Introduction to the New Era of Gaming

• Gaming has evolved beyond just playing; it's about owning and investing in digital worlds.

• Gamers now create and participate in vibrant economies that extend beyond the game itself.

Redefining ownership:

• Digital ownership in gaming -> in-game assets that players can buy, sell, or trade.

• Digital items are as valuable as physical assets, if not more, in certain contexts.

Why now? Generational Perspectives on Digital Currencies

• For the new generation, digital currencies spent on games are viewed as valuable as fiat money.

• Early exposure to digital transactions (e.g., buying in-game items) has reshaped their understanding of value and currency.

Tangible Value of Digital Goods

• Despite being intangible, digital items in games carry significant value for players.

• The consistent use of digital currencies to acquire valuable in-game items reinforces their legitimacy as real currency.

Why this matters for Web3? 

• Gaming is the gateway for normies to come onchain. 

• Gaming is another visual medium like NFTs that non-Web3 natives can understand and “touch” unlike perps or futures (sorry DeFi isn’t what will bring 1 billion users onchain).