Thread by @IstariVision

1/ Why #PlayAndEarn might be the solution to onboarding more mainstream gamers.

Hear us out in this thread🧵:

#Elrond #Egld #P2E #Blockchain #Gaming #Crypto

2/ Firstly, we want to clear any confusion that might arise. This is not a bash at the current trend of Play to Earn #Blockchain games, nor are we trying to sway your opinion on the matter. We are just simply outlining the contrast between the two. So without further ado:

3/ The current model of most P2E games requires users to own specific NFTs, which usually cost a pretty penny, to grant them access to the in-game world. This financial barrier is off-putting and creates exclusivity that hinders community growth.

4/ And more often than not, the earning mechanics of P2E often feel like the primary focus instead of making the actual gameplay fun and replayable.

In short:

- - Expensive
- Feels like a chore
- Limited user base

Basically everything a game should not be.

5/ So here comes the twist on the model through Play-and-Earn (P&E) games, which puts focus on the gameplay first, and does not force the userbase to buy an expensive prerequisite.

6/One upcoming P&E example would be @CathenaKnights developed by fivefingergames GmbH. This multiplayer strategy game for mobile devices has removed all access barriers so that users can jump right into an exciting, turn-based fantasy world.

7/ Being powered by the Elrond Network, players earn $CGO to buy and trade items for real-world value. The developers want to highlight all the advantages of blockchain gaming without the need to sacrifice gameplay quality or charge money for pre-sold NFTs.

8/ Players will also have true ownership over their NFT’s since Elrond Smart Accounts enable key-value storage, meaning tokens can belong to an account, instead of being associated with its address in a 3rd party smart contract.

9/ All of this makes Knights of Cathena much more accessible than its P2E predecessors while also featuring a modern and rewarding in-game economy. With addictive gameplay + innovative economics, it is set to level up blockchain gaming among the global gamer community.

10/ Follow them for more frequent updates and alpha:

Twitter: @CathenaKnights
YT: knights-of-cathena.com
Discord: discord.com/invite/r8BwB8U…
Telegram: t.me/fivefingergames