A Peek Behind the Curtain: Where the Next Big Crypto Games Are Born!
Hey everyone, John here! It’s great to have you back on the blog. Today, we’re going to pull back the curtain a little bit and look at something that happens away from our computer screens, but has a huge impact on the games we love to play. Imagine a super exclusive party, but instead of movie stars, it’s filled with brilliant creators and the people with the money to fund their wildest ideas. That’s pretty much what we’re talking about today!
I was just reading about a special event called Web3 Nexus Night, and it got me really excited about the future. My assistant, Lila, is here with me, ready to jump in with questions to make sure we keep things crystal clear. Ready, Lila?
Lila: “Ready as I’ll ever be, John! Let’s dive in.”
So, What Exactly Was This “Web3 Nexus Night”?
Alright, let’s start with the basics. Web3 Nexus Night was an exclusive get-together hosted by two big names in the space, TRN Labs and our friends at GameFi.org. The whole point was to bring two very important groups of people into the same room: the builders of Web3 projects and top-tier investors.
Think of it like this: on one side of the room, you have amazing chefs with brilliant, world-changing recipes for new dishes (these are the ‘builders’). On the other side, you have people who own a chain of five-star restaurants and are looking for the next star chef to feature (these are the ‘investors’). This event was the ultimate meet-and-greet for them to connect, chat, and maybe, just maybe, create some magic together.
Lila: “Okay, that makes sense. But John, you said ‘Web3’ a couple of times. I’ve heard that word, but I’m still a bit fuzzy on what it means. Can you explain?”
Great question, Lila! It’s a term you’ll hear a lot, so let’s break it down. Think of the internet in three stages:
- Web1 (The 1990s): This was the “Read-Only” internet. You could go to a website and read information, kind of like reading a digital newspaper. There wasn’t much interaction.
- Web2 (The 2000s to Today): This is the “Read-Write” internet. We can not only read content but also create and share our own! Think social media like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. We create the content, but the big companies own the platforms and our data.
- Web3 (The Future): This is the “Read-Write-OWN” internet. It’s built on a technology called the blockchain. In Web3, you can not only create content but also have true ownership of your digital stuff—your game items, your online identity, your digital art. It gives the power back to the users instead of just the big corporations.
So, when we talk about “Web3 builders,” we’re talking about the pioneers creating these new, user-owned experiences, including all the amazing GameFi titles we discuss here!
The Two Stars of the Show: Builders and Backers
As I mentioned, the event was all about connecting two groups. Let’s call them the Builders and the Backers. This “power match,” as the event organizers called it, is the secret sauce for innovation.
The Builders (Web3 Projects)
These are the dreamers and the doers. They are teams of programmers, artists, storytellers, and designers who have a vision for a new game, a new app, or a new way for people to interact online. They pour their heart and soul into building a working product, but to make their dream a reality, they often need a lot of resources—money for salaries, marketing, and technology.
The Backers (Venture Capitalists)
This is where the second group comes in. These are the investors, often called Venture Capitalists, or “VCs” for short.
Lila: “Hold on, John. ‘Venture Capitalist’ sounds very… corporate and complicated. What do they actually do?”
You’re right, it does sound a bit intimidating! But the concept is pretty simple. Venture Capitalists are like professional talent scouts for new businesses. They manage large pools of money and their job is to find the most promising young companies (like our ‘Builders’) and give them the funding they need to grow. It’s a bit like planting a garden. The builder has a tiny, promising seed (the idea), and the VC provides the water, sunlight, and fertilizer (the money and expert advice) to help it grow into a huge, fruit-bearing tree.
In return for their investment and risk, the VCs get a piece of the company. If the company becomes successful, their investment pays off big time! So, Web3 Nexus Night was the perfect place for these VCs to find the next big thing in gaming and for builders to get the fuel they need for their rocket ship.
The Perfect Timing: Alongside a Giant Blockchain Festival
This special night wasn’t just a random event. It was strategically held alongside a much bigger conference called GM Vietnam – Vietnam Blockchain Week.
Lila: “A ‘Blockchain Week’? Is that like a week-long party about crypto?”
Haha, you’re not far off! Think of it less like a party and more like a massive festival or convention, like E3 for video games or Comic-Con for pop culture. A Blockchain Week is where thousands of people from all over the world—developers, investors, artists, and fans—gather in one city. They attend talks, see demos of new technology, and network with each other. It’s the hotspot for all things blockchain.
Holding Web3 Nexus Night during this week was a brilliant move. All the most important people were already in town, buzzing with energy and new ideas. It created the perfect atmosphere for making big deals and forming new partnerships that will shape the future of Web3 gaming.
The Million-Dollar Question: What Were They Talking About?
So, what do these brilliant minds talk about when they get together? While we weren’t flies on the wall, the event description gives us a huge clue: “Crypto Fundraising in Q1 2025.”
Lila: “Okay, I think I can guess… ‘Fundraising’ is getting money. So ‘Crypto Fundraising’ is getting money using crypto?”
Exactly, Lila! You’re getting the hang of this. For Web3 projects, fundraising is a bit different from traditional companies. Instead of just selling shares, they might sell digital tokens or NFTs to raise the capital they need to build their game. The conversations at this event were likely focused on planning for the future—specifically, the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
They were essentially trying to predict the future. This is where the term “bullish” from the original article’s title comes in.
Lila: “Bullish? Like a bull? What does that have to do with money?”
It’s a bit of market slang! In the investing world:
- Bullish means you’re optimistic and believe the market or prices are going to go up (think of a bull thrusting its horns upwards).
- Bearish is the opposite. It means you’re pessimistic and think prices are going to go down (like a bear swiping its paws downwards).
The event was a place for people to “toast to the bullish,” meaning they were celebrating a shared optimism for the future of Web3. They were likely discussing things like which game genres will be the most popular next year, what new technologies will be game-changers, and how to attract millions of new players to GameFi.
Our Takeaway
John’s View: It’s incredibly energizing to see what’s happening behind the scenes. Events like Web3 Nexus Night are the real engine room of the GameFi industry. They are where ideas meet opportunity. The fact that these leaders are so bullish and already planning for 2025 tells me that the pipeline is full of exciting, innovative projects. We, the players, are the ones who will ultimately benefit from the connections made in that room.
Lila’s View: I’m still new to all this, but it’s starting to click! It’s not just about complicated tech and charts. It’s about passionate people getting together to help each other build cool things. Knowing that a fancy event in Vietnam could be the starting point for a game I’ll be obsessed with next year is actually really cool!
This article is based on the following original source, summarized from the author’s perspective:
Web3 Nexus Night – Blockchain Builders & VCs Power
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