From: thepipeline_xyz
Creating a good game is considered a significant bottleneck in the gaming industry [00:00:06]. The process of creating a game is viewed as more challenging than creating an on-chain game [00:00:00].
Approach to Integration
A preferred approach for integrating blockchain components into gaming is to first develop a fun game [00:00:27], and then add on-chain elements to it [00:00:30]. It is not recommended to start by focusing on asset tracking and other blockchain features before the game itself is well-developed [00:00:11].
An example of this successful integration model is Roblox, where the platform was established first before the concept of NFTs was considered [00:00:17], [00:00:20], [00:00:22]. This emphasizes that the primary bottleneck for gaming remains the creation of an enjoyable user experience [00:00:26], [00:00:27].
Addressing Existing Challenges
Even without blockchain, gamers currently engage in active trading of digital assets, such as CS:GO skins [00:00:39]. Furthermore, a grey market for RuneScape gold has existed for over 15 years [00:00:42], [00:00:45], [00:00:47].
However, these traditional methods often involve users being scammed [00:00:48], or engaging in insecure practices like wire transferring funds to anonymous individuals [00:00:50], [00:00:52]. These existing methods are described as significantly less secure than crypto [00:00:55]. This highlights opportunities for blockchain to provide more secure and transparent trading environments for in-game assets.