Minecraft bans NFTs
Mojang Studios provided insights regarding upcoming changes. NFTs The article discusses the forthcoming guidelines and clarifies that the inclusion of digital collectibles in Minecraft is off the table. This decision is based on the belief that NFTs fuel a culture of profit-seeking that doesn't resonate with the core values of the gaming community.
The report announced Mojang has also made clear that blockchain technology will not be incorporated into Minecraft or any associated server applications. In the interest of fostering a safe and inclusive gaming environment, there will be no allowance for NFTs tied to any in-game elements, such as worlds, skins, persona items, or mods.
The team elaborated, stating, 'NFTs can generate models of scarcity and exclusion that are at odds with our Guidelines and the ethos of Minecraft.' They emphasize their commitment to ensuring equal access to content for all players. The assertion is that NFTs could create a division among players, such as 'the haves and the have-nots.'
Additionally, the speculative nature and price fluctuations of NFTs are significant concerns for Mojang. They argue that these digital collectibles instill a profit-centered approach to gaming, which 'contradicts the long-term enjoyment and success of Minecraft participants.'
Mojang Studios also expressed their worries about the reliability of third-party NFT integrations, which are often seen as necessary but can be deceptive at times. Sales of third-party NFTs are prone to artificially inflated prices, especially given the potential for scams associated with cryptocurrencies and NFTs. In fact, Minecraft has already faced issues tied to blockchain technology.
An NFT project called Blockverse One of the incidents involved a related project to Minecraft turning out to be fraudulent, as its team vanished after collecting $1.2 million through token sales. Blockverse was an NFT-based Minecraft server that required NFTs for access. A total of 10,000 NFTs were sold for 500 ETH. After the creators deleted the server and disappeared from social media, they resurfaced with promises to reinstate everything, including the Discord channel, which ultimately never came to fruition. Since the scandal erupted in January, players have been threatening legal action. players to own NFTs The developers mentioned that they are watching the evolution of Web3 closely. If blockchain technology evolves to offer more secure and user-friendly experiences, there could be a possibility of integrating it into Minecraft. However, for now, blockchain features are absent from the game.
Check out this preliminary overview of our anticipated guidelines concerning Minecraft and NFTs.
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