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{"meta":{"keywords":"pc, gaming, crypto, collide, pre-built, gaming, computer","description":"how NFTs and virtual worlds could inspire the next big gaming craze"},"active":true,"show_in_home":true,"show_as_recent":false,"show_as_popular":false,"_id":"61267423bafd60deb96327d5","aid":"cardano","big_image_path":"cardano-big.jpg","date":"08/25/2021","elements":[{"content":"<p><em><br data-mce-bogus='1'></em></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>The gaming world has always been at the forefront of digital innovation, but as of late, blockchain technology has stolen a lot of the spotlight. Offering new and interesting ways to store and transfer value, cryptocurrencies are changing the way we approach the digital world.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>What happens when these two digital juggernauts come together to form something even greater? Complex virtual worlds with living economies, digital currencies with intrinsic value, and even one of a kind digital avatars are just some of the promising results of this union.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>In this article, we’re going to take an in-depth look at crypto gaming, and why high-quality <strong>pre-built gaming PCs</strong> are going to become more important than ever as blockchain technology merges with the gaming world. We will be focusing on the Cardano blockchain specifically and the projects being built using this “third generation” solution.</p><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>What is Crypto Gaming?</h2><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>First off, what exactly does crypto have to do with gaming at all?</p><p><br></p><p>Even if you are an avid PC gamer and are also into crypto, there’s a good chance you might not be aware of the fact that there is a lot of crossover between these two areas of digital technology. Increasingly so, as the case happens to be.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>There’s nothing new about digital worlds and in-game currencies, or even full blown video game economies. Sandbox games like <em>Second Life</em>, old school role play chat apps like <em>Gaia Online</em>, and today’s plethora of MMOs offer gamers various ways to communicate, trade items, and even generate real world value by various means.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>But what if these in-game monies or items were actually pegged to a real virtual currency? That’s the premise that is being explored right now, as game developers are trying to explore ways in which crypto currencies can be integrated seamlessly into their games.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>There are already plenty of gamification elements in crypto. Point systems, lotteries, bonuses, and cute characters abound. With the rise of NFTs (Non-fungible tokens), we are even seeing a ton of digital trading cards and other virtual items being represented on the blockchain. It’s this area specifically that is rapidly expanding and which could be the next big thing in both crypto and gaming.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Gamers already spend days and weeks grinding for special items, scouring dungeons or raiding difficult bosses in order to get rare loot and digital money. This holds true all across the gaming world. It only makes sense that at a certain point, these video game currencies and even the very items themselves would somehow be represented by an actual monetary value apart from underground gamer economies.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>What crypto gaming offers is not only a seamless and secure way to potentially trade valuable in-game items from one player to another, but a means by which value can be represented all throughout the gaming world. Unique rare avatars, in-game locations such as land and buildings, special items, in-game currency, and so much more, can all be represented with blockchain technology.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>This not only means that the items would have intrinsic value and that they would be impossible to dupe or replicate through cheats, but they would exist outside of the game. They could be traded on open markets or by friends, like a physical trading card. These transactions would be secured and verified on the blockchain, preserving transaction history and ensuring that the value of these pieces gets handed over correctly. All without the need for intermediaries or even a functioning game client.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Games like Axie Infinity are also proving that value can be represented in the form of tradable and breedable pets. Having recently taken off, games like this are what pre-build gaming PCs were made for. Fun, interactive, and actually worth a gamer’s time to invest in. At this point, it’s clear that gaming is evolving into something more than just a form of interactive entertainment, but is morphing into another form of social and economic activity not unlike what happened with social media (which is also beginning to see integrations with blockchain technology as well).</p><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>Why Cardano is Perfect For Gaming</h2><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Not all blockchains are created equal, though. For those who are relatively new to crypto and how these digital currencies could be used for gaming purposes, here’s a quick primer.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>The popular idea of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is that they are a digital store of value. It is for this reason that coins like Bitcoin are often called digital gold. They don’t really do anything outside of representing value in a new way that is secure and convenient.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>These would be considered 1st generation cryptocurrencies. 2nd generation cryptos, like Ethereum, are what many are familiar with. This technology includes decentralized finance and smart contracts, which are essentially currencies that can be programmed to perform certain functions on the blockchain.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Cardano is an older crypto project that is considered a 3rd generation cryptocurrency because of how scalable it is. The problem with apps built using Ethereum, for instance, is that the cost of performing actions has risen considerably as more users interact on the blockchain. Many even consider Ethereum to be “unusable” at this point for the vast majority of people, simply because of the cost of doing business.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>No one wants to pay $50 to buy a $5 virtual item. That’s the reality of what is going on with the Ethereum blockchain at the moment, and while possible solutions are on the horizon, they are a ways off at the time of this writing.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>This is where highly scalable solutions like Cardano come in, and why the Cardano blockchain may prove to be the most successful arena for developers looking to fuse crypto and gaming in the near future. Cardano is releasing smart contract technology this September, and with it, a host of different protocols will be launching that will be affordable and lightning fast. This is exactly what you need if you want to build thriving gaming communities that will appeal to a wide audience.</p><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>NFTs and Digital Worlds</h2><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>All of this is well and good, but where does gaming fit in?</p><p><br></p><p>Already, much like other blockchains such as Ethereum and the Binance Smart Chain, NFTs are being minted on Cardano. These special tokens can represent anything, from video game avatars to collectable items, and these items can be made to possess certain attributes that are stored on the blockchain.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Through specialized protocols, these NFTs can be used by gamers to interact with other players in digital worlds, or be traded outside of the game worlds. Depending on the rarity or stats of these items, these NFTs might be more intrinsically valuable than others, and could have more utility in the games that they are being made for.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>The use cases for such technology is only beginning to be explored, but from the looks of things, it’s about to explode. Imagine owning land on the blockchain that could accrue in value and be developed inside of a certain digital world? Or what about an in-game currency that can be easily traded for money in the real world and that can be acquired by going on quests with your friends? This money could then be staked, or placed on a different protocol and accrue interest over time, like in a bank account.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>The possibilities for what crypto technology offers to the gaming world is truly astounding, and Cardano is one of the blockchains that is poised to take full advantage of these opportunities.</p><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>The Hottest Crypto Game on Cardano?</h2><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>From the looks of things, there’s never been a better time to finance a pre-built gaming PC, as the gaming world is about to get even more interesting than it already is.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>If you are interested in crypto gaming on Cardano, you might be wondering, what is there to do at the moment? The truth is that many of these blockchain-based games all across the crypto world are only in their infancy. Even well-established titles on Ethereum are only just beginning to spread their wings and actually produce functioning game clients and apps.</p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>That being said, the earlier you jump into the action, the better you will be positioned to take advantage of this technology as it rolls out.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>When it comes to Cardano specifically, since their smart contracts are only just beginning to rollout, functioning games are few and far between. However, the groundwork is already being prepared for several titles that already have vibrant communities and thriving economies.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>One such title that is showing a ton of promise is <a href='https://www.drunkendragon.games/' data-mce-href='https://www.drunkendragon.games/'>Drunken Dragon Games</a>, which is a Cardano-based trading card and economy simulation game that will involve putting parties together based on cards you collect, going on quests, building taverns and inns based on furniture and items represented on the blockchain, and so much more.</p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p>","id":"p0","sort_index":0,"type":"paragraph"},{"alt":"pc-gaming-crypto-collide","content":"pc-gaming-crypto-collide.png","id":"img1","sort_index":1,"type":"image"},{"content":"<p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>According to their roadmap, players will take control of various adventurers that will have certain stats and that will also have the ability to level up and go on quests, with gameplay centered around various player-controlled rest stops. All of this will be on the blockchain and be represented as tradable items with their own value.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Already you are able to obtain these items and as we speak, their Grandmaster Adventurers (the rarest and presumably best player characters) are being minted and traded on the Cardano blockchain. Apparently there will also be a large element to this ecosystem that will be purely artistic, as the pixel tiles (trading cards) that represent certain furniture items and tavern parts can be amassed and assembled into beautiful 2.5Dimensional game spaces that will be viewable and possibly even interacted with by other players. Keeping in mind that even the players themselves will be tradable characters that have intrinsic value on the blockchain, the opportunity for endless hours of dungeon crawling, community building, and role playing is evident to see even from this vantage point.</p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p>","id":"p2","sort_index":2,"type":"paragraph"},{"alt":"clx gaming pc","content":"clx-gaming-pc.png","id":"img3","sort_index":3,"type":"image"},{"content":"<p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>This is just one promising example of the kind of incredible PC gaming experiences that are on the horizon, as crypto and video games merge to create living digital economies and new kinds of virtual experiences. If you have been thinking about getting a brand-new high-quality gaming PC, this is certainly the right time. As crypto gaming is about to explode as <a href='https://www.gfinityesports.com/cryptocurrency/cardano-smart-contracts-release-date-ada-launch-delay-goguen-alonzo-hard-fork-update/' data-mce-href='https://www.gfinityesports.com/cryptocurrency/cardano-smart-contracts-release-date-ada-launch-delay-goguen-alonzo-hard-fork-update/'>Cardano smart contracts</a> get released, not to mention the upcoming holiday game season, the writing is on the walls. You can take a look at our selection of <a href='https://www.clxgaming.com/gaming-pc' data-mce-href='https://www.clxgaming.com/gaming-pc'>high-performance gaming PCs</a> right here at CLX and find one that has the exact specifications and look you want, or give our team a call and we will help you find the best gaming machine for your needs.</p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p>","id":"p4","sort_index":4,"type":"paragraph"}],"mid_image_path":"cardano-mid.jpg","sid":"press-releases","small_image_path":"cardano-small.jpg","sub_title":"how NFTs and virtual worlds could inspire the next big gaming craze","title":"PC Gaming and Crypto Collide on the Cardano Blockchain"}
