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The Web3 Game Over Screen: Eight Studios Shut Down in 2026 as a $15 Billion Bet on Token-Native Play Implodes
·Dora Noda·9 min

The Web3 Game Over Screen: Eight Studios Shut Down in 2026 as a $15 Billion Bet on Token-Native Play Implodes

Eight Web3 games shuttered in the first four months of 2026, capping a $15 billion bet that never found mainstream players — and Caladan's data shows 93% of GameFi projects are now effectively dead.

gaming
GameFi
Web3
tokenomics
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Stablecoin Gaming's Breakout Year: Why Indie Studios and Sony Are Rewriting the $48B Web3 Gaming Playbook
·Dora Noda·10 min

Stablecoin Gaming's Breakout Year: Why Indie Studios and Sony Are Rewriting the $48B Web3 Gaming Playbook

Stablecoins powered a 2-3x transaction volume surge in Web3 gaming in 2026 as indie studios captured 70% of players and Sony Bank prepared a PlayStation-ready US dollar stablecoin.

stablecoins
gaming
GameFi
Sony
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Somnia's Mainnet Bet: Can a 400K TPS Chain Finally Make On-Chain Gaming Real?
·Dora Noda·7 min

Somnia's Mainnet Bet: Can a 400K TPS Chain Finally Make On-Chain Gaming Real?

Somnia's mainnet launched with MultiStream Consensus and compiled EVM execution, claiming 400K+ TPS for on-chain gaming and metaverse applications. Six months in, we examine the technology, ecosystem, and whether the infrastructure can attract the builders it needs.

Layer-1
gaming
GameFi
EVM-compatible
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Web3 Gaming's 2026 Great Reset: How Indie Studios Seized 70% of Players While AAA Crypto Games Burned Billions
·Dora Noda·8 min

Web3 Gaming's 2026 Great Reset: How Indie Studios Seized 70% of Players While AAA Crypto Games Burned Billions

In 2026, indie studios captured 70% of Web3 players as AAA crypto games faltered. Discover how small teams thrived with agile development, community-first design, and stablecoin economies, reshaping the $6.37 billion blockchain gaming market.

Web3
gaming
crypto
GameFi
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GameFi's Sustainability Revolution: How Skill-Based Earning Replaced the Play-to-Earn Gold Rush
·Dora Noda·15 min

GameFi's Sustainability Revolution: How Skill-Based Earning Replaced the Play-to-Earn Gold Rush

The blockchain gaming industry is undergoing a philosophical shift from play-to-earn models to skill-based earning, prioritizing engaging gameplay over unsustainable tokenomics. Discover how this evolution is reshaping the future of GameFi.

GameFi
blockchain
gaming
NFT
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GameFi's 2026 Resurgence: From Tokenomics Collapse to Sustainable Growth
·Dora Noda·8 min

GameFi's 2026 Resurgence: From Tokenomics Collapse to Sustainable Growth

GameFi has transformed from the ashes of 2022's tokenomics collapse into a thriving industry in 2026, driven by quality gameplay, skill-based earning, and genuine asset utility, with a projected market value of $156.02 billion by 2033.

GameFi
NFT
blockchain
digital-assets
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AetheriumX and the Distributed Capital Intelligence Protocol: Where DeFi Meets GameFi in a $90 Billion Market
·Dora Noda·9 min

AetheriumX and the Distributed Capital Intelligence Protocol: Where DeFi Meets GameFi in a $90 Billion Market

AetheriumX is pioneering a unified protocol that seamlessly integrates DeFi yields, blockchain gaming, and real-world assets, positioning itself at the forefront of the rapidly expanding GameFi market.

DeFi
GameFi
blockchain
digital-assets
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GameFi Awakens: Why Web3 Gaming Tokens Are Surging After Two Years of Silence
·Dora Noda·9 min

GameFi Awakens: Why Web3 Gaming Tokens Are Surging After Two Years of Silence

GameFi is experiencing a resurgence with Web3 gaming tokens like AXS, RON, and SAND surging after a long period of stagnation. The industry is undergoing a transformation with new tokenomics, infrastructure advancements, and regulatory clarity, signaling a new era for blockchain-based gaming.

GameFi
Web3
crypto
digital-assets
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GameFi Industry Overview: A PM's Guide to Web3 Gaming in 2025
·Dora Noda·31 min

GameFi Industry Overview: A PM's Guide to Web3 Gaming in 2025

The GameFi industry is poised for explosive growth, yet faces significant challenges with high project failure rates and user churn. This guide explores the shift from 'play-to-earn' to 'play-and-earn' models, the importance of understanding diverse user personas, and the need for sustainable tokenomics and AAA-quality gameplay to succeed in 2025.

GameFi
Web3
gaming
blockchain
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