Why being Blockchain Agnostic is a Key Success Factor in Web3?

Blockchain Agnostic? It’s one of those buzzwords that has most people immediately scratching their heads, or their eyes simply glaze over. You kind of get it, but then…you don’t. Agnosticism in a Web3 gaming context is a pretty big deal. This article attempts to demystify blockchain agnosticism, in other words, generalized interoperability, and explains why it is critical to future-proof the Web3-powered mobile gaming industry.

Smashing silos and connecting islands

As competing tech teams build out their blockchains in relative isolation, the new internet layer (aka Web3) is emerging from an ocean of ideas and visions as a sprawling map of islands rather than a single, cohesive land mass. To reach their full potential, connective solutions are required.

Another relatable way to think about things is in the context of telecommunications. Imagine a world where a person on one mobile network is unable to speak to somebody on a different network. Today, that would seem archaic. For telecommunications to work effectively, for the companies behind them to be profitable, and for users to be satisfied with the level of service they receive, different service providers need to be able to ‘speak’ to one another to deliver a seamless end-user experience.

Bringing the best of different blockchains together.

In short, because blockchain technology is rapidly developing and is being leveraged by so many different companies that are keen to gain a foothold in the sprawling space, fragmentation is an unwelcome, temporary by-product.

Different blockchains have different strengths and weaknesses. Some are better for speed, some for security, some for scalability, and others for low transaction fees. All of these things are important for games. But if there is to be any kind of trade-off, players will always put high speed, accessibility, and low cost before anything else. Imagine a game with high latency and exorbitant transaction fees. It wouldn’t last long.

Player-centricity paves the way

For games to be truly user-centric, high speed and low fees are crucial. However, nobody wants their data to be easily hacked either, so security is also important. For rapidly growing ecosystems, such as the BlockGames Player Network, the ability to scale without friction or sacrifices in other areas is also critical. So it’s easy to see why everybody in the space is scrambling for workable solutions that combine the best of all worlds.

Communication matters

A game integrated with Polygon, for example, would be limited to that chain if the coding behind it didn’t allow for interoperability. Blockchains being able to communicate and interact with one another is the single most important thing that will make this next incarnation of the internet viable. Without this interoperability, it would be almost impossible for game ecosystems to stage a compelling case to build upon or replace what’s already available in the traditional (Web2) gaming space. The good news is there are some strong indicators this is precisely where we’re headed.

BlockGames is riding the crest of a new wave

Benas Baltramiejūnas, BlockGames’ co-founder and CEO said, “There’s a lot that needs to happen for mobile gaming to really gain traction in the Web3 space. Compelling games are the number one goal, of course, but we need robust infrastructure that will support billions of player interactions, and equip games and players with the tools and capabilities they need. It’s imperative to shake off limiting beliefs and branch out by connecting with as many chains as possible, including those that aren’t Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible such as Aptos.”

Universal Player Profiles that leverage multiple chains

“With BlockGames, you can access the Player Network and, through a combination of on-chain and off-chain processes, store and share your gaming moments forever through our Universal Player Profiles (UPPs). These can be completed challenges, earned achievements, your leaderboard positions, expenditures, social activity, and more besides.

“On-chain, your interactions across games in the Player Network, including any staked or owned funds or assets, are immutably recorded and stored to ensure security and transparency. It’s this intersection between off-chain and on-chain activity that gives the BlockGames Player Network the speed, scalability, and edge it needs to be fully sustainable and attractive for game publishers.”

Key to Benas’ point is that ultimately the goal is a seamless player experience, where they don’t need to be aware of this, beyond the fun they’re having while playing, competing, and exploring hundreds of awesome games within the BlockGames Player Network in exchange for rewards Web3 mobile gaming should be indistinguishable from the best of what traditional (Web2) mobile gaming experiences have to offer.

Benas said, “Our team has ensured that cross-chain compatibility is, from roots to tips, hard-baked into our network design. We’re working with all major chains ahead of our launch, with many more chains in the pipeline, to ensure a thriving network that grows exponentially, sustainably and that satisfies all of our players & games.”