P2E and Web3 Weekly Review (January 6 – January 13, 2023)

P2E and Web3 games kept seeing new launches in 2023. The paradox is that older projects that have been around for months are still behind schedule, while new games are cropping up with a completed product. The relative stability of crypto markets is also encouraging for the sector. Games approach tokenization with more caution, offering integrated wallets and easier tools to avoid losses or errors. 

• Top Events of the Week
• Devikins Prepares for Void Passport NFT
• P2E and Web3: Lessons from 2022 and Trends for 2023
• Crabada Updates Battle Game with Pearls, Awakening and Transcendence
• Axie Infinity Closer to Season 2
• Bless Global Reaches Launch Stage
• Leading Games by Number of Users

The top 10 of games saw some changes, with Nine Chronicles rising up the ranks, but away from the top 5. Leading games also remained relatively stagnant. Axie Infinity recovered its user count after the launch of Axie Infinity: Homeland. The second season of Origins may be coming soon, with the game rebalancing already completed. 

Game

Previous Week

Current

Alien Worlds

209.55K

213.63K

Splinterlands

186.55K

201.76K

Farmers World

72.93K

77.61K

Planet IX

61.93K

76.77K

Upland

–

22.4K

Play Mining

–

21.59K

Axie Infinity

9.13K

12.25K

P2E Token Price Action

The market cap of all P2E tokens rallied to $4.43B as BTC went above $18,000 and ETH regained positions above $1,400. However, most games are shifting their focus from tokenization, moving into NFT ownership, long-term holding and other types of earnings that are not dependent on the open market. 

Upcoming Airdrops and Giveaways

• The Jammies Free Mint
• Createra Web3 Company
• Rekt Skulls
• Free Y00tzuki Mint on OpenSea
• Space Cartels Token Lucky Draw

Smaller collections keep arising, with some projects like Puzziland integrating them into games. Play-to-own games are also increasing their presence. 

Rug pulls and thefts are slowing down, making NFT a bit more secure. Still, the best approach is to use new dedicated wallets for mints, if in doubt about the fairness of the project. Only use original verified links and avoid solicitations by direct messages.