This podcast episode explores the journey of creating Illuvium, an NFT game. Kiearn Warwick, the speaker, shares his discovery of NFT gaming and his motivation for developing Illuvium. Together with his talented brothers, they built a game to revolutionize the NFT gaming space. The episode discusses the concept of interoperable blockchain games, the challenges faced by Illuvium as a leading NFT gaming project, and the importance of transparent communication with the community. It also explores the potential of NFTs and cryptocurrencies in the gaming industry, strategies for attracting Web 2 gamers to Web 3 gaming, the debate surrounding pay-to-win NFT games, and the significance of equal stats in eSports games. The unique governance model implemented by Illuvium is also discussed. Furthermore, the decision to use Immutable X for Illuvium's NFTs is examined, highlighting the benefits of partnering with the platform. Overall, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of Illuvium's creation, the challenges faced, and its potential impact on the NFT gaming industry.
Takeaways
• Kiearn Warwick's journey of discovering NFT gaming and the creation of Illuvium
• The concept of interoperable blockchain games and Illuvium's unique features
• The challenges and pressure faced by Illuvium as a top NFT gaming project
• The importance of transparent communication with the community and establishing credibility
• Attracting Web 2 gamers to Web 3 gaming through a non-custodial wallet solution
• The potential of earning money through NFTs and cryptocurrencies in gaming
• Addressing the perception of NFT games being pay-to-win and creating a fair gaming experience
• The significance of equal stats and fair governance in eSports games
• Illuvium's unique governance model and the use of quadratic voting
• The decision to use Immutable X for Illuvium's NFTs and the benefits of the platform