Analysis of the Development Path of Decentralization Platform

Decentralization games have always been a hot topic in the crypto market. The recent explosive popularity of the decentralized gaming platform Magic on Arbitrum has sparked widespread discussion, with some comparing it to the "Nintendo of the crypto world," contrasting it with Gala games, which is referred to as the "Web3 version of the Steam platform." These two completely different models raise the question: what development path should decentralized gaming platforms choose?

Development Model of Traditional Gaming Platforms

There are mainly three development models for traditional game industry platforms:

1. Studio Model: Starting from a game studio, gradually developing into a large company with multiple game IPs. Representatives include Blizzard, Nintendo, etc.

2. Development Engine Model: Provides game development tools and platform for users to develop games on their own. Roblox is a typical representative.

3. Distribution platform model: Taking Steam as an example, starting from self-developed games, gradually developing into a game distribution platform.

The Development Path of Blockchain Gaming Platforms

1. Game Studio Model and Public Chain Ecosystem

Some successful blockchain game projects choose to issue their own public chains, such as Dapper Labs(CryptoKitties) issuing the Flow public chain, and Sky Mavis(Axie Infinity) issuing Ronin, etc. This model relies on the influence of a single game and requires the first product to be able to ignite the market.

2. Development Engine Model

Decentralization game development engines like Fragnova and Cocos-CBX offer more freedom and creativity. However, compared to mature traditional game engines, there is still a gap in technology and ecosystem.

3. Distribution platform model

TreasureDAO and Gala Games are representatives. Compared to traditional platforms, decentralized platforms can profit through token incentives, NFT trading, and other methods. However, the current quantity and quality of games still have a significant gap compared to mainstream platforms.

Development Space and Challenges

Decentralized gaming platforms still have huge development space, with market value having dozens or even hundreds of times growth potential compared to traditional gaming companies. However, they also face many challenges:

• We need to create more high-quality blockbuster games.
• Attract more developers and players to join the ecosystem
• Enhance user experience and security
• Compete for traffic and users with traditional gaming platforms

Decentralization gaming platforms are expected to disrupt traditional centralized platforms in the future, but still need to continue innovating and breaking through in technology, content, user experience, and other aspects.