Like the gig economy, crypto gaming is sold with promise of convenience and riches. In practice it’s deeply exploitative
- Written by: Ben Egliston, Postdoctoral research fellow, Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
ShutterstockVideo games are increasingly incorporating blockchains, the decentralised databases that underpin cryptocurrencies, as well as NFTs and other “digital assets”. New games are emerging expressly to support blockchain technology, while traditional games are being updated to incorporate blockchains.
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