MENA Emerges as Global Growth Engine for Blockchain Gaming, BGA 2025 Report Finds
The MENA region now accounts for nearly 20% of the global blockchain gaming workforce, marking the fastest regional growth since tracking began.Summary
The Blockchain Game Alliance's (BGA) 2025 State of the Industry Report, released in Abu Dhabi, reveals a significant global shift in blockchain gaming talent towards the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which now constitutes 19.8% of the workforce, up from 0.5% in 2021. This growth contrasts with contractions in Western markets, while Africa and Latin America also show increases. Industry priorities have shifted, with regulatory clarity being the most critical factor (64.4%), driven by proactive frameworks in MENA countries like the UAE. High-quality game launches and sustainable revenue models are the next key drivers, reflecting a move away from speculative models following a massive plunge in funding since 2022. Top threats include fraud, funding scarcity, and concerns over AI exploitation. MENA's competitive edge is fueled by digitally native populations, high financial literacy, and modern payment systems, positioning the region to potentially become the primary growth engine for the sector as it matures toward a 2026 recovery.
(Source：BeInCrypto)