Analysis of the Development Path of Decentralization Platform

Decentralization games have always been a hot topic in the crypto market. Recently, the gaming platform Magic on Arbitrum has exploded in popularity, sparking widespread discussion. Some have compared it to the "Nintendo" of the crypto world, corresponding to Gala Games, which is referred to as the "Web3 version of Steam." These two vastly different models raise a question: which development path should decentralized gaming platforms choose?

Development Model of Traditional Gaming Platforms

There are mainly three development models for traditional game industry platforms:

1. Studio Mode: Starting from a game studio, gradually developing into a large company with multiple game IPs. Representative companies include Blizzard, Nintendo, etc.

2. Development Engine Model: Provides game development tools and platform, allowing users to create games independently. Roblox is a typical representative.

3. Distribution platform model: Taking Steam as an example, starting with its own games and developing into a game distribution platform.

The Development Path of Blockchain Gaming Platforms

Similar to the three models of traditional platforms, the decentralized platform also has a similar development path:

1. Game Studio Model and Public Chain Ecosystem

Some successful blockchain game developers choose to issue their own public chains, such as Dapper Labs issuing the Flow public chain and Axie Infinity issuing Ronin. This model requires the studio's first game to be successful; otherwise, the public chain will struggle to attract users. However, it may also bring security risks, such as the Ronin theft incident.

2. Development Engine Mode

Decentralization game development engines like Fragnova and Cocos-CBX provide developers with more freedom. However, compared to mature platforms like UE and Unity, there is still significant room for improvement.

3. Distribution platform model

Many decentralized platforms choose this asset-light and operation-heavy model, such as TreasureDAO and Gala Games. However, the number and quality of games currently launched still have a significant gap compared to traditional platforms.

Development Space and Challenges

Decentralization gaming platforms still have huge development space compared to traditional platforms. The key lies in:

• How to create a hit game or attract high-quality games to the platform
• How to attract more developers and players
• How to surpass centralized platforms in user experience and security

In the coming years, decentralized platforms will face challenges and opportunities in various aspects such as technology and market. Continuous innovation is needed to achieve success in the intense market competition.