Proof of Play CEO Anticipates Surge in Blockchain Adoption for Gaming
Amitt Mahajan, CEO of Proof of Play and former developer of Farmville, predicts a significant increase in the use of dedicated blockchains for gaming applications. Mahajan envisions a future where numerous individual blockchains support specific gaming applications. Drawing from his experience managing Farmville, which required handling approximately 64 databases to prevent crashes, Mahajan sees blockchain technology as an advanced database that is crucial for scaling applications.
One example of a game utilizing a dedicated blockchain is Pirate Nation, developed by Proof of Play. Initially built on the Ethereum scaling network Polygon, the game later moved to Arbitrum Nova due to rising gas fees on Polygon. However, relying on shared networks presented challenges, as new projects launching on the same chain could increase gas fees for all users. To address this issue, Pirate Nation launched its own application-specific chain called Apex. Mahajan believes that this approach will become the norm for other gaming apps as well.
Pirate Nation is not the only game embracing dedicated blockchains. Other games on networks like Avalanche, such as Shrapnel and Off the Grid with its GUNZ network, are utilizing their own dedicated subnets. Treasure is also building its own Arbitrum-based Treasure Chain with dedicated gaming networks called “Infinity Chains.” Since launching on Apex, Pirate Nation has experienced a surge in transactions, prompting the team to consider adding additional chains to support scalability. Mahajan compares this to the scalable architecture required in Web2 game development.
While managing multiple chains may seem burdensome, Mahajan sees it as a necessary evolution to ensure sustainable growth. Pirate Nation’s multichain offering, starting with Apex, aims to enable other game and dapp developers to launch their own networks using Arbitrum Orbit, an Ethereum scaling technology. Although there is interest from other developers, Mahajan intends to address capacity issues before expanding to external projects.
Pirate Nation recently introduced its PIRATE token, which experienced a significant increase in value after being listed on Coinbase.
Meta, on the other hand, is looking to revolutionize metaverse gaming by incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. A recent job listing by Meta reveals its intention to explore and prototype new types of gameplay in the metaverse by integrating generative AI with virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality games. Meta envisions games that are non-deterministic, personalized, and capable of evolving with each playthrough, creating unimaginable experiences.
Companies like Meta, Microsoft, Tencent, and Nvidia are heavily investing in the metaverse to enhance their platforms and create new user experiences. For example, Meta invested $50 million in global research and development for the metaverse, while Epic Games raised $1 billion, including a $200 million investment from Sony.
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