What will trigger the next #GameFi boom?

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@MetaArenaGamingApr 17, 2025

The Spaces delved into discussions about the future of gamify, focusing on whether technology or ecosystem will trigger the next boom. Leaders like Ivan, Tiero, Corey, Azibi, and Hill shared views on development challenges, user experience, and technology integration. Key points include infrastructure limitations, evolution from speculation to immersive storytelling, and the role of AI in refining gameplay and economic governance. The panelists emphasized the importance of blending high-quality gaming experiences with AI and decentralized tech to attract mainstream users while balancing technical advancements and creative engagement.

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Overview

The session organized by Mason Paul, the Community Manager of Meta Arena, focused on a critical question: 'Technology or ecosystem, what will trigger the next gamify boom?'. Participants included Ivan from Meta Arena, Tiaro (PR), Azibe from Sumati World, Corey from Reunsel, and Hill from Adventure Layer.

Discussion Points

Development of Gamify in the Next Three Years

  • Ivan: Envisions challenges due to technology maturity and ecosystem diversity, with blockchain's performance issues being significant barriers to developing complex games like AAA titles. There's a need for high-quality content and sustainable ecosystem models. The solution lies in improving privacy and performance in technology while integrating traditional developers into the ecosystem.
  • Tiaro: Foresees a shift from speculation-driven models to quality-driven innovation, highlighting fun and engagement over pure earning models. Simplified user experiences and regulatory clarity are crucial for future success.
  • Azibe: Predicts a transition to autonomously-driven, participatory economies. Key constraints include scalability issues and a need for engagement-focused models rather than financial gain.
  • Corey: Sees AI integration as a pivotal factor for gamify growth, tackling copycat projects and improving engagement through original high-quality games. A consolidated marketplace is necessary to support token reinvestment.
  • Hill: Advocates for a balanced gameplay advantage across capital, skill, and luck to invite back the gamify summer.

Strategic Focus to Maintain Web 3 Gateway Status

  • Ivan: Emphasizes lowering entry barriers for developers and players, focusing on partnerships with traditional game studios to leverage large user bases and IPs.
  • Tiaro: Stresses the need for fun-centric games and simplification of blockchain interactions for players. AI-powered rewards should target true skill and engagement metrics.
  • Azibe: Highlights the importance of emotional and creative engagement in storytelling to retain players.
  • Corey: Advocates for standardized wallet abstraction to simplify onboarding and gradual user education to incorporate web 3 elements into gameplay.
  • Hill: Focuses on maintaining a positive dopamine feedback loop by balancing financial incentives.

Role of AI Agents in Economic Governance

  • Ivan: Believes AI agents can dynamically adjust token emissions, detect cheating, and balance supply and demand, emphasizing decentralization and transparency.
  • Tiaro: Supports thoughtful AI integration, focusing on transparency and human governance alongside AI tool usage.
  • Azibe: Envisions AI agents as active economy participants, recommending adjustments based on real-time data.
  • Corey: Details success in using AI for e-commerce driving token reinvestment and personalized game experiences.
  • Hill: Predicts AI agents participating in games to influence economies, presenting balanced collaborative dynamics.

Infrastructure Needs for the Next Gamify Boom

  • Ivan: Highlights the necessity for performance-based infrastructure, cross-chain capabilities, and support for premium content developers.
  • Tiaro: Identifies data-related infrastructure, identity systems, and AI utilization as crucial.
  • Azibe: Suggests AI-driven narrative engines, creator-first UGC frameworks, interoperability, and modular economic systems.
  • Corey: Champions deep infrastructure, insulating AI integrations and wallet abstractions.
  • Hill: Foresees bytecoding as a missing piece to ensure quicker development cycles and sustainable business models.

Conclusion

The session concluded with acknowledgment of the evolving nature of gamify and anticipation of its next boom driven by intelligent infrastructure and ecosystem innovations. Mason Paul thanked the speakers and audience, emphasizing continuing exploration and development in the gamify space.