What's on Deck for on Deck?

If they become nations, that means the in-game currency (like SLP in Axie) would be able to be used outside of the game to pay for rent, groceries, and other real world expenses, without the need for a currency exchange.While the latter option may sound far-fetched, we’re already seeing our own scholars utilize SLP in their local regions for real w... See more

This might seem like a good idea on the surface, but it’s not a very sustainable dynamic. For one, it favors investors not gamers. Breeding isn’t a very fun game, but it’s where most of the revenue (and incentive) for Axie players comes from. For another, it builds the in-game economy on a very shaky foundation. Once the flow of new players stops, ... See more

Games where earning is at the core are also inheriting a difficult sustainability problem. It’s impossible to create an economy that constantly grows. Axie earnings have already started to decline, which will soon make the game undesirable for their current player base who are primarily playing to earn. If new entrants cannot win and turn a profit,... See more