Minecraft declares that NFT & Blockchain Technologies not Permitted
by Minecraft declares that NFT & Blockchain Technologies are not permitted on their servers, one of the most popular video games. The chase for profits and exclusivity, leading to a disparity between players, are some of the reasons Minecraft has cited.
blockchain technologies are not permitted to be integrated inside our Minecraft client and server applications nor may they be utilized to create NFTs associated with any in-game content, including worlds, skins, persona items, or other mods”
Minecraft Via their Blog
Minecraft cited issues like applications of blockchain technologies built over the game having aspects of scarcity and exclusion. Which in turn creates a scenario of haves and have-nots. Going against the Minecraft values of Creative Inclusion and steering the game space to a marketplace. The game is concerned about the authenticity of the projects. Rug pulls have become a common thing in the community and as with any budding economy.
Microsoft has focused on the rarity of NFTs negatively. In turn, failing to see aspects of blockchain technology would bring much bigger change to the Minecraft ecosystem. Having ownership over your own creations on Minecraft is a plus to the game world. The company has shied away from taking up the opportunity. To create an ecosystem out of robust and honest blockchain technology.
“Minecraft has failed to govern and steer yet another 141million active game users in what is more than likely the future of the Internet and its interactions.”
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The announcement has affected companies like NFT Worlds. A decentralised, fully customizable, community-driven, play-to-earn gaming platform. Where world owners can create their own limitless metaverse games or experiences for players or exclusive communities within their worlds. They have recently released a plan for moving after the announcement. Sharing their announcement via their Twitter.Minecraft declares that NFT & Blockchain
Minecraft declaring that NFT & Blockchain are not permitted is a disservice to the community.
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