# Decentralized eSports Platforms FirstBlood is a Platform That Combines Cryptocurrency with Dota 2 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firstblood References: [pcgamer](http://www.pcgamer.com/this-esports-platform-uses-blockchain-to-let-dota-2-players-bet-on-matches-and-prevent-cheaters/) & [firstblood.io](https://firstblood.io/#/home) With the world of esports growing at an unprecedented pace, a new platform called FirstBlood has been created to open up the world of competition and rewards to a greater number of people. By using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, the new platform aims to bridge the gap between professional gamers and amateurs. FirstBlood is an esports platform that uses blockchain and cryptocurrency to let Dota 2 players bet on matches. Blockchain is used to power the platform because it is a "decentralized network that's powered by peer-to-peer communications and transactions." As a result, players can sync up their Steam account and compete against other players for in-game rewards. The more a user wins, the more they can compete and ultimately win items with real monetary value. While the role of blockchain in esports is still evolving, FirstBlood notes that it helps to give "the power back to the players while providing the fastest way to deliver your hard earned winnings to your wallet." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blockchain in Esports:** Exploring the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the world of esports to enhance competition and rewards. - **Decentralized Gaming Platforms:** Utilizing blockchain technology to create decentralized gaming platforms that empower players and facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. - **Gamification of Cryptocurrency:** Integrating cryptocurrency and blockchain technology into gaming experiences to gamify digital currency and incentivize player participation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Esports:** The esports industry can leverage blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to enhance the competitive gaming experience and expand audience engagement. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency to create disruptive platforms that revolutionize how games are played and rewarded. - **Cryptocurrency:** The cryptocurrency industry can tap into the gaming sector by integrating digital currency into gaming platforms, creating new avenues for currency adoption and usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cryptocurrency Game Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceit-2.md) - [Esports Blockchain Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concordium.md) - [Host-To-Earn Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espl-arena.md) - [Cryptocurrency-Tied Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkball.md) - [Esports Bitcoin Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderpick.md) - [Esports Betting Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oddin-gg-1.md) - [Host-To-Earn Esports Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hosttoearn-esports-platform.md) - [Blockchain Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fnatic-pioneer.md) - [Web3-Enabled Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-rivals.md)