Soon
- The Minecraft game will block the use of NFT and blockchain technology on its servers.
- Microsoft’s game will also ban the creation of NFT projects based on its assets.
Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world, and the sandbox-style affair of Microsoft publisher has only grown since its initial release in 2009. But developer Mojang is not interested in seeing its success on shared blogs with independent NFT projects and has publicly announced that Minecraft will soon ban the use of the technology.
The Microsoft-owned studio today shared a news release about upcoming changes to its Minecraft usage guidelines, and this is NFT. Minecraft will soon ban blockchain technology on game servers, which run independently of fans and creators, as well as banning the use of Minecraft images to create NFT projects.
“To ensure that Minecraft players have a secure and inclusive experience, blockchain technologies cannot be integrated into our client and server applications, nor can Minecraft game content, such as worlds, skins, be used , personal items or other modifications, using blockchain technology to create a scarce digital asset, “the publication says.
Currently, Mojang allows Minecraft server operators to charge money to access their personalized online experiences, but the study believes NFTs go against the “spirit of Minecraft.” This is due to NFT shortage models, according to the study, which may limit players ’ability to access features on certain servers.
“The speculative price and investment mindset around NFTs shifts the focus of gambling and encourages leverage, which we believe is incompatible with the joy and long-term success of our players,” the publication adds. .
Mojang noted that some independent Minecraft servers allow the use of NFTs that represent elements of the game or provide NFT rewards to players. In addition, there are projects that have turned Minecraft assets into NFT collectibles, such as Polygon-based NFT Worlds, which sells virtual terrains that can be used on a custom Minecraft server.
According to CryptoSlam data, NFT Worlds has generated nearly $ 163 million in NFT trading volume so far. In a tweet today, NFT Worlds co-founder ArkDev noted that the team is trying to determine how to proceed after the impending Minecraft rule change.
“We are working to find out how far this will go [affect] we and we also have possible pivots planned in the worst of absolute cases that allow us to move forward, “he wrote.” We are not leaving. “
What the hell @Minecraft? The reasoning behind the ad is the most stupid, old-school one I’ve ever seen.
I hope @iamarkdev recovers and will give @nftworldsNFT the future it deserves. It’s crazy to see @Microsoft backtracking honestly.
– SamuelCardillo.eth – RTFKT (@CardilloSamuel) July 20, 2022
On the NFT Worlds Discord server, the team observed previous interactions with Minecraft developers and suggested that a “pivot” for the project was a possibility.
“We’re as blind as you are,” the message says. “We’ve spoken to Minecraft’s IP department several times in the past. They never made it clear that anything we were doing was going to be standardized / restricted (apart from the existing EULA elements, which we complied with throughout of the project, such as our position on in-game advertising / IP). “
“I know this is an extreme cause for concern in the community, and it is for us as well,” the NFT Worlds message continues. “But we are currently [considering] all options, and we will do our best to find out another option in the future, even if that is a pivot. “
Minecraft has banned NFTs.
This is a great sign of adoption. Just as banning books makes them more popular, so too will Web2’s reaction against NFTs pave the way for viral growth.
– The Jiho.eth 🦇🔊 (@Jihoz_Axie) July 20, 2022
Notable figures in the crypto industry have commented on the news. Chris Dixon, general partner at VC company Andreessen Horowitz, tweeted, “A good reminder of why you shouldn’t build corporate-owned networks (Web2). They change developers’ rules on a whim.”
An NFT is a blockchain token that represents the ownership of an article. They are often used for digital goods such as artwork, profile pictures, collectibles, and video game items. The NFT market grew significantly throughout 2021, eventually reaching $ 25 billion in trading volume.
Although the Minecraft team currently has no intention of integrating blockchain technology, Mojang wrote that it could reconsider its position in the future.
“We will also pay close attention to how blockchain technology evolves over time to ensure that the above principles are upheld and determine whether it will allow safer experiences or other practical and inclusive applications in gaming,” the publication notes.
No timetable has been set for the imminent change of NFT-related rules. In April, several Mojang developers independently released a petition asking game creators to pledge not to use NFT. The petition, however, did not gain much strength: it only had 72 signatories in the first week and only 430 in total on July 11, according to the website.
Interestingly, Microsoft has released official NFT linked to Minecraft. In February 2021, just as the NFT market was beginning to heat up, the company partnered with blockchain gaming company Enjin to offer free NFTs as part of a link to International Women’s Day and Girls in Science. These NFTs could be used on Enjin’s MyMetaverse server for Minecraft.
It is currently unclear whether Microsoft will still allow the Enjin plugin, which allows servers to enable NFT-based items, to run following the rule change. Decipher he contacted representatives of Microsoft’s Xbox division to comment, but did not receive a response immediately.
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