S1 E1: Designing Blockchain Games and In-Game Economies (Will Robinson)

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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to Will Robinson all about the fascinating topic of blockchain gaming and in-game NFT economies.

Will shares his experiences finding his way into the blockchain space from his background as a video gamer. We talk about how storytelling works in games, and how video games in general can get better at creating engaging stories for players to follow. We also chat about what makes games fun.

Will talks about the differences between Web 2.0 gaming and blockchain gaming, like, for example, how bottom-up value creation and community participation can create a new type of experience. We discuss how NFTs relate to gaming and how in-game NFT economies could emerge, and the benefits involved.

We discuss the concept of play-to-earn, and Will talks about his vision for the perfect play-to-earn or in-game NFT economy. We also discuss how NFT gaming could be a major catalyst for mainstream adoption of crypto and the potential impact on blockchain as a whole going forward.

Finally, Will shares his thoughts on how to make blockchain gaming a more inclusive space for everyone. He reveals some of the risks and potential dangers that come with the growth of Web 3.0.

To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things DAOn the Rabbit Hole, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and RabbitHole @rabbithole_gg. You can follow our guest, Will Robinson, on Twitter @DangerWillRobin.

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