Why web3 is a Positive for the Lane-Pushing Genre
In the early 2020s, web3 technologies (including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs) began to intersect with games.
Reactions among gamers and journalists have been mixed: fuelling both pessimism about scams and exploitation, and optimism around fairer creator economies and the longevity of service-based games.
With several lane-pushing games now dipping into these technologies, it seems appropriate to share some thoughts on how the genre may be influenced, and offer transparency about how these games will be presented here on Lane-Pushing Games.