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    DeFi and gaming lead blockchain innovation

    By Doris DuJuly 12, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Blockchain technology finds promising applications in DeFi and gaming.
    • Experts discuss the potential of blockchain to revolutionise various industries.

    OUR TAKE
    A recent discussion between blockchain experts highlighted the transformative potential of DeFi and gaming. While these sectors show great promise, they also face significant challenges in achieving widespread adoption. The evolution of smart contracts further underscores the potential for blockchain to revolutionise various industries. Despite the hurdles, the future of blockchain technology looks bright, promising to bring profound changes to our daily lives.
    –Doris Du, BTW reporter

    What happened

    As blockchain technology continues to evolve, the focus on real-world applications and utility is becoming increasingly critical. In a recent discussion, Roundtable anchor Rob Nelson, Noah Newton, CEO of Moby Media, and Brian Dixon, CEO of Off The Chain Capital, explored which areas of blockchain and crypto are poised to become indispensable in our daily lives.

    Why it’s important

    Rob Nelson drew parallels between the early days of the internet and the current state of blockchain technology, highlighting the importance of utility. He likened the potential of blockchain to the rise of email, which became a fundamental tool before users realised its necessity. Nelson posed a key question to Noah Newton about identifying the next big use cases in blockchain that could achieve similar widespread adoption.

    Noah Newton acknowledged the challenges in pinpointing specific blockchain projects, aside from bitcoin and ethereum, that would achieve massive success. He emphasised bitcoin’s potential to become a world reserve currency and its continued growth in value. However, Newton pointed out that while sectors like decentralised finance (DeFi), gaming, and decentralised physical infrastructure (DePIN) show promise, they have yet to find a perfect market fit.

    Newton specifically highlighted the gaming industry’s potential to integrate blockchain technology. He argued that blockchain could revolutionise ownership and value retention for gamers, allowing them to truly own their in-game achievements and assets. However, he also noted the difficulties in developing successful blockchain-based games, citing the long development times and high failure rates even among the biggest gaming studios.

    Shifting the focus to Brian Dixon, Nelson sought his insights on the broader applications of blockchain and crypto. Dixon emphasised the transformative potential of smart contracts, which can automate legal and contractual obligations. He discussed the nascent stage of smart contract platforms and the uncertainty over which platform would dominate, comparing it to the early days of internet search engines.

    Dixon, with his legal background, envisioned a future where legal agreements are digitised and automated, significantly enhancing business efficiency. However, he acknowledged the complexities involved in arbitrating disputes over smart contracts, which require expertise in both law and computer science.

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    Personal view

    The potential of blockchain in sectors like DeFi and gaming incredibly exciting. The idea that gamers could genuinely own their digital achievements and assets is revolutionary. Moreover, the automation of legal agreements through smart contracts could transform how businesses operate, making processes more efficient and transparent. Yet, these innovations come with challenges, from market fit to the complexity of disputes, reminding us that while the future holds immense promise, it also requires thoughtful navigation.

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    Doris Du

    Doris Du is a reporter at BTW Media. She graduated with a master's degree in Translating and Interpreting from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Send tips to d.du@btw.media.

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