atri: Ulti Arena reviews: Proof of gaming - an NFT solution that rewards players while playing non-blockchain games
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What do you think about the proof of gaming concept?
I remember hearing it for the first time in 2020, at that time when everyone was talking about ATRI and ATARIChain. I also remember being invaded by the FOMO of the moment and buying a little bit (I still have it and it is the same value as when I bought it more than 1 year ago), confident of the long-term project. Today the concept continues to sound relevant, even more so with a growing offer of play-to-earn video games of all kinds in different ecosystems. Being able to enjoy traditional games with all the benefits and dynamics that blockchain and crypto brings is a good bet for whoever does it, so whatever the final result of UltiArena, it is a good bet.
Do you think Ulti Arena’s solution could endanger existing NFT gaming projects? Why?
Not at all. On the contrary, I believe that different solutions will coexist to solve the new gamification mechanics that will need to be used so that the off-chain-world integrates homogeneously with the blockchain-world. I am not clear about the technology behind this function, but I can imagine that in the case of a game like Dota 2 that is MOBA type and that allows infinite strategies based on the members of their respective teams, each user could well accumulate different types of assets that arise in a game and that have an intrinsic value within the video game and monetary value in the blockchain.
What is your take on the crypto gaming industry future?
Before 2020 the video game industry had been surpassing the film and porn industry together. It was announcing the arrival of the new generations of consoles and the new generations of dedicated graphics cards. The business flourished in all corners of the world, generating new academic careers focused on video game development around the globe. I think the future will be even brighter, with so much institutional money in crypto than ever before and the flourishing of new blockchain solutions that improve with each passing day, the future cannot be different from a resounding success. I'm really bullish on the crypto gaming industry.
This is not a financial advice. Please do your own research and consider the risks of trading cryptocurrencies.