From Failure to Riches: Jonathan Bozanquet on blockchain technology and gaming

Jonathan Bosanquetco-founder and chief strategy officer at Play3l gamesjoin CryptoSlate’s SlateCast alongside our Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright And CEO Nate Whitehill. In a thought-provoking discussion, Bozanquet shared his vision for blockchain gaming, focusing on a community-first approach, sustainable finance, and the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize the gaming industry.

Building Games Backwards: A Player-Centered Philosophy

The discussion covered Playa3ull’s unique approach to game development, which they call “building games backwards.” This method emphasizes community involvement from the beginning.

“With Play3bull, we’re putting the community back into the game,” Jonathan said. “We don’t want to just say to the player, ‘This is our game, play it or stay away.’ We want to say, ‘This is the game. What do you think? How can we make it better?'” Jonathan said.

This strategy involves an advisory board instead of a traditional DAO, with the goal of a dialogue between developers and players to shape the game’s development based on real-world feedback.

The importance of ownership of digital assets

Much of the conversation has centered around the benefits of blockchain for gaming, especially regarding asset ownership. Jonathan highlighted the frustrations of traditional gaming where players do not own their own in-game achievements.

“Since you are investing such enormous amounts of time, it is important that you own these assets and that they have value.”

He noted that he envisions a future where these assets could have utility among games.

Playa3ull Economic Model: Bull Symbol

Jonathan detailed the economic system of Playa3ull, which is centered around the Bull Token. Unlike many gaming platforms that have separate tokens for each game, Playa3ull uses a single token across its ecosystem for broader stability and utility.

“So, our coin comes into existence through our contract system… Half the coin goes to the company to do the company’s job, and half the coin goes to the contract.”

He explained a model that supports development and community participation.

Anticipate the role of artificial intelligence in game development

Looking to the future, Jonathan discussed integrating AI into game development, predicting a transformative shift where AI could dramatically change how games are created and experienced.

“I realize that over the next 12 months to two years, we’re going to see a complete reorganization of game development where it’s basically going to be talking to AI.”

He said, indicating that Playa3ull is preparing for this shift by developing artificial intelligence tools.

conclusion

This SlateCast episode with Jonathan Bozanquet provided deep insights into the evolving relationship between cryptocurrencies and gaming. From innovative ownership of assets to the potential to reshape how games are developed and played, integrating blockchain into games promises to revolutionize player experience and value. As regulatory frameworks evolve and more players demand true ownership of their digital assets, the intersection of blockchain and gaming will be a critical area to watch in the coming years.

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