Traditional Studios vs. Blockchain: Can There Be Common Ground?
Industry leaders debated whether blockchain can integrate with traditional gaming by proving its utility beyond player indifference.Summary
A BeInCrypto panel featuring Alevtina Labyuk, Mark Rydon (Aethir), and Inal Kardan (TON Foundation) explored the tension between traditional gaming success metrics (storyline, graphics) and the rise of decentralized technology. The consensus was that blockchain should expand, not replace, core gaming fundamentals, as 95% of players prioritize fun over underlying technology. However, blockchain becomes crucial for users demanding security and verifiable ownership, as demonstrated by the CS:GO skin market failure where centralized control led to massive value loss when Valve unilaterally changed asset rarity rules. Speakers noted that many legacy studios are currently just 'talking' or chasing grants rather than building genuine utility. Ultimately, developers must prove blockchain offers a solid, useful feature—not just a money grab—to convince skeptical gamers and overcome practical obstacles like platform restrictions before true common ground is established.
(Source：BeInCrypto)