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Gamified Gambling, Incentives and Democracy with Patrick Wieth

Author
serejandmyself
Published
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Episode Link
https://www.citizenweb3.com/patrickwieth

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Patrick Wieth from Crowd Control

Patrick offers sharp insights on gaming and crypto culture, critiquing trends like "pay-to-win" and dull mechanics while stressing the need for engaging design and genuine player satisfaction. His commentary extends to broader themes of responsibility, choice, and reality, reflecting a thoughtful and innovative perspective.

The CrowdControl Gaming Chain leverages the Cosmos technology stack to provide a decentralized, blockchain-based platform that empowers game developers and players, addressing challenges like centralized control and limited in-game economic opportunities. By fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem, CrowdControl aims to drive innovation and mutual growth in the gaming industry.

We spoke to Patrick Wieth about Crowd Control and:


  • Not just some funny internet money

  • Gamified gambling

  • Blizzard wants to get all the money

  • Copy something that works well

  • Less content is very unsatisfying

  • Pay to win

  • Gamers now often hate crypto

  • If they can't hype, it would not take off at all

  • Incentivize people staking and locking in the token

  • Improve the game

  • You need to make a decision

  • Showing that democracy works

  • Feeling of responsibility

  • Reality is reality

  • Red pill, blue pill

  • Taking LSD with a friend

Timestamps

00:00 – 12:05 : Intro

12:05 -- 31:04 : Games and crypto

31:04 -- 38:29 : Proving democracy works

38:29 -- 45:23 : Gamifying processes

45:23 -- 59:15 : What to look out for

00:59:15 – 01:13:20 : The Blitz

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