The uses for cryptocurrency are endless, ranging from applications in banking to increased online security. Yet one of the most unsurprising benefits has been its use in entertainment.
From funding film projects to pay-to-play gaming, it has revolutionized entertainment. In the article below, we discuss three unique types of games that can be played with cryptocurrency.
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Crypto Casino Gaming
The online casino industry was one of the first to adopt cryptocurrency. With its enhanced privacy and security, it was a surefire winner for customers and providers alike.
Crypto made the gambling industry evolve in two ways. The first was that providers of traditional online casinos began to change their payment methods to allow cryptocurrency.
The second was that casinos began to spring up that dealt entirely in crypto. This allowed them to provide a slightly different service, featuring crypto-only games such as Bitcoin roulette.
These titles were similar to their standard counterparts, but often had added rules and wagering requirements. Games spanned all the table games you would expect, along with slot titles and other unique offerings.
In many cases, crypto casinos were the first to offer specialist game types, such as those associated with the modern era of crash gaming. This gave them a reputation for being at the forefront of casino technology.
Virtual Pets
The blockchain industry and crypto have a long history with virtual pets. A perfect example is CryptoKitties, which was one of the first major virtual games based on the blockchain.
In this title, you can use Ethereum to create NFT cats, each with a unique look and appearance. These can then be sold, bought, or just kept as pets. Created by Dapper Labs, in 2017 the game became so popular it blocked up the whole Ethereum network.
A concept more people will be familiar with is PlayDoge. If you are old enough to remember the Tamagotchi craze of the nineties, then the game follows that principle.
You have a virtual pet and must care for it by feeding it, cleaning it, and showing it affection. If you don’t, then it passes away and you must start again.
The difference in this game is that instead of a Tamagotchi, you own the Shiba Inu dog from the DogeCoin logo as your pet. The more you play, the more you earn memecoin which is a token on the Binance Smart Chain.
Virtual Worlds
There are plenty of virtual worlds online, both based on the blockchain and standard console and PC games. Many of them tend to work like the title Second Life, where you choose an avatar and live a fantasy existence in a virtual world.
The biggest of these is Decentraland. Users can buy virtual plots of land through the Mana currency based on Ethereum. You can buy and sell clothing and accessories for your avatar, and even design them.
The platform opened in 2020 with much anticipation. However, it was quickly criticized for its virtual world, which many noted had nothing in it. Since then, it has picked up and users have started to flock to the game.
There are plenty more games, from fantasy worlds to card-type battles. If you have a favorite type, the chances are that you can get a crypto version.
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