Technology has always shaped how people play video games.
With the invention of the television came home video game consoles. When personal computers entered the fray, so did desktop gaming. And as mobile phone usage soared, mobile gaming followed.
Now, as Southeast Asia is becoming a hotbed for blockchain innovation, numerous startups are rolling out play-to-earn games powered by the technology. One of these developers is Animoca Brands, a US$5 billion Web3 empire headquartered in Hong Kong.
Photo credit: Animoca Brands
Aside from the acquisition spree that the company has been on since the start of the year, it boasts a metaverse-centric investment portfolio of over 340 projects and firms involved with NFTs, including Axie Infinity developer Sky Mavis. If anyone knows what lies in the future for gaming in the blockchain and Web3 industry, it’s Animoca Brands.
Co-founder and executive chairman Yat Siu will take the stage at Tech in Asia Conference 2022 on Wednesday, September 21, at 3.30 p.m. SGT with Yield Guild Games co-founder Gabby Dizon in a panel discussion moderated by iCandy Interactive chief marketing officer Shn Juay. They’ll share their thoughts on the biggest opportunities in the Web3 gaming space, the strengths and weaknesses of the Southeast Asian Web3 industry, and how founders can make the most of the ongoing crypto winter.
Make sure to get your tickets to Tech in Asia Conference 2022 now so you can catch the session – Tech in Asia subscribers can claim a free General Pass to the event, which also gives access to our exclusive Subscribers Lounge at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
See you there!
Further reading
- 👑 Jun 2022: Animoca’s meteoric rise from zombie to $5b Web3 empire
- 🤑 Jan 2022: Animoca Brands’ valuation hits $5b with new funding
- 🦄 May 2021: Animoca Brands achieves unicorn status with $88m raise
- 💰 Jul 2020: Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands raises $4.1m ahead of another IPO
- 🇭🇰 Jan 2015: Rather than raise funds from VCs, Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands IPOs in Australia
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