Web3 Gaming Transitions to Sustainable Practices as Confidence Rebounds
The Blockchain Game Alliance indicates a significant rise in confidence within the blockchain gaming sector as it shifts focus from speculation to sustainable practices.
Web3 Gaming Transitions to Sustainable Practices as Confidence Rebounds
The Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) has reported a notable increase in confidence within the blockchain gaming industry, stating that optimism has bounced back to 66% after a challenging period marked by speculation and funding issues since 2021.
Report Highlights
The BGA’s latest report highlights a shift from speculative practices to sustainable business models. In a survey conducted with over 500 professionals in the blockchain gaming sector, the sentiment has notably improved, shifting focus toward sustainable revenue models rather than token economies.
“The clearest indicator of the industry’s broader transition lies in its reorientation toward sustainable economics.”
The report also emphasizes a new foundation for growth based on delivering high-quality games and robust revenue models to facilitate real-world commerce.
Industry Growth
Clearer regulations are positive for the industry, according to survey respondents. Source: BGA
Challenges in the Past Years
The report acknowledges that the Web3 gaming space faced significant challenges from the euphoric highs of 2021, due to the collapse of play-to-earn models in 2024, leading to a significant drop in confidence and funding.
Annual funding plummeted to $293 million in 2025 from $4 billion in 2021, with many projects failing to sustain operations without constant influxes of capital.
Recovery and Future Directions
Looking ahead, several factors are identified as pivotal for recovery, such as regulatory improvements and stablecoin adoption. According to Yat Siu from Animoca Brands, recent regulatory changes in the U.S. have made it easier for companies to plan token launches without forming non-profits.
High-quality game releases were identified by nearly 30% of respondents as critical for the industry’s resurgence, while Sorokovsky pointed out that blockchain gaming is becoming a validated sector within crypto, where quality projects are thriving despite negative media narratives.
