#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate The first wave felt a bit like a "gamified faucet"—if the game wasn't fun, the only reason to stay was the paycheck, which inevitably led to the tokenomic death spirals we saw in 2021-2022. Seeing developers prioritize fun-first gameplay is the "adulting" phase GameFi had to go through.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the core shifts you mentioned, organized for clarity: The GameFi Evolution: 2021 vs. 2026
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MrFlower_XingChen
· 12m ago
2026 GOGOGO 👊
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Dark_Angel
· 2h ago
Buy To Earn 💎
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EagleEye
· 2h ago
Really inspiring post! Thanks for sharing your insights with us.
#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate The first wave felt a bit like a "gamified faucet"—if the game wasn't fun, the only reason to stay was the paycheck, which inevitably led to the tokenomic death spirals we saw in 2021-2022. Seeing developers prioritize fun-first gameplay is the "adulting" phase GameFi had to go through.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the core shifts you mentioned, organized for clarity:
The GameFi Evolution: 2021 vs. 2026