Web3 and gaming: Unlocking real value for users

Originally published by Cointelegraph

Cointelegraph considers the argument that Web3 games can create more durable value for players than conventional game economies. The useful question behind that framing is specific rather than abstract: what does a player actually receive, control, or carry forward? The article situates gaming as a prominent use case in the broader Web3 conversation. Its claims should be read alongside the practical costs of wallets, safety, support, platform access, and keeping a game enjoyable for people who never use those tools.

• Player value needs a concrete definition, not a slogan

• Ownership claims introduce custody and support responsibilities

• A game should remain accessible without specialist tooling