Analyses published reposition blockchain in games as an engine for new economies, not merely collectible tokens. The shift matters because market estimates cited in the analysis put blockchain gaming on a growth trajectory, from roughly USD 13 billion in 2024 to an anticipated USD 301.53 billion by 2030.
The analysis argued that value accrues when digital assets change with play. Developers are advised to move from fixed collectible NFTs toward dynamic, utility-driven tokens that evolve with gameplay and interoperate across titles. Platforms with object-centric models, notably Sui, were cited as enabling this evolution by supporting adaptive assets and faster transaction finality, observations recorded as of January 21.
Designers should embed DeFi mechanisms selectively to support GameFi 2.0 while explicitly modelling inflation, supply dynamics and risk controls so player economies do not resemble speculative schemes.
The report also flagged automated revenue-sharing for user-generated content as a tangible route to create a “third stream” of income for players and creators, reinforcing long-term engagement over short-term trading.
Infrastructure, governance and the compliance ledger
Operational choices remain decisive: low fees, high throughput and sub-second finality are prerequisites for mainstream gameplay. The review highlighted embedded wallet approaches that hide crypto complexity from users—Immutable’s Passport had surpassed 4 million sign-ups in its first year, as of September 13, 2025—illustrating a user-centric path to onboarding Web2 players without exposing them to private-key management.
Smart-contract hardening, on-chain monitoring and custody controls were recommended after-history lessons such as the Ronin Bridge exploit in March 2022. Legal uncertainty was identified as the single largest adoption barrier, with compliance costs weighing heavily on decisions; proposals to clarify the securities/commodity divide, for example the CLARITY Act debate noted on August 20, 2025, were referenced as shaping the operating environment
For product teams and investors the practical takeaway is operational: prioritize tokenomics that reward engagement, invest in infrastructure that removes crypto friction for users, and budget for regulatory compliance and security as core line items. As attention shifts to 2027 projections and the broader 2030 market opportunity, studios and compliance officers will be tested on whether designs can deliver sustained player value rather than speculative cycles.
