Quote from: pawanjain on March 07, 2025, 02:09:36 PM

Quote from: Web3 Shark on March 06, 2025, 05:48:26 PM

India is home to one of the largest gaming markets in the world, with millions of players across mobile, PC, and console platforms. With Web3 gaining traction globally, blockchain gaming seems like the next big step. But is India really ready for it?

On one hand, blockchain games promise true asset ownership, play-to-earn opportunities, and decentralized economies. On the other, there’s skepticism—many past projects failed due to unsustainable tokenomics, and the Indian government's stance on crypto remains uncertain.

Are Indian gamers actually interested in blockchain gaming, or is it still a niche market? Can Web3 games compete with traditional titles, or are they too focused on monetization rather than fun? And with India's growing startup ecosystem, will we see homegrown blockchain games leading the way?

What’s your take—does blockchain gaming have a real future in India, or is it just hype?

India indeed has a large number of gamers in the non-blockchain sector and the recent play2earn blockchain games has been quite popular in India too.
Although we haven't seen much blockchain based games developed in India we have a seen a growing interest from the Indian community in it.
So if the trend really takes off then we might soon see Indian startups develop such games as well.
But the harsh reality is that the startup culutre itself has not been very promising in India lately.
So I personally think that the Indian startup scene needs a little more push from the government and may be then we can see blockchain based games developed in India.

You're absolutely right that India has a massive gaming community, and the interest in blockchain gaming is growing. While we haven’t seen many India-based blockchain game developers yet, demand is increasing, and that could eventually drive innovation in the space.

One key factor in accelerating this growth is government support. Right now, India’s stance on blockchain and crypto remains uncertain, with regulations still evolving. Clearer policies and a more supportive framework could encourage startups to take risks and build in this space. Initiatives like tax incentives, funding programs, or dedicated blockchain gaming accelerators could help Indian developers compete on a global scale.

If India embraces Web3 gaming with proper regulations and backing, we could see the country becoming a major player in the industry. But until then, many startups might hesitate due to regulatory uncertainty and lack of infrastructure support.