The Zilliqa console will have support for AAA games and also cryptocurrency mining features.
The layer 1 blockchain protocol, Zilliqa, has announced the launch of its New game console focused on Web3 features which will compete with big brands like Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony.
According to Zilliqa's official statement, the new video game console is designed to unite the Gamers long-time cryptocurrency enthusiasts, two communities that are often at odds. Zilliqa's new console will feature its own Game Hub, a Web3 wallet and the ability to mine cryptocurrencies.
For now, the blockchain company has not revealed what the technical capabilities of its console's hardware will be; However, judging by the ports shown in the images shared by Zilliqa, it is expected to be a competitive console, capable of move AAA games, capable of competing with major brands such as Nintendo, Microsoft or Sony.
Valentin Cobelea, head of gaming technology at Zilliqa, has explained that the company obtained a great response from its community when they announced their first game at Gamescon. For now, we'll have to wait, as the hub and console won't be available until early 2023.
The goal of this team is to capture the attention of users not only for the hardware specifications and the catalog of games, but also for its Web3 features and by monetary incentives, such as the ability to mine cryptocurrencies.
Zilliqa, Web3 games and traditional gamers
The company hopes to become a benchmark, “Steam's equivalent for Web3 games“Zilliqa’s console and gaming hub will enable non-crypto natives to earn money while playing fun games without the complexity of managing the crypto they earn,” Cobelea explains. He adds: “Zilliqa’s console and gaming hub will enable non-crypto natives to earn money while playing fun games without the complexity of managing the crypto they earn.”
Según un Study published by Zilliqa, Web3 gaming activity has skyrocketed by over 2000% during 2021. Despite the bear market and all the FUD related to cryptocurrencies, some crypto games have managed to have more than 300.000 active users.
However, there is a problem for the widespread adoption of Web3, as users who go to traditional games do so just for fun. However, Web3 games have an economic component and involve a monetary benefit for the player.
This causes rejection among the gamer community, which is generally shown in against blockchain games or the implementation of NFTs in traditional games.
Zilliqa believes that the web3 games They are still in their early stages of development, so they hope that in the future the big studios can offer new game modes that, beyond focusing on monetary incentives, are fun and competitive like Axie Infinity was during the last bullish period.
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