The play-to-earn blockchain gaming space has experienced tremendous growth in recent months. In fact, Axie Infinity—one of the flagship play-to-earn projects—recorded huge gains in 2021. Here’s why play-to-earn is likely to continue expanding:
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There is increasing integration between blockchain games and the metaverse.
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Play-to-earn titles are incorporating NFTs more extensively.
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We can expect growing institutional capital flow into play-to-earn projects.
If you’re looking for solid alternatives to Axie Infinity, here are three notable tokens worth considering right now.
Splinterlands (SPS)
Splinterlands (SPS) is primarily a collectible card game featuring fast, competitive battles between players. Gamers assemble unique card collections—each represented by NFTs—and compete in a variety of skill-based matches where winners earn rewards.
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Players can also buy and sell in-game collectibles within the Splinterlands ecosystem. The game’s native governance token, Splintershards (SPS), currently has a market capitalization around $65 million, indicating room for further growth.
Battle of Guardians (BGS)
Battle of Guardians (BGS) is built on Unreal Engine and is an NFT-driven multiplayer title. It supports multiple chains, allowing access via Binance Smart Chain or Solana. The game aims to deliver an immersive experience and stands out as one of the more exciting play-to-earn projects available today.
CryptoKitties (WCK)
CryptoKitties (WCK) is a blockchain-based game where players collect and breed cute digital kittens, each backed by NFTs. The platform maintains a catalog that lets players view and purchase kittens they’re interested in. Launched in 2017, CryptoKitties was an early mover in the space; while it grew more slowly than Axie Infinity initially, it has since built a loyal following.