Bridging virtual and real economies with blockchain gaming — Interview with Gold Fever
The world is on the precipice of an exciting new era in gaming, which will see the incorporation of blockchain technology as a revolution in the space. With enhanced player ownership and the possibility of real-world economics within virtual realms, blockchain gaming is shifting paradigms and redefining possibilities.
A key player in this exciting evolution is Emilian Ciocanea, a veteran entrepreneur and early blockchain investor. With over two decades in business and product management, Ciocanea has effectively tapped into emerging industries and created value-generating business models. Now, as the CEO and founder of Gold Fever, a truly player-owned project, he’s blending the worlds of gaming and blockchain. In this conversation, he shares his insights on the current and future state of blockchain gaming, and delves into the innovative use of NFTs within Gold Fever.
Q: Can you tell us about your background as a business builder and blockchain investor, and how it has influenced your journey with Gold Fever?
My 20-year background in business building and blockchain investment significantly influences my work with Gold Fever. Having invested in over 50 ICOs, witnessed Ethereum’s growth from a mere $5 valuation and being a passionate gamer, I realized the potential of blockchain in gaming. Gold Fever began as a bootstrap project in 2020, with its potential confirmed by Changpeng Zhao, with the aim of creating a blockchain-powered MMORPG that harmonizes entertainment and trading. We tackled smart contracts complexities, instituted a lifelike economy and pioneered commercial NFTs, allowing players to start in-game businesses and intertwine real-world and metaverse economies. Gold Fever showcases NFTs’ transformative
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