Stablecoins break into top 3 growth drivers for Web3 gaming: BGA 2025 report

The Blockchain Gaming Alliance (BGA) 2025 State of the Industry Report indicates a significant shift in focus for Web3 game builders, prioritizing fundamentals over speculative growth. The top three growth drivers identified are high-quality game launches (29.5%), revenue-driven business models (27.5%), and stablecoin adoption in payments (27.3%). This suggests the industry is maturing, focusing on commercially viable games built on Web3-native transaction rails rather than relying heavily on P2E hype or Web2 brand validation. Sebastien Borget, co-president of the BGA, noted the industry is becoming more global, disciplined, and focused on building great games for real players. The report also highlights a sharp decline in perceived reliance on legacy publishers, with interoperability, AI integration, and player-driven creator economies emerging as other key factors.

(Source：Cointelegraph)