{"id":286122,"date":"2024-07-25T13:22:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=286122"},"modified":"2024-07-25T13:22:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:22:10","slug":"why-are-crypto-games-so-popular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/why-are-crypto-games-so-popular","title":{"rendered":"Why Are \u201cBoring\u201d Crypto Games So Popular in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-games\">Crypto games<\/a> are often slandered for being &#8220;boring,&#8221; &#8220;bad,&#8221; or even &#8220;scams.&#8221; Yet still, these games continue to attract millions of users every day.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report by <a href=\"https:\/\/dappradar.com\/blog\/dappradar-games-report-2023-overview\/#Chapter-4\" target=\"_blank\">DappRadar<\/a>, crypto games accounted for over one-third of total <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/33409\/decentralized-application-dapp\">decentralized application<\/a> (Dapp) activity across all chains in 2023. These figures suggest that the crypto gaming sector has matured and is quietly becoming a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>But why are crypto games so popular? In this article, we explore the psychology of crypto gamers and talk about the future of the crypto gaming industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 76% of respondents to Blockchain Game Alliance&#8217;s survey said asset ownership was the top benefit of crypto games.<\/li>\n<li>Total user active wallets used for blockchain games have been on the rise over the past year.<\/li>\n<li>Investments in web3 gaming hit $1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024, its best quarter since September 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Hyper-financialization of crypto games makes the majority of crypto games &#8220;boring.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>A notable risk of crypto gaming are scams and rugpulls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    Table of Contents\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-main-title-permanent\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n                    class=\"collapse my-3\"\n                    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}\n<\/script>\n\n<h2><span id=\"why_are_crypto_games_so_popular\">Why Are Crypto Games So Popular?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Personal Take on Crypto Games: Addiction or a Source of Income?<\/h3>\n<p>Over the years, I have been a fervent observer of the crypto industry. In the process, I have dedicated a decent amount of time to crypto gaming myself.<\/p>\n<p>While I agree with the claims that crypto games can be &#8220;boring,&#8221; I will also say that crypto gaming can be very exciting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#004499;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#0277cc;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\"><strong>How Does Crypto Gaming Work?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">The prospects of asset ownership, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/play-to-earn-p2e\">play-to-earn mechanism<\/a> and the opportunity to explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/top-web3-trends\">web3 world<\/a> draw users to crypto games.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This is exactly what happened to me with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/polygon-matic\">Polygon<\/a>-based game called Sunflower Land in 2022.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Mastering Sunflower Land: The Ultimate Guide to your Crypto Farming Adventure!\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L9yCxAUCYhI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Sunflower Land is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/play-to-earn-p2e\">play-to-earn<\/a> farming game that allows players to plant, harvest and sell crops. You can collect special in-game <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/34529\/non-fungible-token-nft\">NFT<\/a> items which can be sold on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-nft-marketplaces\">NFT marketplaces<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/opensea\">Opensea<\/a>. The in-game currency SFL can also be converted into other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27531\/cryptocurrency\">cryptocurrencies<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-decentralized-exchanges\">decentralized exchanges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>While I would have loved to make a profit, I probably ended up spending more cryptocurrencies than what I earned during my time as a Sunflower Land player.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Nevertheless, looking back, it was a great experience. Without Sunflower Land, I probably would have never used NFT marketplaces like Opensea, contributed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/liquidity-pool\">liquidity pools<\/a> on decentralized exchanges, learnt how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/gas-fee-ethereum\">gas fees<\/a> fluctuate depending on the amount of data you upload to the blockchain or experienced how much faster and cheaper rival blockchains were compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32571\/ethereum-cryptocurrency\">Ethereum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I haven&#8217;t played Sunflower Land in almost a year now. But the power of blockchain will allow me to resume play anytime as long as I have access to my linked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/cryptocurrency-wallet\">crypto wallet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Most interestingly, if I choose to make a complete exit from the game,<strong> I can recoup more than $100 by selling my in-game NFTs on Opensea<\/strong>. Can you do that on web2 games like Fortnite or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/eas-fc-25-brings-womens-soccer-to-career-mode-for-the-first-time\">EA FC 24<\/a>? Probably not.<\/p>\n<p>Just like me, most blockchain gamers agree that <strong>asset ownership is the biggest draw of crypto games<\/strong>. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ve5ey9O3Xx9J2RFXMCkYFlNX3YCHYdsO\/view\" target=\"_blank\">survey of 536 individuals conducted by Blockchain Game Alliance<\/a>, over 76% of the respondents said asset ownership for players was the top benefit of crypto games.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_286143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-286143\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Top-benefits-of-crypto-games-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"Top benefits of crypto games.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"587\" class=\"wp-image-286143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Top-benefits-of-crypto-games-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Top-benefits-of-crypto-games-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Top-benefits-of-crypto-games-130x63.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Top-benefits-of-crypto-games-104x50.jpg 104w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Top-benefits-of-crypto-games-83x40.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Top-benefits-of-crypto-games.jpg 943w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-286143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top benefits of crypto games. Source: Blockchain Game Alliance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Yat Siu, chairman of blockchain gaming company Animoca Brands<\/strong>, said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The resounding consensus among gamers is crystal clear \u2014 ownership isn&#8217;t just a feature; it&#8217;s the heartbeat of blockchain games and by extension all of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4923\/web-30#:~:text=What%20is%20Web3%20in%20simple,and%20ownership%20of%20user%20data.\">web3<\/a>. That is why web3 is so often described as the web of ownership.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Crypto Gaming Is Not Dead<\/h3>\n<p>Next, let&#8217;s layout statistics to back the claim that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/the-future-of-play-to-earn-crypto-games-burnout-or-revival\">crypto gaming is still popular<\/a> and growing.<\/p>\n<p>After all, many crypto market watchers believe that the hype around blockchain gaming has died, having seen popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/34708\/metaverse\">metaverse<\/a> projects like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/decentraland-mana\">Decentraland<\/a> (MANA) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/sandbox-price-prediction\">Sandbox<\/a> (SAND) fail to live up to expectations.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/dappradar.com\/research\/market-sectors?range-games=1y&amp;period-defi=all\" target=\"_blank\">onchain data compiled by DappRadar<\/a>, total user active wallets used for blockchain games have been on the rise over the past year from about 623,000 in late-July 2023 to 2.83 million on July 24, 2024.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_286145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-286145\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-User-Active-Wallets-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"Blockchain games total user active wallets. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"607\" class=\"wp-image-286145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-User-Active-Wallets-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-User-Active-Wallets-1024x518.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-User-Active-Wallets-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-User-Active-Wallets-1536x778.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-User-Active-Wallets-1200x607.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Total-User-Active-Wallets.jpg 1604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-286145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blockchain games total user active wallets. Source: DappRadar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, the weekly total number of blockchain gaming transactions have remained stable at over 100 million transactions over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, investment in web3 gaming recovered from a slump in the second quarter of 2024 to hit <a href=\"https:\/\/dappradar.com\/blog\/state-of-blockchain-gaming-in-q2-2024\" target=\"_blank\">$1.1 billion<\/a>, which marked its best quarter since September 2022.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sara Gherghelas, senior blockchain analyst at DappRadar<\/strong> said the crypto gaming future look promising:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The metrics for Q2 2024 are looking very promising. As we&#8217;ve consistently highlighted, blockchain gaming is poised to drive the adoption of Web3 technologies. While patience is required, the influx of investments is a very positive sign. The continuous advancements in technology to enhance the seamless gameplay experience are particularly exciting.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"risks_of_crypto_gaming\">Risks of Crypto Gaming<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Why Do People Get Obsessed With Crypto Games?<\/h3>\n<p>If you are interested in exploring crypto gaming, it is important that you are aware of the risks involved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Play-to-earn games do not guarantee that you will earn money<\/strong>. I ended up spending more money than I earned when I played crypto games in the past. In my defense, I merely played those games to explore the web3 world and not to make an income.<\/p>\n<p>It is this financialization of gaming that can lead to an unhealthy crypto games addiction.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.addictioncenter.com\/behavioral-addictions\/crypto-addiction\/\" target=\"_blank\">Addiction Center<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Cryptocurrency addiction and gambling addiction are similar behavioral addictions, as people risk money in the hopes of earning more.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Additional characteristics of someone, addicted to a crypto game, crypto trading, or gambling might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pursuing immediate gratification<\/li>\n<li>Seeking high-sensation activities<\/li>\n<li>Lacking control over their impulses<\/li>\n<li>Having low levels of resilience when encountering significant losses<\/li>\n<li>Having poor coping skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another notable risks of crypto gaming are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/10-most-common-cryptocurrency-scams\">scams<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/rug-pull\">rugpulls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>Gaming projects often pool crypto funds from their community even before the game is developed. If you are unlucky, you could fall victim to a rugpull.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crypto gaming is an underrated sector. It provides a great platform for users to experience and learn about cryptocurrencies and blockchains in a fun manner. However, the hyper-financialization of crypto games has led to reduced focus on gameplay and story, which ultimately makes the majority of crypto games &#8220;boring.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I hope this article helped you understand how crypto gaming works and what makes it special. Next time, you take time to play these games, don&#8217;t just think about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/earn-free-crypto\">earning crypto<\/a>. Have fun with it, and learn and explore the crypto world.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can you play crypto games for a living?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Crypto games are often marketed as \u201cplay-to-earn.\u201d However, play-to-earn games do not guarantee that you will earn money. You may end up spending more money than what you earn when playing crypto games. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is crypto gaming worth it?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, crypto games allow users to experience and learn about cryptocurrencies and blockchains in a fun manner. You can earn tokens and collect NFTs with crypto gaming. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Are crypto games safe and legit?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">A notable risks of crypto gaming are scams and rugpulls. Gaming projects often pool crypto funds from their community even before the game is developed. If you are unlucky, you could fall victim to a rugpull. Always do your diligence before playing crypto games.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can you earn crypto by playing games?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, you can earn crypto tokens by playing blockchain games. However, there is no guarantee that you will earn money. You may end up spending more money than what you earn when playing crypto games. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dappradar.com\/blog\/dappradar-games-report-2023-overview\/#Chapter-4\" target=\"_blank\">DappRadar Games Report \u2013 2023 Overview<\/a> (Dappradar)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=L9yCxAUCYhI\" target=\"_blank\">Mastering Sunflower Land: The Ultimate Guide to your Crypto Farming Adventure! &#8211; YouTube<\/a> (Youtube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ve5ey9O3Xx9J2RFXMCkYFlNX3YCHYdsO\/view\" target=\"_blank\">BGA 2023 State of the Industry Report.pdf &#8211; Google Drive<\/a> (Drive.google)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dappradar.com\/research\/market-sectors?range-games=1y&amp;period-defi=all\" target=\"_blank\">Market Sectors Analysis &#8211; Research Trends in Gaming, DeFi, NFTs | DappRadar<\/a> (Dappradar)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dappradar.com\/blog\/state-of-blockchain-gaming-in-q2-2024\" target=\"_blank\">Bot Challenge | DappRadar<\/a> (Dappradar)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.addictioncenter.com\/behavioral-addictions\/crypto-addiction\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crypto Addiction: Signs And Dangers<\/a> (Addictioncenter)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crypto games are often slandered for being &#8220;boring,&#8221; &#8220;bad,&#8221; or even &#8220;scams.&#8221; Yet still, these games continue to attract millions of users every day. According to a report by DappRadar, crypto games accounted for over one-third of total decentralized application (Dapp) activity across all chains in 2023. 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