Do NFTs Have a Future in Online Gaming?

Giuseppe Faraone
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But where do they go from here? Are NFTs just a passing fad or are further uses for them going to develop in years to come? Well, one argument that supports the latter is that they could have a future in online gaming.

Already, we’re seeing NFTs make their way into the world of online gaming although right now, developers are still working out how to make that work in the most effective ways so it’s not exactly a big deal at this stage in time.

However, in years to come, there could be a lot more to be said about the role of NFTs in online gaming. So let’s take a look at how that might pan out.

Casino Gaming

Right now, NFT casinos are pretty fringe but with the way things are going, we would not be surprised to see more of them in years to come. But what exactly are these NFT casinos? How do they work?

We all know that the gambling industry is good at staying ahead of the curve and finding new ways to keep itself relevant amongst the ever-advancing trends of technology around the world, and the latest battle they have to come up against is NFTs.

Consider for a second online Bitcoin casinos. When these first started out, nobody really thought they could be a thing. Now, they’re everywhere! And the same could be the case with NFT casinos soon, working in a similar way.

Because NFTs are on the blockchain like cryptocurrencies are, casinos will use similar mechanics to be able to take bets with crypto for example. You might be awarded NFTs for winning or be able to bet with NFTs.

MMORPG

Another neat way that NFTs are being incorporated into the world of online video gaming is through MMORPGs. Because these types of games have a high level of attention to detail when it comes to art, NFTs are kind of a perfect fit for them.

In NFT-based MMORPGs, players will be able to trade NFTs with other players or use them as battle passes to be able to go on and fight for more NFTs. They’ll also be able to directly fight other players for the NFTs in combat. The stakes will be high!

Interestingly, one aspect of NFTs in MMORPG will also be passive earning. Players will be able to build up currency the more they play the game and boost it by carrying out other tasks. Once their in-game currency has reached a certain point, they’ll be able to buy NFTs.

These NFTs also have the potential to be traded in real life. Because the value of NFTs rises and falls over time, there is definitely an element of gambling involved, so if that’s not for you, you might want to look elsewhere.

For fantasy players who like NFTs with a bit of gambling on the side, however, this will be a dream come true!

Final Thoughts on NFTs in Online Gaming

Right now, NFTs seem like a bit of a pipe dream to a lot of people. Some people think they’re just a passing fad. But with these uses of them in online gaming, there could be a lot more potential than people realize.

Giuseppe Faraone

Giuseppe Faraone

Author & Online Gambling Expert

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Being so close to the action in iGaming, Giuseppe is on top of any new developments the minute they come through the door, as his book is testament to. Published in October 2022, his first book; The Untold Story of Online Gambling is available on Amazon.
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