In-depth coverage of crypto gaming, from blockchain-based games and NFT economies to emerging play-to-earn and on-chain worlds.
There was a period when almost every crypto conversation seemed to lead back to the metaverse. Virtual land plots were selling for extraordinary prices, major brands rushed to establish a digital presence, and token valuations tied to metaverse narratives climbed at astonishing speed. For a while, it looked as though digital worlds would become one…
Crypto gaming has gone through several very different phases. First came the early excitement, where almost any project with a token, a few NFTs and a basic game trailer could attract serious money. Then came the harsh correction, when much of the sector lost credibility because many projects simply were not ready, were over-financialised, or…
Crypto gaming has promised a lot over the past few years — ownership, earnings, decentralisation, and a new relationship between players and publishers. What it has largely delivered instead are shallow mechanics, inflationary economies, and games that feel like financial products first and entertainment second. Shrapnel is trying to change that. Rather than starting with…
Why 2026 is different for crypto gaming Crypto gaming has been through more cycles of hype and disappointment than almost any other corner of Web3. From the explosive rise of play-to-earn in 2021 to the long reality check that followed, the sector has learned some hard lessons. Most early projects didn’t fail because blockchain gaming…
For many Australians, cryptocurrency only becomes real when tax enters the picture. Markets rise and fall. Platforms come and go. Narratives change every cycle.But tax obligations remain — quietly, consistently, and often misunderstood. This guide exists to remove confusion, reduce anxiety, and explain how crypto tax actually works in Australia, without fear-mongering or unnecessary complexity….
Cryptocurrency regulation in Australia is often described in extremes. Depending on the source, crypto is either: Completely unregulated and lawless, or On the verge of being banned or crushed by government oversight Neither view is accurate. By 2026, Australia’s approach to crypto regulation is best described as pragmatic, targeted, and incomplete by design. The regulatory…
Cryptocurrency is no longer a fringe concept. By 2026, digital assets sit somewhere between emerging financial infrastructure and misunderstood technology. Millions of Australians have interacted with crypto in some form — whether through an exchange, a payment app, an investment, or simply reading headlines during a bull or bear market. Yet, despite years of coverage,…
How Illuvium Became the Flagship “AAA” Crypto Game When people talk about the rise and fall of crypto gaming, Illuvium is almost always part of the conversation. For a time, Illuvium was the reference point for what blockchain gaming was supposed to become: a visually impressive, Unreal Engine–powered experience that could stand alongside traditional games,…
Adoption, Resistance, And The Real Barriers To Mass Acceptance Crypto gaming has never struggled for attention. What it has struggled for is acceptance. Despite years of experimentation, hundreds of projects, and billions of dollars invested, blockchain games remain firmly outside the mainstream gaming world. They attract curiosity, scepticism, and occasionally outright hostility — often from…
The Rise, Collapse, And Evolution Of Crypto Gaming’s First Economic Experiment Play-To-Earn was one of the most powerful ideas to emerge from the early crypto gaming movement. It promised something genuinely radical: that players could finally share in the value they helped create. For a brief moment, it seemed to work. Millions of players joined…