BGA: Web3 gaming shifts to sustainable mode, industry confidence and maturity rebound

Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) stated in its latest annual industry report that the Web3 gaming industry is shifting from its early speculative phase to a development path that emphasizes sustainable economic models and product-oriented growth. Overall market sentiment and maturity are showing a significant rebound. The report, based on a survey of over 500 global blockchain game practitioners, indicates that industry optimism has rebounded from its 2024 low to 65.8%, with focus shifting from tokenomics design to high-quality game content, stable revenue models, and payment infrastructure supporting real business scenarios. BGA stated that the core marker of industry transformation is the “repositioning toward a sustainable economic system.” The report recalls that after the 2021 Play-to-Earn boom, Web3 games experienced a downturn in 2024, with the collapse of P2E models, funding shortages, and numerous project failures eroding industry confidence. In 2025, industry funding scaled down to $293 million, far below the $4 billion in 2021, forcing teams to adopt lean operations and self-sustaining models. BGA also pointed out that improved regulatory environments and the widespread adoption of stablecoins are becoming key drivers of industry recovery. Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, believes that the more friendly regulatory environment in the US provides projects with greater flexibility in token issuance structures; meanwhile, stablecoins offer low-cost, low-volatility cross-border payment solutions for in-game transactions. Nearly 30% of respondents believe that launching high-quality games is the most critical factor in driving industry growth. (Cointelegraph)