The popular game Minecraft bans blockchain and NFTs. The developers explain in a statement that digital currencies do not fit into the concept of the game.
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are very popular among developers and are being integrated into more and more games. Some games are already making large profits with NFTs before the actual release and earning 800,000 euros like a multiplayer gamer with a single plot of land.
Now the well-known block game Minecraft has stated that it does not want such NFTs and currencies in the game as they contradict its own values.
Minecraft bans NFTs and cryptocurrencies and does not want to develop any
What kind of statement is that? The developer team behind Minecraft has taken an extensive stance on NFTs and the like (via minecraft.net). Here they explain that the integration of NFTs into Minecraft is not allowed because it would divide the community.
Those who want to play Minecraft should also have access to all content. However, if certain content like NFTs can only be used by certain individuals, that violates Minecraft’s guidelines and also contradicts the values of the game.
Each of these approaches to NFTs and other blockchain technologies creates digital ownership based on scarcity and exclusion, which does not align with Minecraft’s values of creative inclusion and shared gameplay.
Moreover, speculation and the desire to invest would also distract from the actual game. The developers explain:
The speculative pricing and investment mentality surrounding NFTs distracts from the game and encourages profit-making, which we believe is incompatible with the long-term joy and success of our players.
Who is affected by the announcement? Essentially, this affects everyone who offers NFTs or other digital purchasable objects for their servers or mods.
Especially unofficial modifications for Minecraft, such as Blockverse, which has already earned millions with NFTs in Minecraft, are likely to be heavily impacted. However, what will happen to the already purchased NFTs and currencies is not known.
Community is first shocked and then relieved by the announcement
How does the community react? The developers of Minecraft had posted their blog post on Twitter. Many feared at first glance that there would now be official NFTs for Minecraft. Many did not even read the official post and started to complain immediately.
However, the smarter users quickly clarified to the complaining individuals that those who had read the text would also know that there would never be NFTs in Minecraft.
Many expressed relief over the announcement afterwards and are pleased that Minecraft wants to ban such currencies in the future. Because NFTs and cryptocurrencies are not really popular among gamers. Many fear being taken advantage of, just like what happened in a well-known NFT game:
Hacker steal 550 million euros from NFT game – Pokémon-like game was unfortunately too successful
