Web3 Revolution in Gaming: Exploring In-Game Economies with Keifer Zang

The Web3 Gamer - Episode 9: Web3 Revolution in Gaming: Exploring In-Game Economies with Keifer ZangIn this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're joined by Keifer Zang, a leading voice in the intersection of web3 and gaming. Keifer offers insights into the evolving game economies powered by blockchain and how they're reshaping the way we play and profit. Dive deep into the mechanics of decentralized gaming platforms, tokenized assets, and the potential of play-to-earn models. Join us as we explore the future of gaming, where every player is not just a participant but also a stakeholder in a vast, interconnected digital economy.Join us as we explore:In game economies and tokenomics in web3 gamingKeifer's Background in the spaceThe vision Keifer has for in game economies <br/>Listen in to this insightful conversation and discover the exciting possibilities of Web3 Gaming with Keifer Zang.Links to Keifer's Socials:TwitterLinkedinThreads
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game economy, monetization, consulting, token models Economy, Game economies, Web three (00:01:52 - 01:04:21)In this podcast episode, the host interviews Kiefer Zhang, a game economy and monetization consultant specializing in economics design. Kiefer has been involved in the Blockchain space since 2014 and has designed token models and incentive systems since 2018. He has provided economic consulting services for top gaming companies to help them achieve sustainable economies and monetization strategies. The host was impressed by Kiefer's understanding of economics and his ability to explain complex systems in an accessible way. They discussed the importance of having someone like Kiefer on a game development team and how these systems can enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the host found the conversation with Kiefer to be insightful and informative. The transcript is a conversation between Matthew Snow and Kiefer Zhang discussing gaming and in-game economies. They talk about the importance of in-game economies, differences between web2 and web3 game monetization strategies, and the benefits of web3 gaming. They also discuss the impact of speculators on game economies and the need for a balance between economic gameplay and the core game experience. They express disappointment with certain web 3 games and emphasize the importance of making games accessible to a wide range of people. The conversation covers trends in web 3 gaming, the success of "God's Unchained," the mechanics of "Dark Forest," regulatory oversight, and the challenges traditional gaming companies may face in web3 gaming. The transcript concludes with advice for those starting out in web3 projects or gaming.