Blockchain gaming is transforming the digital landscape by introducing a new era of virtual assets, ownership, and decentralized ecosystems. This book, Blockchain Game, provides an indepth exploration of the emerging intersection of gaming and blockchain technology, particularly the ERC 721 standard that revolutionizes the concept of nonfungible tokens (NFTs).
Whether you're a professional in the gaming industry, an undergraduate or graduate student exploring blockchain applications, or a hobbyist intrigued by the potential of NFTs in gaming, this book will offer invaluable insights. By diving into the mechanics of blockchain games, platforms, and NFTs, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies are reshaping the digital economy.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Blockchain game: Explores the rise of blockchain in gaming and its transformative impact on digital assets.
2: Cardano (blockchain platform): Details how Cardano enhances the scalability and sustainability of blockchain games.
3: Ember Sword: Examines Ember Sword as a key example of how blockchain integration changes game economies.
4: Ethereum: Analyzes Ethereum's foundational role in the creation and growth of blockchainbased games.
5: Line Goes Up — The Problem with NFTs: Discusses the challenges and criticisms faced by NFTs, offering a critical view of the technology.
6: Sorare: Looks into Sorare’s fantasy sports platform, showing how blockchain games can engage a global audience.
7: Live service game: Examines how live service games are evolving with blockchain integration for continuous content updates.
8: Blockchain: Provides a deeper look at blockchain as the backbone of decentralized gaming platforms.
9: CryptoPunks: Focuses on the significance of CryptoPunks in popularizing NFTs in the broader cultural landscape.
10: Immutable (company): Highlights Immutable as a key player in scaling blockchain games through its innovative technologies.
11: OKX: Explains how OKX supports the blockchain gaming ecosystem through exchange services and digital asset management.
12: Cryptocurrency: Explores the role of cryptocurrencies in gaming economies and playerdriven markets.
13: Proof of stake: Delivers insights into how proof of stake is powering ecofriendly and scalable blockchain games.
14: Decentralized application: Focuses on the integration of decentralized applications (dApps) within gaming.
15: Animoca Brands: Discusses Animoca’s role in pushing forward blockchain gaming through investments and partnerships.
16: Web3: Introduces Web3 and its role in creating a decentralized, usercentric gaming experience.
17: Axie Infinity: Examines Axie Infinity as a leading example of playtoearn models in blockchain games.
18: CryptoKitties: Investigates the groundbreaking success of CryptoKitties in bringing blockchain gaming to the masses.
19: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Analyzes how blockchain features are integrated into mainstream games like Ghost Recon.
20: Nonfungible token: Provides a thorough understanding of NFTs and their applications in gaming.
21: Video game monetization: Explores innovative monetization strategies in blockchain games through NFTs and ingame assets.
In Blockchain Game, each chapter builds upon the last, highlighting how blockchain technologies, especially NFTs, are reshaping the gaming industry. With examples from established and emerging platforms, this book will expand your understanding of blockchain's future in gaming. The detailed chapter breakdown ensures that each concept, from tokenomics to game design, is explored from both technical and practical perspectives.