\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Subscribe To Our Newsletter

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\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuNhMuEGk0M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Could Crypto Destabilize Nations? Hillary Clinton Believes They Can","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"could-crypto-destabilize-nations-hillary-clinton-believes-they-can","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:51:40","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:51:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2340","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2280,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 22:00:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 11:00:29","post_content":"\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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So when we\u2019re talking about making decisions and trying to be strategic and building alliances, there\u2019s a whole new layer of activity that could be extremely destabilizing, and, in the wrong hands or in alliances with the wrong people, could be direct threats to many of our nation-states and certainly to the global currency markets.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuNhMuEGk0M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Could Crypto Destabilize Nations? Hillary Clinton Believes They Can","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"could-crypto-destabilize-nations-hillary-clinton-believes-they-can","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:51:40","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:51:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2340","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2280,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 22:00:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 11:00:29","post_content":"\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\u201cIt appears as though China is going to prevent outside technology payment systems, like the cryptocurrency development, from playing a big role inside China, because I think they recognize \u2013 given their nationalism \u2013 perhaps earlier than other nations in the US, Europe, elsewhere, that this could be a direct threat to sovereignty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we\u2019re talking about making decisions and trying to be strategic and building alliances, there\u2019s a whole new layer of activity that could be extremely destabilizing, and, in the wrong hands or in alliances with the wrong people, could be direct threats to many of our nation-states and certainly to the global currency markets.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuNhMuEGk0M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Could Crypto Destabilize Nations? Hillary Clinton Believes They Can","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"could-crypto-destabilize-nations-hillary-clinton-believes-they-can","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:51:40","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:51:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2340","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2280,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 22:00:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 11:00:29","post_content":"\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Clinton is also in agreeance with the blanket ban<\/a> imposed by the Chinese government upon all crypto-related business activities, contrary to popular belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt appears as though China is going to prevent outside technology payment systems, like the cryptocurrency development, from playing a big role inside China, because I think they recognize \u2013 given their nationalism \u2013 perhaps earlier than other nations in the US, Europe, elsewhere, that this could be a direct threat to sovereignty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we\u2019re talking about making decisions and trying to be strategic and building alliances, there\u2019s a whole new layer of activity that could be extremely destabilizing, and, in the wrong hands or in alliances with the wrong people, could be direct threats to many of our nation-states and certainly to the global currency markets.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuNhMuEGk0M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Could Crypto Destabilize Nations? Hillary Clinton Believes They Can","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"could-crypto-destabilize-nations-hillary-clinton-believes-they-can","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:51:40","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:51:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2340","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2280,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 22:00:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 11:00:29","post_content":"\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\u201cOne more area that I hope nation-states start paying greater attention to is the rise of cryptocurrency because what looks like a very interesting and somewhat exotic effort to literally mine new coins in order to trade with them, has the potential for undermining currencies, for undermining the role of the dollar as the reserve currency, for destabilizing nations, perhaps starting with small ones but going much larger.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinton is also in agreeance with the blanket ban<\/a> imposed by the Chinese government upon all crypto-related business activities, contrary to popular belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt appears as though China is going to prevent outside technology payment systems, like the cryptocurrency development, from playing a big role inside China, because I think they recognize \u2013 given their nationalism \u2013 perhaps earlier than other nations in the US, Europe, elsewhere, that this could be a direct threat to sovereignty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we\u2019re talking about making decisions and trying to be strategic and building alliances, there\u2019s a whole new layer of activity that could be extremely destabilizing, and, in the wrong hands or in alliances with the wrong people, could be direct threats to many of our nation-states and certainly to the global currency markets.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuNhMuEGk0M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Could Crypto Destabilize Nations? Hillary Clinton Believes They Can","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"could-crypto-destabilize-nations-hillary-clinton-believes-they-can","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:51:40","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:51:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2340","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2280,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 22:00:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 11:00:29","post_content":"\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Clinton predicts \"the rise of artificial intelligence\" as a threat to nation-states and multinational corporations. She also believes that cryptocurrencies will have a negative impact on the US dollar - posing a threat to small and large nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne more area that I hope nation-states start paying greater attention to is the rise of cryptocurrency because what looks like a very interesting and somewhat exotic effort to literally mine new coins in order to trade with them, has the potential for undermining currencies, for undermining the role of the dollar as the reserve currency, for destabilizing nations, perhaps starting with small ones but going much larger.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinton is also in agreeance with the blanket ban<\/a> imposed by the Chinese government upon all crypto-related business activities, contrary to popular belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt appears as though China is going to prevent outside technology payment systems, like the cryptocurrency development, from playing a big role inside China, because I think they recognize \u2013 given their nationalism \u2013 perhaps earlier than other nations in the US, Europe, elsewhere, that this could be a direct threat to sovereignty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we\u2019re talking about making decisions and trying to be strategic and building alliances, there\u2019s a whole new layer of activity that could be extremely destabilizing, and, in the wrong hands or in alliances with the wrong people, could be direct threats to many of our nation-states and certainly to the global currency markets.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuNhMuEGk0M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Could Crypto Destabilize Nations? Hillary Clinton Believes They Can","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"could-crypto-destabilize-nations-hillary-clinton-believes-they-can","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:51:40","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:51:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2340","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2280,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 22:00:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 11:00:29","post_content":"\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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After a discussion of \"the new global order\", Clinton discusses with Bloomberg a variety of topics, namely trade policies and foreign relations in regards to China and Russia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinton predicts \"the rise of artificial intelligence\" as a threat to nation-states and multinational corporations. She also believes that cryptocurrencies will have a negative impact on the US dollar - posing a threat to small and large nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne more area that I hope nation-states start paying greater attention to is the rise of cryptocurrency because what looks like a very interesting and somewhat exotic effort to literally mine new coins in order to trade with them, has the potential for undermining currencies, for undermining the role of the dollar as the reserve currency, for destabilizing nations, perhaps starting with small ones but going much larger.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinton is also in agreeance with the blanket ban<\/a> imposed by the Chinese government upon all crypto-related business activities, contrary to popular belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt appears as though China is going to prevent outside technology payment systems, like the cryptocurrency development, from playing a big role inside China, because I think they recognize \u2013 given their nationalism \u2013 perhaps earlier than other nations in the US, Europe, elsewhere, that this could be a direct threat to sovereignty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we\u2019re talking about making decisions and trying to be strategic and building alliances, there\u2019s a whole new layer of activity that could be extremely destabilizing, and, in the wrong hands or in alliances with the wrong people, could be direct threats to many of our nation-states and certainly to the global currency markets.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuNhMuEGk0M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Could Crypto Destabilize Nations? Hillary Clinton Believes They Can","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"could-crypto-destabilize-nations-hillary-clinton-believes-they-can","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:51:40","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:51:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2340","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2280,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 22:00:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 11:00:29","post_content":"\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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The former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton thinks that certain cryptocurrencies could threaten the dominance of not just the US Dollar, but the stability of whole nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a discussion of \"the new global order\", Clinton discusses with Bloomberg a variety of topics, namely trade policies and foreign relations in regards to China and Russia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinton predicts \"the rise of artificial intelligence\" as a threat to nation-states and multinational corporations. She also believes that cryptocurrencies will have a negative impact on the US dollar - posing a threat to small and large nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne more area that I hope nation-states start paying greater attention to is the rise of cryptocurrency because what looks like a very interesting and somewhat exotic effort to literally mine new coins in order to trade with them, has the potential for undermining currencies, for undermining the role of the dollar as the reserve currency, for destabilizing nations, perhaps starting with small ones but going much larger.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinton is also in agreeance with the blanket ban<\/a> imposed by the Chinese government upon all crypto-related business activities, contrary to popular belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt appears as though China is going to prevent outside technology payment systems, like the cryptocurrency development, from playing a big role inside China, because I think they recognize \u2013 given their nationalism \u2013 perhaps earlier than other nations in the US, Europe, elsewhere, that this could be a direct threat to sovereignty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we\u2019re talking about making decisions and trying to be strategic and building alliances, there\u2019s a whole new layer of activity that could be extremely destabilizing, and, in the wrong hands or in alliances with the wrong people, could be direct threats to many of our nation-states and certainly to the global currency markets.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuNhMuEGk0M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Could Crypto Destabilize Nations? Hillary Clinton Believes They Can","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"could-crypto-destabilize-nations-hillary-clinton-believes-they-can","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:51:40","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:51:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2340","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2280,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 22:00:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 11:00:29","post_content":"\n

What Is Play-To-Earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-To-Earn or P2E is an emerging business model, popular on blockchains, that has an economic incentive for users to play a certain game. All players who contribute to the economy of the game are rewarded for their efforts. The more you play the more you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games are not new, but the adoption of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies has made it a popular avenue for users to make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn games work by providing a financial incentive to players to play the game and level up. In turn, this game model allows for the steady growth of an ecosystem as users are incentivized to play, benefitting both the user and others in the ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Play Games And Earn Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Play-to-earn ecosystems are usually built on a blockchain, this is great for two reasons; cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Blockchains are immutable databases<\/a>, this means data stored on the chain is there for everyone to see, but no one to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play and earn rewards in various ways including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various games will reward certain actions with a reward, sometimes these rewards are cryptocurrencies. These cryptocurrencies would be rewarded to your wallet, which can be cashed out to exchange or reinvested back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrencies you earn are usually paid out in the native crypto of the game. An example of this is Axie Infinity's Smooth Love Potion ($SLP<\/a>), which is rewarded to users for completing daily quests or for playing against other players or non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reward users can earn are NFTs. NFTs can represent anything from in-game items, playable characters, or collectibles.((https:\/\/academy.binance.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-play-to-earn-and-how-to-cash-out))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Axie Infinity as an example, the characters used to play the game, called Axies are NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded at any time. Axies can also be earned through playing the game or by breeding other Axies together using the Smooth Love Potion, earned from playing the game. You may be able to see how players are incentivized to play by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These NFTs can be usually be minted through playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staking Your Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although not as popular, some games utilize proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) consensus to reward their users. PoS allows users to generate rewards from staking their cryptocurrencies or NFTs which get locked in a smart contract for a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of this would be MOBOX. MOBOX allows players to play mini-games which reward them in the $MBOX token, $MBOX can then be staked on the platform which will reward players with NFT mystery boxes. These mystery boxes can contain in-game items ranging from common to epic rarity, which can be used or sold for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Requires Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing comes free. Developing a game costs money, as does keeping it running. Although a majority of play-to-earn games are free to play, they require certain assets to participate. The idea of these games is that users are able to create value and then sell that on. But to do that they may have to buy a certain character, which would be an NFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these games and traditional games is that your in-game assets can always be sold when you've had enough or want to cash out some earnings, whereas traditional games may require you to spend money to progress, but your rewards can't be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Play-To-Earn Games For 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Genre<\/th>Assets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sandbox<\/td>$SAND<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Decentraland<\/td>$MANA<\/td>Metaverse<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
Axie Infinity<\/td>$AXS, $SLP<\/td>Card Game<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr>
StepN<\/td>$GMT<\/td>Fitness (Move-To-Earn)<\/td>NFTS<\/td><\/tr>
Gala Games<\/td>$GALA<\/td>Collection Of Various P2E Games<\/td>NFTs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, there are over 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, and of that number over 2.65 billion are mobile gamers. ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/293304\/number-video-gamers\/#:~:text=Number%20of%20video%20gamers%20worldwide%202021%2C%20by%20region&text=In%20total%2C%20there%20were%20an,billion%20gamers%20across%20the%20globe.)) ((https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/512112\/number-mobile-gamers-world-by-region\/))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With blockchain-based games, they are much more inclusive to the public compared to something like a PC or console. This is due to the fact that as long as you have access to the internet and your cryptocurrency, you can take part in these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that you can also be the sole owner of your in-game items makes the adoption of this technology a no-brainer for most gamers. Adding to this, a play-to-earn model could create a profession or even a side hustle for the average gamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top blockchain-based game currently 'Alien Worlds' has around 1.2m mobile active users which is a mere 0.03% of the global gaming market.((https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/crypto-future-gaming-says-quantum-115512844.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACzF-Jcpy5jklql6JdqUKKGoe78Xzhmj7bVo-zOdE_5oogJZuMZd21DFEz7EZZnW1Cp7FOQokIbNepeoxSeaY7TgT3FOuYfYObiAM4IHBchS0zy_f5bIvuT1rtvSGHGqVLMGEs0c_hAIIeOS0wBKsU81kYqrn2tGY0uOoly2D25f#:~:text=A%20Quantum%20Economics%20chief%20says,relationship%20between%20gaming%20and%20cryptocurrency.))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the future is bright for blockchain-based gaming, including play-to-earn, current games being launched are at a tremendous disadvantage. The lack of knowledge on how these systems work is the biggest problem in its adoption.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Play To Earn - Is The Future Of Gaming On The Blockchain?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"play-to-earn","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nfts-vs-jpegs\/","post_modified":"2022-05-28 00:07:02","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-27 14:07:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2280","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2277,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-15 20:51:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-15 09:51:18","post_content":"\n

According to a recent poll from Software firm, Stratis<\/a>, most video game developers from the States and the United Kingdom are interested in blockchain and NFT technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The survey revealed that 58% of American and British video game developers had incorporated blockchain technology into their endeavors. A further 47% have integrated non-fungible tokens in their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain Is The Future for Video Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The poll surveyed 197 video game developers in the USA and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asides from those already utilizing Blockchain and NFTs, optimism was high among participants with 72% considering employing them to develop new games, 56% of which intend to do so in the next year. With 64% of participants adding that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the following 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to 61% of the developers, blockchain allows for more innovative and interesting gameplay. 55% said it secures value for players by keeping money in the game, while rewarding gamers with real-word value collected 54% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that 46% of the developers\u2019 interest in blockchain focuses on the
Play-to-Earn <\/a>trending business model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management \u2013 added that
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\"Blockchain is rapdily becoming a core building block for online games. What blockchain enables is incredibly compelling - players can now earn cryptocurrency while playing and trade digital goods both within and across games.\"<\/p>https:\/\/www.stratisplatform.com\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Recent Survey Finds 60% Of Game Developers Are Already Using Blockchain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"recent-survey-finds-60-of-game-developers-are-already-using-blockchain","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/what-is-play-to-earn\/","post_modified":"2022-02-16 21:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-16 10:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2277","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1480,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-10-24 18:54:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-24 07:54:27","post_content":"\n

What Is An NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs<\/a>) are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. In a direct comparison, NFTs cannot be traded like cryptocurrencies despite being based on a blockchain. NFTs cannot be guaranteed to trade for the amount they're bought for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A JPEG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEGs) are a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. The ability for photos to be compressed make it a standard across much of the internet, being quick and easy to send back and forth between various devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs vs JPEGs: The Screenshot Debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when something is screenshotted on the internet it takes the form of a JPEG. Although you can screenshot an NFT, this doesn\u2019t make you the owner of it, nor does a screenshot have any value. NFTs are more than the image, it is ownership of the image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because NFTs are generally Ethereum ERC-721<\/a> tokens or the equivalent for a separate blockchain. ERC-721<\/a> tokens are digital assets based on a blockchain and are linked with distinctive codes and metadata to separate them from other tokens on the blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERC-721 implements an API for smart contracts<\/a>\u00a0allowing for defining features in an asset to be preserved. This feature would allow for the transfer of NFTs while being able to trace them back to their original smart contract address to ensure their legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of tokens can be used to create unique artworks, memorabilia, trading cards, and tickets for certain events. So if you were to screenshot an NFT of a ticket to a sporting event and cannot prove that you have an original copy by tracing it back through the blockchain, you will not gain access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are NFTs Just Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every NFT is different, and these differences are what value one art piece more than another. The digital scarcity of an NFT is what drives a majority of its value. In the NFTs vs JPEGs debate, NFTs can retain value over time due to certain assets linked to the NFT, JPEGs will always be just the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may see some NFTs from the same collection sell for millions and some for thousands, this is due to the rarity of assets linked to the NFT. Certain NFTs have rare attributes, the rarer the attribute the rarer the NFT, much like trading cards where the better characters are harder to find and more sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While NFTs themselves hold a lot of value, NFTs can offer more than just the art piece you buy. One of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, gives access to their Miami Clubhouse, only to owners of their NFT. NFTs are sometimes more than just art, they can be one way to expand your network. With celebrities being a part of these networks a couple hundred thousand for access to these people may seem worth the price to certain investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can JPEGs Be NFTs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a screenshot of NFT being worthless, JPEGs can actually be minted as NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artwork NFTs start off as JPEGs anyways and those have no actual value. So once you convert a JPEG to an NFT by linking it to an ERC-721 NFT Contract it will then 'gain value'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you were to screenshot an NFT and then upload it back onto the blockchain under your own ERC-721 NFT Contract, users will be able to compare the contract linked back to the NFT and see that it isn't the official contract. You can find the verified contracts of certain NFT projects using a site like Etherscan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Minting Your NFT Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minting is the process of adding your NFT to a blockchain, a public ledger<\/a> that is tamper-proof and is where you can verify the owners of various NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy an NFT from somewhere like Opensea<\/a>, the artist mints the NFT before listing it for sale. This allows you to verify the legitimacy of it on the same page you will buy from.<\/p>\n","post_title":"NFTs vs JPEGs: Digital Scarcity And Screenshots","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nfts-vs-jpegs","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/nft-essentials-the-erc-721-standard\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/distributed-ledger-technology\/","post_modified":"2022-06-29 23:12:28","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-29 13:12:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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