'Sky Mavis,' the developers behind the popular blockchain-based monster collecting game 'Axie Infinity' has unveiled a new free-to-play title called 'Axie Infinity: Origin.' While the original title required new players to mint at least three 'Axie' creatures before they were able to play, the new title foregoes the need for an initial investment. The approximate cost of minting one Axie is $20 USD, meaning the web-based game required a $60 deposit to being playing to earn.
The free-to-play game takes a different route. Users will begin with three Axies that are not tied to an NFT. Then, these users will be able to train their Axies, earn more Axies, and accumulate wealth. Axie Infinity: Origin was originally intended to release in beta testing at the start of April, but this release was delayed by one week due to the large $624 million heist on the original Axie. Despite this, Sky Mavis believes there is a loyal community and a bright future for its blockchain-based games.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Free-to-play Blockchain Games
- The rise of free-to-play blockchain games presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in game development and decentralized finance.
- NFT Gaming
- The creation of NFT-tied web-based games like Axie Infinity: Origin provides an avenue for disruption in the NFT and gaming industries.
- Blockchain-based Collectible Games
- Blockchain-based collectible games that use NFTs to represent in-game assets have the potential for disruptive innovation in game development and finance.
Sectors Adopting This
- Gaming
- The gaming industry can explore the potential of blockchain technology and free-to-play games to create new revenue streams and attract new players.
- Nfts
- The NFT industry can be disrupted by the emergence of NFT-tied web-based games that introduce new ways of collecting and trading digital assets.
- Blockchain and Decentralized Finance
- The integration of blockchain technology and decentralized finance in free-to-play games can disrupt the finance industry and create new models for value exchange.
