Archive · 30 May 2025
Web3 Gaming Adoption Hindered by Onboarding and UX
Web3 gaming, which uses blockchain technology, is still growing, but slower than other areas like crypto.
James Strudwick from Starknet says it's because it's hard for new people to start and some people don't trust it.
Web3 games are now more about fun and ownership, unlike some older games that focused only on making money.
Big problems are high costs and clunky experiences, but new tech could make things easier.
Places like India and Southeast Asia are excited about Web3 games, where developers are finding new ways to build games.
Web3 gaming growth is slower than cryptocurrency due to onboarding challenges and limited awareness, according to Starknet Foundation.
Starknet's James Strudwick notes that Web3 games are now focused on gameplay, ownership, and collaboration instead of 'hype'.
Mainstream adoption is hindered by high transaction costs, poor user experience, and onboarding complexities, according to Strudwick.
Web3 gaming interest is surging in Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Africa, but western markets are more skeptical.
New technologies like zero-knowledge rollups and account abstraction are expected to shape Web3 gaming.
- Who
- James Strudwick of Starknet Foundation and gaming communities
- What
- Web3 gaming's slow adoption and challenges in the industry.
- When
- Ongoing discussions
- Where
- Southeast Asia, India, Western markets
- Why
- Onboarding issues, and shifting industry focus.
Web3 Gaming Critics
Web3 Gaming Supporters
Prioritization
Web3 Gaming Critics
Web3 gaming is perceived by some as prioritizing profit through play-to-earn mechanics over player enjoyment.
Web3 Gaming Supporters
Web3 gaming prioritizes player experience through real ownership, trustless economies, and collaborative development.
- Company
- Starknet Foundation
- Executive Director
- James Strudwick
- Focus
- Web3 Gaming
- Core issue
- Lack of Mainstream Adoption
- Solutions
- New technologies, player-focused designs