Gaming was always going to be Web3's breakout moment.
Genuine question: You're watching @playoffthegrid blow up right now and STILL don't think gaming is a top 3 narrative in crypto? Make it make sense.
I'm not invested in OTG but here's why it still matters for all of us ๐
This is potentially the most successful mainstream application that Web3 has ever seen. Period.
OTG isn't just winning, it's rewriting what's possible. Not just for OTG. For everything in Web3 gaming.
A rising tide lifts all boats, and this is the wave we've been waiting for.
Axie Infinity wonโt be the outlier anymore. Weโll see a dozen 10B marketcap games in Web3 before you know it.
Position yourself accordingly.
The plan hasnโt changed for me.
Iโll be rooting for Off The Grid as a supporter of Web3 gaming. But I wonโt be chasing any massively hyped launches with a huge market cap as an investor.
Low caps are the true alpha.
And I believe $CAH is the best risk/reward play in gaming.
Beyond the gameplay, fundamentals, and the unique intangibles that made projects like $AXS, $SAND, or $MANA take off in 2021...
The team and community have also cracked the elusive code of crypto virality.
The game has more viral potential than any small or mid-cap gaming project in Web3.
Look, I'm not saying that Moon Tropica is your only option. But Web3 gaming is too important to ignore right now. Find your thing. Back what speaks to you.
That's what really matters.
The wave is coming, and Iโll have zero sympathy for you if youโre not holding onto something that floats before it gets here.
It takes years of blood, sweat, and tears to craft something truly epic in the gaming world. So, itโs easy to forget that the nascent realm of Web3 gaming is just now beginning to approach its inflection point.
We're on the verge of unleashing a tsunami of innovation to Web3 gaming infrastructure and experiences.
Barriers? Crumbling as we speak. Wider adoption? Closing in fast.
Mark my words: Itโs going to be bigger than you and I ever thought possible.
Do I have your full attention now? LFG! ๐งต๐๐ป
Iโve been tracking the progress of @missionpoole and the team at @arcade2earn for the past few years as they've worked to address some of the critical gaps in Web3 gaming infrastructure.
Their mission is simple: to level the playing field and make #GameFi more accessible to everyone regardless of skill, time, resources, or financial status.
But what does that mean exactly?
Locking down solid exposure to GameFi opportunities is fundamentally challenging. Whether that is due to:
๐น Lack of the necessary gaming knowledge, skills, or experience
๐น Inefficient gateways
๐น The inability to purchase premium in-game assets
๐น Not enough time or energy to dedicate the long hours required to keep up with everything
It's an uphill battle for most and is restricting a much wider audience from contributing and extracting value in Web3 gaming on a more meaningful level.
Hear me out:
It took the total gaming market 40 years to grow from $59B to $165B. Now it's forecasted to explode to 474B over the next 4 years (@bccresearch).
Web3 Gaming will be the trigger.
How do you feel about leaving all that meat on the bone for someone else? ๐
Do you remember the crumbling barriers and wider adoption we touched on a moment ago?
Arcade's proprietary Mission Pool technology is basically the key to unlocking a whole new level of inclusion, experiences, and possibilities in Web3 gaming.
Whether you are a casual gamer or merely a crypto degen โ simply converting $ARC to $xARC and contributing it to a mission will earn you a pro rata share of rewards without ever having to pick up a controller.
โ Gaming exposure to any chain, any game, any guild, and any gaming token through $ARC
If you're an aspiring P2E gamer you can join forces with more experienced 'MPOs' to participate in missions and earn rewards while avoiding the steep learning curve that many games require.
โ Capitalize on more challenging P2E opportunities
โ Maximize your time and assets
And if you're a highly experienced P2E gamer, you can take on the task of creating Mission Pools and leveraging the resources contributed to earn more rewards.
โ Fully maximize your time, knowledge, and expertise.
Arcade is like a cheat code.
You don't need an amazing set of gaming skills or deep pockets โ Just a desire to be part of something special where everyone's contributions are meaningful and fairly rewarded.
If you want to go further, go together. โ
And that is what the Arcade team is bringing to GameFi.
As you can tell by now, my bullishness is dialed up to eleven. Visionary team, first-mover, hot narrative, strong connections, unlimited partnership potential, and important names within the Web3 gaming sector supporting their mission and pulling for them to succeed.
You've probably heard the term "game-changer" thrown around way too much in Web3, right?
This one genuinely lives up to the label.
Arcade is also backed by big names like @SolanaVentures@KCLabsOfficial@Cryptocom_Cap@MeritCircle_IO and more.
Massive hype and FOMO incoming.
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If you want to follow me down the rabbit hole:
๐จ April 2nd IGO on @gamestarter: https://t.co/zw9GNHqsI9
๐ Explore mission pools here: https://t.co/S5wkPIVgp2
๐ช Token TGE and launch date: TBA
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So, What do you think?
Are you inspired by the potential of an innovative Web3 gaming platform that unifies and empowers everyone, everywhere?
Let me know in the comments below!
And if you made it this far you might as well smash this tweet with a like, RT, and follow @BenAxCrypto for more insight and alpha ๐ซก
Iโll die on this hill: Fading the LST and Restaking narratives in 2024 will be painful.
โก๏ธ #LST TVL: $7B (Jan '23) to $35B (Feb '24)
โก๏ธ #Restaking TVL: $250M (Dec '23) to $4b (Feb '24)
โก๏ธ #EigenLayer is now a top 6 protocol
Your move โ๏ธ How are you playing it?
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This analysis by @AskTylerDexter is gold. Don't forget how hard #DePin projects started to run in Nov/Dec. The narrative will continue to get pushed hard when the market heats back up.
I'm putting these $GHX targets on my watch list.
1/ ๐ It's happening!
Excited to announce the First Data Infrastructure Mint on @0xPolygon.
Weโre set to launch over 10,000 data nodes! ๐
A monumental step in democratizing onchain data.
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We are on a mission to bring financial knowledge to the masses through the gamification of Bitcoin and DeFi.
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$SAVM delivered the year's wildest launch, skyrocketing to nearly 300x.
Further proof that BRC20 will be one of the most explosive narratives in 2024.
What's next?
There's a groundbreaking project on my radar ready to harness the power of the dragon.
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