Exploring Interoperability in Gaming: Opportunities and Obstacles

Rod Oliveira
reNFTLabs
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2 min readApr 12, 2023
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Today’s blog post delves into the fascinating topic of interoperability in the gaming sphere, a concept that has generated considerable interest among gamers and developers alike.

‍What’s Interoperability?

By definition, interoperability in Web3 is the ability of a product or system to operate smoothly across different platforms in conjunction with other products or services. Interoperability can be described simply as the creation of a digital asset aka NFT since, fundamentally, only the creator has control over it.‍

So, what’s the current state of interoperability in Web3?‍

Technical Challenges in Achieving Interoperability

The prospect of transferring assets across various games is exhilarating. However, achieving this goal presents game developers with numerous technical challenges. Each game’s uniqueness complicates the development of a universal platform capable of working with all games. Furthermore, security and privacy considerations are critical in guaranteeing the safe transfer of assets.‍

Transferring assets between game engines, such as Unity 3D and Unreal Engine, also entails several technical difficulties. These engines use distinct file formats for asset storage, necessitating asset conversion before importing them into Unreal Engine. Additionally, Unity primarily employs C# while Unreal Engine utilizes C++, resulting in scripting language differences that demand substantial technical expertise for a smooth transition.

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https://www.renft.io/blog-posts/exploring-interoperability-in-gaming-opportunities-and-obstacles

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Rod Oliveira
reNFTLabs

Passionate marketer and entrepreneur by day, dreamcatcher by night. A dude who writes about everything. Games, innovation, leadership, growth hacking and more.