How blockchain can redefine Snokido’s gaming experience
Bridging gaming and blockchain
The world as we know is digitizing and so are the entertainment platforms from music, films, and gaming. There is a gaming platform called Snokido that makes diverse offerings to captivate players. With their browser-based games, Snokido eliminates the hassle of downloads, allowing players instant access to a vast array of games across various genres.
Snokido offers a straightforward gaming experience in a web-based platform that doesn’t require downloads that makes it convenient for gamers on the go. Of course there are many other gaming websites just like Snokido that are free to play. As a disclaimer upfront, this article is not sponsored by Snokido or any entity; it is just a take on how web2 games can transition into the blockchain world. And Snokido is one game that I will consider here.
While the platform is currently not blockchain based its success and appeal bring attention to the exciting possibilities that blockchain technology could introduce to similar gaming ecosystems. Let’s take a look at how Snokido stands today and how blockchain could unlock new potential for platforms like it in the near future. Not long ago, we had an article about creating sustainable revenue with web3 games and you can read all about it here.
The current state of Snokido: Diverse and accessible
There is a vast array of games across various genres, including action, racing, puzzles, and strategy. My favorite one so far has been the ball-eating simulator. Snokido prides itself on a diverse array of game genres, catering to all types of gamers. It’s a user-friendly platform that appeals to a broad audience thanks to its intuitive interface and diverse game library. The user interface of Snokido is designed with simplicity in mind, presenting a clean layout that allows users to easily navigate through an vast library of games. Players with all tastes can dive into thrilling adventures, brain-teasing puzzles, or fast-paced racing games without barriers.
However, as with many industries, there is a shift in gaming too, and since a lot of VC capital has gone into blockchain games, there will be a growing demand for more immersive, decentralized, and player-driven experiences, areas where blockchain is making its mark. Snokido’s adaptive design ensures a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience. Whether on a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, Snokido automatically adjusts to the device’s specifications, providing a consistent gaming experience. Could Snokido benefit from integrating blockchain technology into its offerings? Let's explore where blockchain could make sense platforms like Snokido.
The potential benefits of blockchain integration
Ownership: If Snokido adopted blockchain tech then their users could potentially own their in-game items, avatars, and achievements, which could be transferred across platforms or sold in secondary markets. This would allow users to monetize their gaming experience in ways currently unavailable on Snokido. Interoperability that allows assets to be used and transferred across different channels with monetization on top, is another value for players to resell and earn.
Now picture this “Gamers spend around $6,425 on virtual items over their lifetimes, and 51% feel frustrated they can’t gift or resell those items.” Check out the source: Starknet
Decentralized economies: Many blockchain-based games operate with their own economies using their native tokens as game currency that players can trade, stake, or use in various decentralized finance (DeFi) swap platforms or DEXs. The platform could leverage blockchain to introduce its own token economy, where players are rewarded with cryptocurrency for their achievements and work. This would create a decentralized economy with more immersive and rewarding experience for players, turning gaming from a pastime into an opportunity for financial gain with real-world value.
Smart Contracts for fair play: Smart Contracts ensure transparency and fairness in competitive gaming. Smart Contracts can make game leaderboards tamper-proof by recording scores on a blockchain where they can’t be changed or manipulated by anyone. This would help eliminate unfair play and boost the trust and confidence of players. These contracts automatically validate each score based on clear, predefined rules that ensure everything remains fair and consistent. Snokido already fosters a fair community; smart contracts would further safeguard against cheating or hacking. Unlike traditional leaderboards controlled by central servers which are a lot more vulnerable to hacking or cheating, Smart Contracts are decentralized meaning no one can alter the game rankings. They also update the leaderboard in real time and can even distribute rewards directly to top players, ensuring only legitimate scores receive prizes. When players have new scores Smart Contracts check if the scores are valid and higher than previous entries and then updates the leaderboard accordingly. This makes the entire system transparent, secure, and trustworthy for all players. All in all with Smart Contract deployment Snokido could provide tamper-proof leaderboards, guaranteeing that all results are fair and unaltered. This can advance multiplayer games where trust and fairness are key.
Interoperability across platforms: One of the main plus points of blockchain is that it can make interoperability between different platforms possible. Imagine assets earned in Snokido being used in other blockchain games or traded on multiple marketplaces across diffrent blockchains. Blockchain tech can make this possible by creating a unified ecosystem where players have more control and flexibility over their digital assets. Imagine a scenario where players can transfer assets from web2 platforms to web3 based platfroms and back if they wanted to. This can all be possible and just a few years back this was unimaginable.
Enhanced security and privacy: When leveraging these blockchain based decentralized applications (Dapps), player data and transactions would be stored securely on the blockchain, minimizing the risk of hacks or data breaches. Currently, Snokido places a high priority on security, using encryption and strong community guidelines to protect users. Blockchain could elevate this further by decentralizing data storage, making the platform even more secure. There is a permanent data storage platform that’s emerging in the market called Arweave and they are indeed worth keeping an eye on. For security purposes we also recommend a thorough audit Smart Contracts.
What the future of Snokido could look like with blockchain integration
The game developer behind Snokido might never utilize blockchain technology. However let’s imagine a hypothetical scenario where Snokido introduces NFTs, allowing players to own tradable rare in-game items or even the games themselves as NFTs. Alternatively Snokido could implement their own cryptocurrency and use that to reward loyal players with tokens that can be used for purchases within the platform itself or exchanged for real-world currency.
In this future vision, Snokido could leverage decentralized technology to provide a more transparent, player-driven ecosystem that rewards players for their time and achievements. Given that Snokido already offers community engagement through forums and multiplayer games, this would be a natural extension, creating even more immersive player-driven content. The platform would not only continue to thrive as a gaming hub but also evolve into a fully-fledged gaming economy powered by blockchain.
Snokido’s current strengths
Cross-platform play: Snokido already offers a seamless experience across various devices, a feature that aligns with the interoperability goals of blockchain.
Community engagement: Blockchain-powered games often thrive on community involvement, something Snokido already fosters through forums and multiplayer experiences. Therefore we see potential here.
Regular content updates: With blockchain’s ability to add scarcity to digital items, regular game updates on Snokido could be enhanced by the introduction of time-limited NFTs or exclusive blockchain-based content. There are emerging SoFi platforms like Farcaster that can be taken advantage of here.
Conclusion: Snokido’s potential in a blockchain world
Snokido is a prime example of a gaming platform that could significantly benefit from blockchain technology. While it currently offers an enjoyable, diverse gaming experience, the addition of blockchain features could elevate the platform to new levels, providing players with ownership, security, and financial incentives. It will be interesting to see if platforms like Snokido evolve to incorporate these innovations. For now Snokido remains a premier destination for gamers of all types but the future of gaming where decentralization is understood and valued by gamers might not be far away and can attract a whole new tech savvy audience of players.
Ernst and Young published a post on how blockchain can bring down costs and improve transparency in the gaming industry. By implementing blockchain, companies like Microsoft Xbox were able to reduce royalty processing times from 45 days to just 4 minutes, while also cutting operational costs by automating complex processes. This enhanced efficiency enables real-time access to financial data, giving game creators better insights and trust in the system, transforming their business operations.
FAQs: The future of Snokido and blockchain
Is Snokido a blockchain game?
No, Snokido currently operates as a traditional online gaming platform without blockchain integration.
How could blockchain improve Snokido?
Blockchain could introduce player ownership of assets, a token economy, enhanced security, and transparency to Snokido’s gaming experience.
What are NFTs, and how could they be used on Snokido?
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) represent unique digital assets. On Snokido, NFTs could be used for rare in-game items, avatars, or special achievements.
