A path is being forged that could lay the groundwork for the future of on-chain gaming, with game releases that have been in development for an average of 2 years. Although still in alpha/beta phases, these games stand out for their structures and gameplay ideas that grab the public's attention. This new cycle introduces a paradigm for gamers, creators, and contributors, prompting the question: Is it truly necessary to explore these technological paths to revolutionize the current ecosystem of the video game industry?

The answer is sought amid the optimism of leaders and prominent members of web3, but it remains an idealization of what could be rather than what already exists. Speculation and profits continue their dynamics in web3, impacting industry growth and impoverishing real builders who prioritize products over trends. This veers away from the initial goal of building a video game model powered by the peculiarities of the on-chain concept, with technologies that empower players and narratives that reinforce the idea of a future reminiscent of Ready Player One (perhaps Readyverse can help us with this).

As we navigate 2024, we glimpse what the future could be, but it is crucial to maintain objectivity and effort to condemn those actors hindering this dream. Instead, we must support creators who embrace this ideal and lay foundations to achieve it. Games like Oh Baby Kart experimenting with friction to see beyond, or Sipher Odyssey, exposing a strong intention to venture into the unknown with powerful narratives, serve as examples of this effort.

In conclusion, there is still a long road ahead, and everyone must contribute to its cultivation. It is essential to identify bad actors and surpass harmless narratives like tokens to achieve what GameFi, blockchain, and decentralization can theoretically accomplish as means of empowerment for every user in the realm of video games.