Q&A: Play-to-earn mechanics 'kill' blockchain games — so what's the answer?
The play-to-earn boom has left many blockchain games on the scrapheap because they relied upon unrealistic tokenomics.
Here, Angelic's Founder and CEO Erkan Bayol explains why, despite all of this, NFTs have huge potential in the world of gaming — as long as they're added in the right way.
1. What are AAA games — and how can NFTs make them better?
AAA games are the pinnacle of the entertainment industry — bringing art, technology and literacy together. They're the gaming equivalent of the biggest blockbuster movies in Hollywood — and better still, they're interactable.
NFTs and blockchain technology enhance this further, and convert gamers into collaborators. Now you can contribute to your favorite universe, design characters and maybe become a celebrity. You can have a say in the governance of games you're enthusiastic about, and share unforgettable experiences with friends based in a world that is partially designed and owned by you.
That was what excited us from the beginning — and that was why we always considered play-to-earn as a very short-sighted vision. Thanks to NFTs and blockchain, we can now design, create, govern, utilize and enjoy universes collaboratively.
2. You believe nonfungible tokens can be unlimited. How does that work?
Angelic strives to create a balance between two key components.
The first is having a low barrier to entry, and ensuring the game is free to play. Gamers can get free heroes by registering on our website.
Crucially, we don't have a play-to-earn model. The most expensive NFT will not necessarily be the best one in the game.
Our NFTs are designed with a level up and cap system that will suit different kinds of players and investors. We want as many players to experience the joy of Angelic and
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