Unity — Web3 For Game Development

Samuel Asher Rivello
3 min readOct 9, 2023

Unity3D is a powerful suite of tools (Project IDE, Code IDE, and run-time) for game development.

Web3 game development is a process for building decentralized games that run on a blockchain network. Here the gaming platform and game components or the entire gaming ecosystem are hosted on a specific blockchain to make them unhackable and completely decentralized. Web3 gaming has transformed the entire gaming landscape by integrating metaverse and blockchain technology into the gaming industry. It has democratized the gaming sector by eliminating central game administrators and owners of gaming platforms.

What is Web3 gaming?

The gaming industry has consistently led the way in technological advancements. Ambcrypto.com says, The newest frontier of innovation in gaming is Web3. Unlike traditional gaming, which focuses on hardware capabilities and graphics upgrades, Web3 gaming utilizes blockchain, NFTs, and the Metaverse to revolutionize the gaming experience.

The Role of Blockchain

Blockchain technology is essential to Web3 gaming because of its decentralized nature. It provides transparency and security for transactions, ensuring that in-game assets are owned and verifiable. With blockchain, gamers can hold their in-game items, like NFTs, and transfer or trade them without intermediaries. Smart contracts also make asset management and trading easier on decentralized marketplaces.

Intricacies of of Web3 gaming

Decentralization — Democratizes gaming by giving players influence over updates and adding resilience, minimizing outages and shutdowns.

Security — Blockchain technology offers enhanced security, protecting game histories and player accomplishments. Its decentralized structure also shields player data from potential breaches, making it more secure than centralized systems.

Tokenization — in Web3 gaming enables players to use cryptocurrency tokens for in-game transactions and own unique digital assets with real-world value. It also offers “play-to-earn” mechanics, allowing players to earn real value from gaming experiences.

Ownership — Web3 gaming changes the ownership dynamic. Players own digital assets and control their use, trade, or sale. Blockchain technology verifies each asset’s uniqueness, giving players a stronger sense of value and attachment.

Transformative Implications

  • 1. Unparalleled transparency
  • 2. Digital sovereignty and ownership
  • 3. Collaborative gaming
  • 4. Monetization
  • 5. Player-centric development
  • 6. Guarding digital rarity.
  • 7. Coexistence with traditional gaming

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Video 1: Web3 Game Industry

In this video, we will find the main KPI goals of Web3 Gaming development teams and discover how Moralis delivers new opportunities and improvements in Web3 Gaming.

TOPICS:
▶ Intro To Web3 Gaming
▶ KPI #1 — User Installs (Social)
▶ KPI #2 — User Engagement (Immersion)
▶ KPI #3 — User Retention (UGC)
▶ KPI #4 — User Revenue (New Streams)

Video 2: Web3 For Game Designer

In this video, we update the traditional game design process to take unique advantage of Web3.

TOPICS:
▶ Game Design Process
▶ Player Types
▶ Game Loops
▶ Web3 Balance
▶ Web3 Adoption

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Samuel Asher Rivello
Samuel Asher Rivello

Written by Samuel Asher Rivello

Game Developer & Instructor - Unity Certified. 20+ years of game dev XP. Say Hi: ) http://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com

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