GameFi is a combination of "Game" and "Finance", referring to a gaming ecosystem that combines blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi). GameFi projects are usually based on blockchain and allow players to obtain crypto assets such as tokens or NFTs by playing games. This model is often referred to as "Play-to-Earn (P2E)", where players gain economic benefits in the game.

The development history of GameFi

1. Initial stage: the budding of blockchain games (2017-2018) Representative project: CryptoKitties In 2017, the launch of CryptoKitties marked the budding of blockchain games. The game is based on Ethereum and allows players to breed and trade unique NFT cats. Although the gameplay is simple, it demonstrated the potential of NFTs in games for the first time and caused congestion on the Ethereum network in a short period of time.

2. The rise of the Play-to-Earn model (2020-2021) Representative project: Axie Infinity The success of Axie Infinity marks the rise of the P2E model. Players earn tokens (such as SLP) by cultivating and fighting cute creatures (Axie), which can be exchanged for real money. In countries such as the Philippines, the game has become a means of livelihood for many people, showing the huge economic influence of GameFi. Features: Game assets (such as Axie) exist in the form of NFTs. Players are both consumers and investors.

3. GameFi ecosystem expansion (2021-2022) During this period, more and more GameFi projects have emerged, such as The Sandbox, Decentraland, etc., and began to introduce the concept of the metaverse, combining virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) with blockchain technology to create a richer virtual economic system.

4. Challenges and adjustment period (2022-present) As the market matures, GameFi faces some challenges:

Sustainability issues: Early P2E games often rely on the inflow of funds from new users and face "Ponzi" risks. User experience: Many blockchain games have a single gameplay and lack the fun and depth of traditional games. Market Adjustment: In the bear market of 2022, many GameFi projects suffered setbacks and began to turn to sustainable development models such as "Play-and-Earn" and "Move-to-Earn".

GameFi is a combination of "Game" and "Finance", referring to a gaming ecosystem that combines blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi). GameFi projects are usually based on blockchain and allow players to obtain crypto assets such as tokens or NFTs by playing games. This model is often referred to as "Play-to-Earn (P2E)", where players gain economic benefits in the game.

The development history of GameFi

1. Initial stage: the budding of blockchain games (2017-2018) Representative project: CryptoKitties In 2017, the launch of CryptoKitties marked the budding of blockchain games. The game is based on Ethereum and allows players to breed and trade unique NFT cats. Although the gameplay is simple, it demonstrated the potential of NFTs in games for the first time and caused congestion on the Ethereum network in a short period of time.

2. The rise of the Play-to-Earn model (2020-2021) Representative project: Axie Infinity The success of Axie Infinity marks the rise of the P2E model. Players earn tokens (such as SLP) by cultivating and fighting cute creatures (Axie), which can be exchanged for real money. In countries such as the Philippines, the game has become a means of livelihood for many people, showing the huge economic influence of GameFi. Features: Game assets (such as Axie) exist in the form of NFTs. Players are both consumers and investors.

3. GameFi ecosystem expansion (2021-2022) During this period, more and more GameFi projects have emerged, such as The Sandbox, Decentraland, etc., and began to introduce the concept of the metaverse, combining virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) with blockchain technology to create a richer virtual economic system.

4. Challenges and adjustment period (2022-present) As the market matures, GameFi faces some challenges:

Sustainability issues: Early P2E games often rely on the inflow of funds from new users and face "Ponzi" risks. User experience: Many blockchain games have a single gameplay and lack the fun and depth of traditional games. Market Adjustment: In the bear market of 2022, many GameFi projects suffered setbacks and began to turn to sustainable development models such as "Play-and-Earn" and "Move-to-Earn".