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Why does the
@DimensionalsRPG
team decision to leave Web3 like they did have such a sense of betrayal? What does it mean for Web3 gaming? How do we fix what’s broken?
THE CHALLENGE
@SinjinDavidJung
fucking nailed it with this post. Being a founder in Web3 who raised funds or
As founder in web3 and someone who has spoken with Sasha in the past, I am heartbroken over this entire situation.
An issue that no one mentions is that being in web3 forces game studios - who rarely have to do marketing or make executive decisions - to do the their dev while
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Some moments are utterly surreal.
Today I met
@KieranWarwick
in person for the first time. Kieran is one of the most inspirational founders instrumental in me discovering with Web3 gaming, a brilliant thinker and ideator who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, a
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Your project is funded by an unknown group of backers using you as exit liquidity.
@Ethlizards
just offered our community first dibs at our seed round. Community took over $2.5M of the $5M allocation. VCs and angels get the leftovers.
We are not the same.
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In the past 3 weeks
@LizLabsio
has had highly successful tournaments and IRL activations with
@illuviumio
Gauntlet,
@themachinesgame
,
@playSparkball
, and
@ForgotPlayland
. These have all been centered around the games, not investments, tokenomics or the economic metagame.
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I've had several folks reach out to me regarding the
@illuviumio
internal debate regarding launch times. I considered a video but I think this can reach a wider audience if some of you like and share this. It's going to be long so be prepared. 🧵1/
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Just met with
@markotero
,
@kenwalton
and many of the rest of the
@AzraGames
team. Played the early build of
@legions_legends
. You are not bullish enough on this project. That’s the alpha,
@Ethlizards
.
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Staking has been a goal of
@Ethlizards
for months in the making. Successfully rolled out by our team today. My Lizards are calmly lounging now.
On deck? Whitepaper finalization with community. Then to the next phase of building. Bandwagon filling up. You may want to join now…
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I heard the statement, “Never fade a Warwick” when I found
@illuviumio
a year and a half ago. How do you think me ramping up the team alongside
@KieranWarwick
to make
@ethlizards
the pre-eminent Web3 gaming DAO alongside the pre-eminent Web3 gaming project is going to go?
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Working with founders like
@markotero
(
@AzraGames
) and
@ianbentley
(
@WagmiGameCo
) make Web3 Gaming the most exciting industry in the world.
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It’s not about the factory NFTs after all but about the bean bag chairs we get to sit in along the way.
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1...day since the
@ethlizards
released our whitepaper to become the nexus of Web3 gaming. Have you seen it anon? Why not in the underground lounge yet?
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@aaronmcdnz
and the
@futureverse
team continues to expand on the tooling and ideate on the future of interoperability and metaverse.
@ethlizards
will be squarely situated at the Nexus of Web3 Gaming through our building with legends like this.
#Consensus2024
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Thanks to the many folks who voted for me for
@illuviumio
IMC this epoch. It’s been a privilege to support this epoch and I look forward to serving through launch of the open beta. I’ve never doubted the studio for a moment since I discovered the project years ago. 1/
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Finished a town hall with our awesome
@ethlizards
community. Our community knows what we're building - to the tune of $2.5M raised in our seed round. How does your community feel? They just bag-holding bro?
You don't become the nexus of Web3 gaming by accident.
#ScaleUpYourGame
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Zoom out frens.
Web3 gaming is dead the same way a caterpillar can’t fly.
Web3 gaming is dead in the same way the internet died in 2000.
The number of solid games is 10x larger now than a year ago. And will be 10x that in 2025.
Zoom out frens.
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Immersive. Innovative. Irreverent.
Are you a pioneer? Do your friends describe you as fun but a bit edgy? Committed to Web3 gaming? Why are you not yet an
@ethlizards
??
We just launched the first collection on
@Immutable
zkEVM powered by
@0xPolygon
.🦎🔥 Be early.
🦎
@ethlizards
is committed to Immutable zkEVM, powered by
@0xPolygon
!
Founded originally as a fun PFP project, they have achieved 9.4K+ ETH in trading volume, expanded their scope to being an investment DAO, and are now building immersive interconnected gaming experiences with
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In addition to Web3 gaming investment DAO,
@ethlizards
is now a producer of interconnected gaming experiences with top-tier game studios. We’ve built an incredible IP and brand to go with an amazing community.
The journey to become the epicenter of Web3 gaming starts now.
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Redeployment ✅
Staking: Up Next
Whitepaper LIP: Coming Shortly
Becoming the Preeminent Partner in Web3 Gaming: Sooner than you think
@Ethlizards
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*You believe that Web3 gaming is inevitable.
*You have too limited time to follow 100 projects.
*You want broad access to the sector as an investor or gamer.
*You don’t take yourself too seriously and want a fun, irreverent community.
You are a future
@Ethlizards
holder. 🤝
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Holy fuck. Vibing with both Steffanina bros at
#Consensus2024
was 🔥
@SamSteffanina
and
@MattSteffanina
are some of the realest dudes in the entire space.
@Ethlizards
OGs here…
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If you’re following me, go vote for the awards.
Having participated as a judge in the January awards show, this is 10x easier for many categories. So many games have great builds out. Give ‘em love. Game recognize game.
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When we started
@ethlizards
first products and experiences, we had a vision for what gamers actually want. Not 'interoperable assets' but 'interconnected experiences'. They want their virtual lives to be less disjointed. I'm more convinced now that ever that's the right answer.
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We’re just missing
@TSG__7
and Gaming on the Block has the hosts all together at
#NFTNYC2023
Maybe something
@Ethlizards
…
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The Ethlizards thesis is simple:
We believe Web3 gaming will become the largest asset class in gaming.
As that happens, the number of gamers who come into this industry will grow by orders of magnitude.
1/
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Everyone at
#BTCNashville
loves the
@LizLabsio
Lizards! Even
@HalieyWelchX
had to take a second look.
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Every day as a leader in Web3:
*Wake up
*Work on whatever is most critical for
@ethlizards
*Think about a Web3 gaming meme
*Wonder if anyone is still around
*Talk to a legend in the space who is still building
*Get inspired all over again
*Go to sleep ready to do it again
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After much consideration, I will run for the Strategy council for next Epoch for
@illuviumio
. We've got some more work to do including the critical transition to Gov V2.
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Web3 Gaming is the Gateway Drug to Decentralization. Based on the number of teams about to drop playable content in the next six months, a whole of gamers are about to get addicted…
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Before and after the Half Murph today.
For some reason doing the Murph (or even a half one!) always makes me think of the 3 requirements for success in any endeavor. 🧵
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This PSA is for everyone planning to invest in:
Memecoins
DePINs
AI
Node sales
Gaming tokens
Staking platform
Launchpads
KOL rounds
Some of you weren’t around in previous cycles so consider yourself warned.
If you don’t know where the yield is coming from, YOU are the yield!
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Anyone building in Web3 with so many odds stacked against you has my respect. I was saddened to hear
@staratlas
latest announcement and wish their team members well.
@Ethlizards
is scaling up and has a few Web3 gaming openings. My DMs are open for anyone affected and interested.
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Life doesn’t go like you expect frens. You can be on one trajectory and instantly your path changes.
In those moments, only two things matters.
Do you have conviction and belief in those you alongside you and what you are doing?
Will you give up?
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We talked more than just gaming at
#NFTNYC23
. Wish you were a fly on the wall in the Strand Bookstore in NYC with
@PlayIsFree
and me? Why aren’t you in
@Ethlizardsand
@Welcome_to_Nor
, anon?
#PhilosophyOfGaming
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@KieranWarwick
,
@aaron_warwick
,
@VonNeumannILV
,
@Rogiervdbeek
and the rest of the
@illuviumio
team have cast an enormous vision and we're all at the 20th mile in the marathon. Let's not risk an industry changing launch to achieve merely a 'good' one. end/
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It’s harder to maintain conviction in a down trend during a bull than during a bear. It comes to expectations. When you’re used to down only in a bear market it meets expectations.
Nothing has changed negatively around the core theses of crypto and Web3 Gaming.
Steady lads…
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Web3 gaming studios listen up. Many of you are trying to market better to establish a strong foundation of players. If you are failing to build truly engaged communities and are plagued with transient value extractors, here’s why. It all begins with…"Why". 🧵/1
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@iluanorCercle
@ethlizards
I want to take a break this weekend, but I haven't been able to. Not because I'm not tired...but getting ready for this seed raise has me so amped up for what we're building. Putting the full vision out now that we have Battle in the Beyond to demonstrate the concept is...🔥
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Don't miss this interview with
@KieranWarwick
including his detailed take on raising capital for
@illuviumio
. We also take Interoperable Blockchain Games,
@ethlizards
investment alpha, and how Kieran hired the first AAA developers into Web3 Gaming.
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What’s better than meeting
@KatyjustCANnot
,
@paulbettner
and the
@PlayWildcard
team at DreamHack in Atl? Getting to play Wildcard with my son there who got to experience his first gaming convention with me today.
#DadsPostingTheirWs
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Tired of following NFT projects that bounce up and down based on momentum swings? So are all the rest of us. In a bear market, NFTs with utility are the ones that will last. 2022 will be the year that sensible NFT investors start to change their valuation process. 🧵👇
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@Ethlizards
and
@illuviumio
announce a formal partnership headlined by Battle in the Beyond. Often in Web3 there would be friction for gamers due to gas fees. But, it’s on
@Immutable
. So no gas fees. Do you just hate Ethereum stakers
@0xferg
?
"Battle in the Beyond" Launching next week! 🕹️ Unleash your D1SKs, compete on the leaderboards, and join a community of champions. Are you ready to conquer the Beyond?
@illuviumio
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Looking for a Web3 studio with a track record of success? How about the team that built Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes, a $1B+ Mobile game? Payton from
@AzraGames
and I talk all things Web3 gaming and their Legions and Legends combat RPG, minting Sept 28!
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“If you’re not making some mistakes, you’re not taking enough risk” as a builder.
@santiagoroel
‘10 Years of Mistakes’ episode of
@theempirepod
was one of the most compelling shows I’ve heard in the space.
The courage to put yourself out there is refreshing.
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PSA to Web3 gaming projects:
If you aren’t evaluating how to incorporate ERC-6551 into your build…probably NGMI.
If you don’t even know what that is…join
@Ethlizards
or
@WolvesDAO
or you’re definitely NGMI.
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The SEC should never allow the growth of an industry like crypto with:
*Poor controls allowing security breaches
*Scam content on official socials
*False info manipulating a $1T+ dollar market
*Lack of responsibility for the poor security
Oh, wait. That was the SEC today…
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Memecoins allow financial speculation of the value of cultural narratives and attention. Huge miss this didn’t exist in early days of the internet.
What happens when financial speculation around assets for good video games exists? Gaming = most valuable entertainment sector.
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Chatted with
@0xferg
and 5 different members of
@Immutable
this week on various topics, many related to the new zkEVM. Infrastructure is being laid to scale the future of gaming. If you're not paying attention to the base layers as a builder, what else are you missing out on?
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We’re starting to see serious Web3 gaming projects create partnerships with other game developers, not just infrastructure and VC partners. In the future, visibility into what NFTs are in your wallet will be used for heavy marketing support. 🧵 1/
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It’s official. Ticket is now booked and I’ll be in
#Miami
on January 31st for the Gam3rs Choice Awards with
@WEB3GAM3R
. I know a number of the builders and influencers in the industry will be there. My DMs are open so let’s make sure to catch up if you’re among them!
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So pleased to be joined by the legendary
@santiagoroel
to discuss the current state of Web3 gaming. We tackle challenges to builders, what makes successful teams, and future trends surrounding DAOs, user retention, and decentralization. Don't miss it!
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@AzraGames
My top 10, in alphabetical order:
Artieverse
@theartieverse
Blocklords
@BLOCKLORDS
Civitas
@playcivitas
FLUF
@flufworld
Illuvium
@illuviumio
Mighty Action Heroes
@PlayMightyHero
Nor
@Welcome_to_Nor
Omega Royale
@OmegaRoyaleEN
Shrapnel
@playSHRAPNEL
Thalon
@thalondao
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Lots of discussions ongoing regarding the
@illuvium
fuel pricing structure. My proposal is fairly in line with previous team comments and I have no more knowledge from any recent discussions as this hasn’t come up recently in council. Here is what I think and why: 1/
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What do
@0xPolygon
,
@Immutable
,
@MeritCircle_IO
and
@ethlizards
have in common? All OG GameFi projects building out the gaming tech stack of the future. All happy to partner with other studios. All focused on the best gamer experience. Web3 gaming coming into it's own finally.
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But gamers do want immersive, interconnected experiences.
@Ethlizards
is building the first interconnected gaming experience (IGE). And it is coming soon. Not Web3 ‘Soon’. But within weeks, not months. If you’re not down with the lizards, you’re not paying attention. /end
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Some of you want the TLDR on
@ethlizards
but don’t want to read.
Sound on for the alpha folks.
Who are the Ethlizards? 🦎
Sound on 🔊
(watch until the end!)
Hope you all are ready for the next chapter in Ethlizards' story. Things are just starting to heat up! 🔥
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Hot take: Pokemon allocating 0.2% of their headcount towards Web3 isn’t as big a deal as people are making it out to be…
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@TGIFresco
@itsGnoc
@ethlizards
@WolvesDAO
This is why Ethlizards isnt trying to become a AAA studio and take the high risk play. Watch as we build out 20 dapps and mini-games with the top 10-15 studios over the next 5 years and see if that isn’t a better overall approach than aiming for one big home run.
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@ethlizards
is the Web3 gaming mullet. Serious building in the front. Wild lounge party in the back.
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If you enjoyed that
@ethlizards
and
@WolvesDAO
space, you need to check out my interview with
@UltiCrypto
. The founder of
@DyveXYZ
, positioned to be a major player for NFT shorting that I believe can have a massive impact on pfp and gaming projects alike.
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@SashaMackinnon
looking forward to seeing what’s coming. Would be really open to a exploring potential collab with you. Shoot me a DM and we can chat… 👀
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Gamers don’t want interoperable assets. They want interconnected experiences. They want full immersion.
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Can’t wait to record Gamified live in Austin here at
#Consensus2024
.
Why?
Because Web3 Gaming is INEVITABLE!
@SamSteffanina
@Lemz_42
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As a builder in Web3 gaming, if you’re not using AI you are doing it wrong. Would you consider using pen and paper for all of your work? Do you avoid Excel because it seems like ‘cheating’? If the answer is No to both, consider that AI is just the next step in tech. 🧵1/
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In 2021 and 2022, all I heard about was the idea that every studio would build interoperable assets. And this was bullshit. “I want my WOW Shaman jungling in League”, said no one ever. This doesn’t make sense technically, financially, or from an experience/lore standpoint. 1/
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The moment when soon becomes July 25, 2024...
🚀 Open Beta Mainnet Launch Date Confirmed! 🚀
Rangers, the moment we've all been eagerly anticipating, has finally arrived: we now have a confirmed launch date. Illuvium officially launches on July 25, 2024! 🎉
Why July? While we could launch sooner, we're trying to squeeze in
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We know Play-to-Earn isn't sustainable. But what comes next? Play-and-earn, Play-to-own, Play-and-own? What does it all mean and which will win? Join me as I discuss the different Web3 Gaming models and how it all fits together:
#Web3Gaming
#PlayToEarn
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Big credit to
@illuviumio
for listening to the community feedback on the
#Illuvitars
pricing and drop structure. This IIP is lit and addressed all of the main concerns I and the community shared. We're moving toward a non-Web3 native adoption model for the long term. LFG indeed.
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Per popular demand, I’m going to share my thoughts on Illuvitar pricing as this discussion has been underway for several months. TSG and I discussed this a bit in our recent interview but I want to elaborate further. It’s going to be another long one so buckle up. 🧵 1/
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I'm seeing interns bring coffee to people who work at their companies. Can I get some coffee
@LizLabsIntern
?
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I was in a Web2 job in an industry that had existed for over 100 years but then I started listening to
@SamSteffanina
’s Gamified spaces and in 6 months I became full-time CEO of
@Ethlizards
and we’re now set to become the nexus of Web3 gaming!
Correlation?
Clearly.
Our discord was stuck at 38k members for weeks but then I started listening to
@SamSteffanina
’s Gamified spaces and in less than two weeks we had over 70,000 new fans join the
@PlayWildcard
community.
Correlation??
Obviously.
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Looking for more builders changing the Web3 gaming industry?
@PlayIsFree
and I caught up to deep dive into
@Welcome_to_Nor
current status, state of the industry and markets, and some challenges for builders right now. IYKYK
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Imagine what 'interoperable assets' would look like if they met a desire gamers actually have. Nobody wants their Fortnite Sniper Rifle airdropped to their Teemo in League. What if instead someone curated a fun, cross-project EXPERIENCE between amazing studios?
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"A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." 17/
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Web3 Gaming needs more specialized solutions across all infrastructure components. Wallets, token standards, marketplaces, and yes, blockchains.
Most L2s are like Swiss Army knives—versatile but not specialized.
@Immutable
doing what’s needed by going hard after gaming, IMO.
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If you’re in
@illuviumio
, we need to re-vote this weekend due to an issue with IIP-26. If you voted, thank you but please take the time to vote once more! Thanks to everyone that voted for me. If you’re still undecided, here is my candidate video:
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Web3 Gaming is Inevitable. AI is Inevitable. Community focused projects are Inevitable.
What is Inevitable^3
@ethlizards
? Ineviception?
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No one personally embodies the vibe of the
@LizLabsio
Bopping better than
@DancingEddie_
.
The Web3 Gaming Mullet had never been stronger!
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Play-to-earn is starting to fade away in the Web3 gaming space as a core game mechanic. We’ll thankfully see the rise of play-and-earn and play-to-own in the second wave of Web3 games launching in 2023.
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*If the game is anything less than AAA quality or lacks key features, the project will be permanently harmed. The experience must be fully featured and compelling. This is not my opinion, this concept has been repeatedly confirmed based on multiple studies. 9/
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If you don’t understand why
@ethlizards
is the Web3 Gaming Mullet (serious building in the front and an irreverent party in the back), come closer little lizard frens…
A little montage of the wild times through our first 10 episodes of Lizard Lookout
Expect more crazy moments in future episodes
Join us weekly to laugh and learn, all in one show
Shoutout to
@crystalstclair_
for the edits and
@jakontilt
for the memes 🙏
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So now that the market is ded, am I finally allowed to go touch grass? Askin’ for a friend.
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✌️Based take: We really don’t need need another L1, L2 or L3 right now. Let’s build more use cases for what we have.
🌶️ Spicy take: I’m investing in the first L69 someone launches.
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Things don’t always go smoothly when building. In fact, we’ve been very fortunate that we haven’t had technical issues on any of our previous launches.
But when things go wrong, the most important question a project answers is,
“Did you think of your community first in your
Gm Lizards!
Sorry but we've been having issues with our mint on Mintify's platform. For this reason we are postponing the T2 FCFS phase by 24 hours while we troubleshoot and deploy a solution.
A message from
@Ani_Knows
, our Chief Ethlizard Officer:
Liz frens,
Many of our new
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