Blockchain: what it is for the game industry, theory, trends, practice for cross rea

What the talk is about

Pavel Shlapak and his co-speaker explain what blockchain means for the game industry. It is a database shared across network participants, which makes it transparent, resilient and trustworthy. The main value for players is real ownership of digital items instead of dependence on a publisher's decision. They review blockchain games (collectibles, card games, augmented reality) and the platforms and events around the topic. The second part covers the Paracosm platform and the Post Scriptum universe: an MMORPG, a collectible game with physical chip-equipped coins, and a tabletop version. The team avoids pay-to-win, records item histories and shows the limited supply of rare items. The Q&A admits open issues: cheat protection, transaction speed and the early stage of the technology. Useful for developers and producers weighing blockchain for their projects.