Jonathan Bouzanquet, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Playa3ull Games, has joined SlateCast from CryptoSlate alongside editor-in-chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill. During a thought-provoking discussion, Bouzanquet shared his vision for blockchain gaming, focusing on a community-driven approach, sustainable funding, and the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize the gaming industry.
Building Games Inside Out: A Player-Centric Philosophy
The discussion focused on Playa3ull’s unique approach to game development, which they call “building games inside out.” This method emphasizes community involvement from the outset.
Jonathan said: “With Play3bull, we’re bringing the community back into the game. We don’t just want to say to the player: this is our game, play it or fuck off. We mean, here’s the game. What do you think? How can we improve it?
This strategy involves an advisory board rather than a traditional DAO, aiming for a dialogue between developers and players to shape the evolution of the game based on real feedback.
The Importance of Digital Asset Ownership
A significant part of the conversation focused on the benefits of blockchain for gaming, particularly in terms of asset ownership. Jonathan highlighted the frustrations of traditional gaming in which players do not own their in-game achievements.
“Since you are investing a huge amount of time, it is important to own these assets and they have value,”
he remarked, envisioning a future in which these assets could have utility between games.
Playa3ull’s economic model: the Bull token
Jonathan detailed the economic system of Playa3ull, centered around the Bull Token. Unlike many gaming platforms with separate tokens for each game, Playa3ull uses a single token in its ecosystem for greater stability and broader utility.
“So our coin comes into being through our node system…half of the coin goes to the business for running the business, and the other half goes to the nodes.”
he explained, describing a model that supports both development and community engagement.
Anticipating the role of AI in game development
Looking ahead, Jonathan discussed the integration of AI into game development, predicting a transformative shift in which AI could significantly alter the way games are created and experienced.
“I think over the next 12 months to two years we’re going to see a complete reorganization of game development where you’re just talking to an AI.”
he said, suggesting that Playa3ull prepare for this change by developing AI tools.
Conclusion
The SlateCast episode with Jonathan Bouzanquet provided an in-depth look at the evolving relationship between cryptocurrency and gaming. From owning innovative assets to potentially reshaping how games are developed and played, integrating blockchain into games promises to revolutionize player experience and value. As regulatory frameworks expand and more gamers demand true ownership of their digital assets, the intersection of blockchain and gaming will be a critical area to watch in the coming years.
