The anger for non-fungible tokenknown by its acronym NFT, is starting to have more and more presence in video game. Under the name of play-to-earn (play to win, in Spanish), players broke the paradigm of exclusive gaming as part of digital entertainment: in this universe they can make money in cryptocurrencies in exchange for spending a few hours a day in front of the PC.

To understand this “money making” phenomenon, which began with Kevin McCoy and Anil Dash selling a recorded video to blockchain eight years agoIn principle, it is necessary to understand what are NFTs and why are they so important to many.

These digital assets are closely related to cryptocurrencies, at least technologically, although they are contradictory, because Bitcoin is a fungible good. Because of that, they are usually affixed to some digital work or illustrations. His price is really what people want to give him.

Furthermore, NFTs are unique assets they cannot be changed or exchanged with others of the same valuebecause no two are alike, just as no two David of Michelangelo.

The same thing happens with crypto video games, the characters you fight in battles or racing cars is nothing but non-fungible token Yes can be bought and sold. And because they can train, upgrade, and get more features to ensure better performance (and earn more money), each is priced accordingly.

For most, the value of these assets is translated into cryptocurrencies –ethereumalthough it is not the only one, that the price can go up or contract in a market that often fluctuates despite the high volume of circulation.

Axie Infinity

This game of trade and battle, the game to win, is probably the most popular. It’s based on “Axies”, i.e., Ethereum -minted NFTs that players can make collect, breed, fight and trade to other users online.

There are many different types of Axies to choose from, and the customization possibilities are endless. When a player fights against other users and wins he gets potion that can be sold for AXS tokens.

Axie Infinity has over eight million registered players, and approximately one million of them play every day. To prove that it can be profitable, the developers of Axie Infinity are driving a digital economy based on crypto assets in Southeast Asia, specifically in the Philippines and Vietnam.

According to data from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, a single portion of the in-game currency AXS is currently worth $ 22.93 until Friday, May 13.

The Sandbox

This blockchain -based game (blockchain) allows users to build, create and reside in the metaverse of its blocks. Users who play The Sandbox can purchase LUPAan NFT, to build a house or castle or go on quests to earn in-game currency, which is the SAND token.

Combining creativity, strategy, and safety skills, Sandbox encourages players to actively participate in the platform, buy and sell NFTs. The more items players generate, after all, the higher level they can reach.

Approximately 457 million cryptocurrencies SAND has been exchanged in the last 24 hours, according to Coin Market data; while a part is appreciated around $ 1.45 until May 13.

Zed ran

this game of Horse racing Virtual allows users to select different horses, such as NFTs, that they can buy, sell and trade with other players on the platform. They can also reproduce new ones or upgrade them to make them faster and stronger.

Each horse has its own strengths and weaknesses, and players can upgrade them to more easily win races. They can even bet on other players to win money.

Right now, Zed Run doesn’t have its own cryptocurrency. Instead, it is blockchain supported ethereum, which means that all winnings and sales associated with the game are paid to Ether. Until Friday, May 13, its price is approximately 2,132.79 dollars with nearly 30 billion coins traded in the last 24 hours.

My DeFi Pet (My DeFi Pet)

Like the famous tamagochi, play-to-earn games give players the ability to earn revenue dollars in exchange for breeding virtual pets. With My DeFi Pet you can cbuy, sell and exchange these creatures in the market based on blockchain of the game.

Your pets ’unique NFTs can also be made by customizing their features, including color, fur patterns, eyes, monogram style, head shape, and wings.

The in-game currency, the DPET, can be used to purchase items on the game’s official website or to exchange NFTs such as clothing, food, and other items for these exotic virtual pets. .

An action of DPET It was valued this Friday, May 13, at 0.1853 after registering a $ 0.34 ceiling on May 5, according to CoinMarketCap. This is one of those cryptocurrencies already but depreciate in recent months.

Decentraland

Following the metaverse announcement, several platforms were launched to digitally take advantage of Mark Zuckerberg’s great initiative. One of them, Decentraland, made it through virtual reality. Players build their own 3D world, buy land and build it to whatever they want within the platform.

Once a player has sold their virtual plot, they can build or put anything they want on it, from building a separate game to opening an online store for their business. A player can also pay other users to keep their land safe while offline.

To get started with Decentraland, a player must have an Ethereum wallet to purchase and store the platform’s MANA currency. Then they can start engaging with the platform.

The in-game currency, called MANNA, is trading this Friday, May 13, at $ 1.12. In April, for example, a share cost just over $ 2.66; although its highest peak was in November 2021, when it reached 5.47 USD.

petoverse

The MMORPG universe or Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (Massive Online Role Playing Games, in Spanish)are video games with role-playing game elements that, via the Internet, are allowed interacts not only with fictional elementsbut also with other people playing simultaneously via the PC.

There are three unique features in the Petoverse game. The first is the multiplayer section, which allows players to interact with each other. The second is Adventure P2E, where the player can compete against opponents, compete with his teammates and accumulate coins. Finally, there’s the Petoverse Plaza, a place full of all kinds of activity.

The project, created by its creators within the metaverse, also has NFTs available in the game, although they serve as a way to earn. For example, they can be sold to a the market at a reasonable price. This Friday, May 13, the price of cryptocurrency GENERAL it reached $ 3.98.

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