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WOW..., this article is like a treasure map for diving into Web3 gaming and the metaverse!
I love how you explained that players can finally own their in-game items, like selling a legendary sword in the real world. Quick question: what do you think is the biggest hurdle for traditional gamers to jump into this space?
Blockchain complexity or just resistance to change?
Thanks for this awesome content!
Thank you so much Mahdi! I'm really glad you found it valuable. Love the “treasure map” analogy! 🏴☠️
To your question: I think both blockchain complexity and resistance to change play big roles, but if I had to pick one, I’d say UX complexity is the bigger hurdle right now.
A lot of traditional gamers are totally open to new things (I mean, we’ve seen them master insane game mechanics!), but when you throw in gas fees, wallets, seed phrases, and bridging tokens, it can feel more like doing your taxes than playing a game 😅
That said, as UX improves and Web3 gets more invisible in the background (like Apple Pay made payments seamless), I think adoption will skyrocket.
And of course, resistance to change fades real quick when people see the benefits, like earning real value from their time and skills 💸
Thanks again for reading and engaging! 🙏🏻 Always down to chat more about this frontier.
Hadil, thanks for the awesome article...!
The UX point in Web3 is spot-on. As a front-end dev working with Next.js and React, I feel if we craft sleek, simple UI/UX that hides the blockchain complexity, gamers would jump in way faster. Imagine a wallet as seamless as a Google login!
What do you think?
Absolutely, Mahdi, you nailed it! 👏🏻
A wallet as seamless as Google login is exactly the kind of UX leap we need to hit mass adoption. Right now, we’re asking users to understand private keys, gas fees, network switching… it’s a lot. But if we can abstract that complexity away, like how users don’t need to understand HTTPS to browse the web, we’ll unlock a whole new wave of gamers.
As a front-end dev using Next.js and React, you're in such a powerful position to help shape that experience. Components like embedded wallets, social logins (like Web3Auth or Magic), and transaction previews can make the difference between bounce and buy-in.
The smoother the onboarding, the faster Web3 gaming levels up. I truly believe that with the right UI/UX, the tech will fade into the background, and the fun will take center stage.
Thank you, Hadil....! 🙌🏻
You’re absolutely right!
If we can effectively hide the complexities, more users will definitely be attracted. What approaches do you think could be useful for educating and guiding new users? Maybe adding tutorial videos or interactive demos could help.
Also, I think incorporating game mechanics and social elements could make the user experience even more engaging. What are your thoughts on this?
Absolutely, Mahdi! 🙌🏻 You're bringing up such important points!
Education and guidance are important in Web3 onboarding, and I love that you mentioned tutorial videos and interactive demos. Here are a few approaches I think could really move the needle:
🎥 Tutorial Videos & Walkthroughs:
Short, in-context videos that show how to do things like set up a wallet, make your first transaction, or claim a reward can reduce friction dramatically. Think of them like game tutorials, simple, skippable, and super visual.
🕹️ Interactive Demos / Sandboxes:
Let users try Web3 mechanics in a risk-free environment before committing real assets. A mock wallet or practice mode, for example, would make things less intimidating.
🎮 Gamification:
Using game mechanics like quests, XP, badges, and daily streaks can turn learning into playing. Imagine an onboarding quest like:
👥 Social Onboarding:
Let friends onboard friends. Think Discord-style communities, referral rewards, and even group-based quests in games. People learn better together and stay engaged longer when they’re part of something social.
🧭 Progressive Disclosure:
Instead of throwing everything at users from the start, reveal features as they’re needed. Let users learn by doing, not by reading pages of documentation.
In the end, we need to blend education with emotion, make people feel smart and curious, not confused. And since you're already working on front-end with React + Next.js, you’ve got all the tools to create interfaces that feel magical ✨
Would love to hear if you're already exploring some of these ideas or building anything around them!
Thank You so much ...
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