How You Can Earn Money Playing Free Games

The free-to-play business model for video games is thriving, but with play-to-earn a new way to monetize games, gamers and their efforts is entering the industry. Ever since the games industry had its breakthrough in the early 80s, there have been a variety of business models. Alongside the traditional retail sales there would always be an alternative. The concept of buying full priced games in a store never really changed. Yet, these stores have moved from street corners, to web shops and now even to digital distribution stores. However, it’s the alternative distribution model that has my interested. I believe that the value proposition of play-to-earn games is incredible. This blockchain-powered business model will convince millions of gamers, developers and investors in the coming years.

Before we dive into blockchain games and the play-to-earn (P2E) business model, it’s important to look at the past. Ever since the eighties there has been an alternative for the classic paid video games retail model. In addition consumers have become well adjusted to digital value. These are important trends to highlight, as they enable the play-to-earn business model to succeed.

Short history of alternative distribution

Alternative distribution of video games outside the tradition retail system has been…