Until just a couple of years ago, even imagining the idea of earning any sort of tangible monetary incentives for playing video games would have been impossible. With the rise of cryptocurrencies and the non-fungible token (NFT) space, many financial models have made their way into the market and play-and-earn (PnE) is one of them. PnE has irreversibly modified the dynamics of traditional gaming and blended the best of the pay-to-play and free-to-play models. This revolution has been a big ‘YES’ to the internet industry for a long time now, and incorporating cryptocurrency to this space makes it even more fascinating as crypto itself opens up immense opportunities for everyone involved.

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WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF PNE GAMES?

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It’s hard to imagine what the future of crypto gaming will look like if the trend continues at its current pace. But even now this gaming trend looks rather impressive and can offer real benefits to players, companies, and investors. It empowers every party to peacefully coexist, participate in virtual economies, effectively communicate within global communities, and enjoy the rewarding experiences.

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The NFT sector witnessed more than $40 billion worth of trades within the last year alone. Thus, it stands to reason that more and more PnE titles will continue to utilize this concept moving forward. Provided that those games evolve in parallel with the metaverse, we have yet to see many more exclusive projects that will contribute to the transformation of the entire gaming system.

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THERE WILL BE CHALLENGES ALONG THE WAY

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In fact, it’s not as easy to retain long-time success. Otherwise, every company out there would have started a PnE game. Having a dedicated team and a well-constructed whitepaper, or roadmap does not guarantee the game’s success. There will always be obstacles to face along the way as the industry grows and evolves. Given that the success in both PnE and NFT spaces is hard to achieve, we can presume that not all projects will take off. Obviously, there will be many challenges along the way.

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The space is still in its infancy, and we can only wait and see what the future holds for the entire blockchain space. It has to be mentioned that investors’ interest may cool down at some point, but the market will most likely continue to grow, attracting more and more individuals to this revolutionary space. There is no doubt that play-and-earn games are a solid force right now and there is a high probability that in future, PnE games will outperform games with traditional concepts and become a leading force. It's only a matter of time before PnE overtakes the legacy of the whole gaming industry as most players would like to monetize their time spent in games.

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As mentioned in the previous articles on this website, creating a sustainable PnE system is absolutely crucial to guarantee its future and long-term success. We ought to set a great example with games like Mad Raid by creating balanced and sustainable PnE game economies that people will actually enjoy playing.

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Disclaimer: All information provided in the content is for informational purposes only and should not be perceived as investment, financial, or trading advice. Any investment decisions you make should be based on your personal preferences, financial expertise, and market research.

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