Lost in Wonderland

Crypto gaming projects are losing sight of their actual customers, the players, and the article argues that developers must build for players rather than token holders, speculators or land buyers. It contends that governance tokens are mostly bought by investors, speculators and lenders who do not play the game, which introduces competing masters for the team. Virtual land mechanics, such as plots near the spawn point being worth more, are cited as creating barriers to player discovery and engagement. The article points to Nintendo and Riot's League of Legends as examples of long-term value built around players.