Next Gen Play to Earn

Why Web3 Gaming Is Just Getting Started: Insights from the Ronin Ecosystem

In this episode of the Naavik Gaming Podcast, host Niko Vuori speaks with Jeff Zirlin, co-founder of Sky Mavis and the Play-to-Earn OG, Axie Infinity, about the significant developments in the Web3 gaming space, particularly the transition of the Ronin blockchain to a permissionless model. They discuss Jeff’s background and journey into web3 and crypto, the origin story and wild ride…

Play to Earn

Can Play-to-Earn Ever Be Sustainable?

In this episode of the Naavik Gaming podcast, host Niko Vuori welcomes back Luke Barwikowski, founder and CEO of Pixels.xyz, to discuss whether Play-to-Earn mechanics can, in fact, be sustainable.  Luke shares the evolution of Pixels, its unique approach to Play-to-Earn gaming, and the strategies that have led to significant user growth (10 million registered users) and revenue…

Year of Web 3

The State of Web3 Entering 2025

In this episode of the Naavik Gaming podcast, host Niko Vuori is joined by Naavik’s own Web3 analyst Devin Becker to delve into the current state of Web3 gaming, reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to 2025.  They discuss the significant developments in the industry, including the emergence (finally!) of quality games, the evolving regulatory landscape, and…

Game Fraud

Cheating Payments: The Hidden World of Game Fraud

Host Devin Becker is joined by Zach Nass, Head of Gaming at nSure, to discuss the complex and evolving landscape of payment fraud prevention in gaming. Zach shares insights into why fraud in gaming has become such a critical issue today, the unique challenges posed by game-specific economies and marketplaces, and the importance of nuanced, adaptable solutions to secure…

Web3 Games

The State of Web3 Gaming with Game7

Host Niko Vuori and guest George Isichos, core contributor at Game7, discuss the current state of web3 gaming, focusing on the latest Game7 x Naavik research report (which you can download here). They explore the evolution of the ecosystem, the impact of platforms like Telegram and Epic Games Store, and emerging economic models such as Play-to-Airdrop. The conversation also addresses…

The SEC

Emergency Pod: SEC vs OpenSea

On August 28th, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Wells Notice to OpenSea, notifying the largest NFT marketplace that it is under investigation for operating as an unlicensed exchange, labeling the NFTs traded on the platform as securities. Founder & CEO of OpenSea, Devin Finzer, posted that “[t]his is a move into uncharted territory….

Animoca brands

Animoca Brands and the Motorverse

Animoca has been an unwavering Web3 cheerleader since day one, with a stated goal of leveraging blockchain technologies to “deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world and to help to establish the open metaverse.” The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of both original and licensed IP, and his its finger in…