Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson has revealed that several gaming companies valued at over $1 billion are now seriously exploring token launches.
In a February 21 post on X, Ferguson shared that he has had multiple discussions with major gaming firms that are open to integrating tokens into their ecosystems.
I’ve had multiple conversations with >$1B mkt cap (including public) gaming companies in the last month who are now actively considering launching tokens.
they would not have even entertained a discussion around them 12 months ago.
2025 is compressing 4 years of dev into 1.
— Robbie Ferguson 🅧 | Immutable (@0xferg) February 21, 2025
Ferguson highlighted that even publicly traded gaming companies, which wouldn’t have entertained token-related discussions a year ago, are now showing interest. He believes 2025 is fast-tracking years of development, potentially marking a turning point for blockchain gaming asset adoption.
This surge in interest aligns with a sharp rise in on-chain gaming activity. According to DappRadar’s games report published on February 13, blockchain gaming saw over 7 million daily unique active wallets in January 2025, marking a 386% increase from the previous year.
Amid the broader meme coin frenzy, games like Pixels on Ronin and Off The Grid on Avalanche are setting new engagement records, highlighting sustained interest in blockchain gaming. However, the report pointed out that Web3 gaming investments have slowed considerably. In January 2025, funding dropped to just $16 million, a sharp decline from the $222 million raised in December 2024.
1/ January kicks off with a 3x increase in on-chain gaming activity compared to 2024. 💪
DappRadar’s Games Report for January 2025, powered by @BGameAlliance, is out!
🔍 Or check the key insights below. 🧵
📊 Read the full report 👇https://t.co/VjjvTcztv7— DappRadar (@DappRadar) February 13, 2025
DappRadar experts suggest that the involvement of major game developers in Web3 could drive the development of AAA-quality blockchain games, a key factor for mainstream adoption. They noted that the previous “play-to-earn” boom led to an oversaturated market filled with speculative projects.
Looking ahead, the report indicates that gaming companies are now prioritizing sustainable token economies with real in-game utility. Additionally, the rise of AI-driven gaming ecosystems, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and refined reward systems are shaping the industry’s future. The increasing number of AAA collaborations and advancements in layer-2 solutions are also expected to contribute to the continued maturity of blockchain gaming.
Meanwhile, concerns over token launch security have intensified in the broader crypto space. Pump.fun founder Alon called for stricter regulations on token launch platforms following the LIBRA memecoin controversy.
On February 18, he criticized what he described as an “insider scam” after LIBRA briefly surged due to Argentine President Javier Milei’s endorsement. However, after its February 15 launch, over $107 million was drained, crashing its $4.4 billion market cap within six hours. Alon urged platforms to improve user education, simplify onboarding, and restrict tokens with suspicious activity.
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