{"id":1655,"date":"2025-03-27T07:46:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T07:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innoviusresearch.com\/blog\/?p=1655"},"modified":"2025-03-27T07:47:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T07:47:15","slug":"gaming-metaverse-how-nfts-are-driving-virtual-economies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innoviusresearch.com\/blog\/metaverse\/gaming-metaverse-how-nfts-are-driving-virtual-economies\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaming & Metaverse: How NFTs are driving virtual economies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Global Gaming NFT Market<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In 2024<\/strong>, the Global Gaming NFT Market <\/strong>was valued at $470 billion <\/strong>and is expected to grow and reach around $820 billion <\/strong>by 2028<\/strong>, growing at a CAGR<\/strong> of 14.84%<\/strong> during the period 2024-2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GLOBAL GAMING NFT MARKET\u00a0 2024 -2028 ($Billion)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NFT games are video games that integrate Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) <\/strong>as a central feature, serving as blockchain tokens <\/strong>with unique identifiers that enable games to distribute digital assets<\/strong> that players can own, trade, or sell.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs are used to represent characters, items (including both complete and crafting components), weapons, skins, and virtually any other in-game asset<\/strong> that requires the property of non-fungibility.<\/strong> Some popular NFT games include Axie Infinity, Alien Worlds, and The Sandbox.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Metaverse NFT Market<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In 2024<\/strong>, the Global Metaverse NFT market <\/strong>was valued at $1.02 billion <\/strong>and is expected to grow and reach around $2.44 billion <\/strong>by 2028<\/strong>, growing at a CAGR<\/strong> of 24.35%<\/strong> during the period 2024-2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GLOBAL METAVERSE NFT MARKET\u00a0 2024 -2028 ($Billion)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Metaverse NFT marketplace <\/strong>is an online platform that allows creators to sell their unique digital assets,<\/strong> including virtual land, avatars, and artwork. It provides a way for individuals to monetize their creations<\/strong>, while also allowing buyers to invest in rare and valuable assets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Metaverse NFT marketplace is still in its early stages, <\/strong>but it has already attracted the attention of investors, creators, and enthusiasts. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some popular NFT metaverse platforms are Decentraland, Star Atlas, & Somnium Space.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

User-based Statistics<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The top 3 NFT Games<\/a> <\/strong>are- Alien Worlds, Axie Infinity and Splinterlands, which had almost 2 million monthly users<\/strong>, out of which Alien Worlds had 760,000 monthly users<\/strong>, making it the most popular NFT game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaming NFT-Industry Analysis<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In August 2023, Jump.trade, <\/strong>the flagship NFT gaming platform of GuardianLink, announced its collaboration with NEAR Protocol<\/strong>, a Layer 1 blockchain that aims to decentralize development. The partnership entails the exclusive drop of 1 million NFTs <\/strong>for the racing game RADDX Racing Metaverse.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In May 2023, <\/strong>The Sandbox partnered with Affyn<\/strong>, a Singapore-based Web3 start-up creating games and metaverses with built-in augmented reality and geolocation features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GAMING NFT MARKET SHARE, BY PLATFORM IN 2024 (%)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mobile gaming holds the largest market share (40.8%), <\/strong>driven by the widespread adoption of smartphones and blockchain integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PC games maintain a significant share (25.90%) <\/strong>due to blockchain-based titles such as Ember Sword, which offer tokenized in-game <\/strong>assets. The appeal of true digital ownership and the ability to trade virtual items <\/strong>has attracted both players and investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Console gaming (15.20%)<\/strong> thrives on exclusive titles and subscription services<\/strong>, AR\/VR games (6.20%) <\/strong>see accelerated growth with hardware innovations<\/strong>, and Web-based games (11.80%) <\/strong>remain popular for their easy accessibility and cross-platform functionality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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METAVERSE NFT MARKET SHARE, BY APPLICATION IN 2023 (%)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Metaverse NFT-Industry Analysis<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In January 2024<\/strong>, Meta announced the launch of Horizon Worlds NFTs, <\/strong>enabling users to create, buy, and sell NFTs <\/strong>within the Horizon Worlds metaverse<\/strong>. This development is part of Meta\u2019s broader strategy to integrate NFTs into its virtual reality ecosystem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Real Estate (31%) <\/strong>is leading the market, driven by the increasing value of digital land<\/strong> and demand from investors and businesses<\/strong> for virtual spaces used for events, advertising, and leasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Fashion and Avatars (30%) <\/strong>is Popular for personalizing virtual identities, with brands leveraging digital fashion collections to engage users in gaming, social events, and immersive experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Events and Experiences (23%) <\/strong>offer revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships<\/strong> for concerts, conferences, and brand activations, while Virtual Art and Collectibles (16%)<\/strong> drive monetization<\/strong> via NFT marketplaces, providing collectors with exclusive digital assets, limited editions, and verifiable ownership.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luxury Brands Tap into NFTs for Metaverse Presence<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Luxury brands such as Nike, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana <\/strong>earned $260 million <\/strong>through NFT sales. They use NFTs to offer exclusive digital experiences<\/strong> and connect with tech-savvy consumers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These sales feature digital collectables inspired by their iconic products<\/strong>, such as Nike, which led the sales, generating around $185.3 million <\/strong>from its “Cryptokicks” <\/strong>collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January 2024<\/strong>, Meta announced the launch of Horizon Worlds NFTs, <\/strong>enabling users to create, buy, and sell NFTs <\/strong>within the Horizon Worlds metaverse<\/strong>. This development is part of Meta\u2019s broader strategy to integrate NFTs into its virtual reality ecosystem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay tuned to Innovious Research<\/strong> for ongoing market insights and data-driven analysis to help you navigate the future of Metaverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data Sources: Mordor Intelligence<\/a>, Focusonbusiness<\/a>, BusinessWire<\/a>, and others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more <\/strong>on Metaverse<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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