Dusan Zica

A lot of the hype surrounding Web3 gaming lies in the promise of play-to-earn. But if you think the idea of being able to generate an income while gaming online sounds too good to be true, you’re not alone. Play-to-earn gamers are finding the model to be economically unsustainable. Early adopters earn big and the mainstream gamers who follow end up stuck when token mint ratios get out of control. When too many tokens or NFTs are minted too quickly, there are negative effects on the game and its economy, such as a lack of scarcity.

Many Web3 games aren’t actually very good, says Dusan Zica, the founder, CEO and CCO of 2142. “The majority of blockchain video games wouldn’t be able to compete in a normal marketplace. Video games should be fun and engaging,” he says. “You should really feel immersed.”