today, let's take a step back and explore the history of the first blockchain game , Etherization , and why it set the stage for what we now call the Play-to-Earn revolution. What is a Blockchain Game? First, let’s quickly break down what blockchain gaming is. Unlike traditional video games where the game’s assets (items, characters, etc.) are controlled solely by the game company, blockchain games give the players actual ownership of these assets. Think of it like owning digital collectibles that you can trade or sell at any time. This ownership is made possible through Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and cryptocurrencies like Ethereum power the whole thing. And that’s where Etherization comes in. The Birth of Etherization In 2016, long before "Play-to-Earn" became the buzzword of the gaming world, Etherization emerged as the first bl...

What Makes Play-to-Earn Blockchain Games So Popular?

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In recent years, the gaming industry has undergone a significant transformation, because of the emergence of blockchain technology. Among those are play-to-earn or P2E games with millions of players all over the world. With the advent of this new gamification landscape, in-game activities could suddenly be valued for real-world value, changing the way we think about and interact with games. In this blog, we will unwrap the reasons why these top play-to-earn blockchain games have been so popular and what makes them exciting and enjoyable both to gamers and investors. The Joy of Earning while Having Fun One of the primary reasons that explain why blockchain games, such as play-to-earn ones, have become so popular is that these games offer players a unique opportunity to earn money while having fun enjoying their favorite pastime. Traditionally, gamers spend thousands of hours in games without gaining any form of monetization or return.  P2E games have changed all that; a player can...