Crypto games on the blockchain

Blockchain technologies are taking the world of gaming to a new level of development. Cryptocurrency games significantly expand the possibilities for title monetization, as well as audience engagement and interaction. These aren't just tokenized apps, but an entire ecosystem capable of significantly increasing a company's competitiveness in the market. After all, every character, item, and achievement in such projects can have real value, confirmed by a smart contract, which fuels audience interest.

Arionis Games has been creating IT products for over 10 years and developing custom crypto games on the blockchain for over 5 years. This area of game development allows for the creation of sustainable game economies and the attraction of loyal communities of investors and users. But only with a professional approach and an understanding of the laws of this market segment.

What are crypto games?

Blockchain games are titles that utilize blockchain technology. It enables data storage, item tokenization, decentralization, and economic transparency. Such projects may incorporate cryptocurrency, NFTs, smart contracts, or a blockchain network. The choice of one technology over another depends on the specifics of the title.

Crypto games are a subset of blockchain projects that always use digital currencies (in-game tokens with real market value). These titles emphasize monetization and economics, often in a P2E (play-to-earn) format. Assets earned in these games can be exchanged for real money.

A crypto game is a game development project that uses blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies to create an economy. This allows users to truly own items ( 2D or 3D characters , inventory, etc.) and sell, trade, and transfer them using compatible networks and standards.

Blockchain development allows for the storage and control of players' digital assets: NFTs, tokens, virtual real estate, and more. In such projects, everything operates transparently, with users managing their own economies.

Features of crypto games

In traditional game development projects, all items and progress are the property of the web studio or client, meaning users cannot use them outside the specific project. Developing a game on blockchain changes these rules:

• Users fully own assets—skins, characters, and items in the form of NFTs (non-fungible tokens)—and can sell, trade, and use them in other projects, including outside of a specific title;
• information about transactions and other operations is stored not on the server, but in the blockchain;
• Cryptocurrencies are used for in-game payments and earnings;
• The security of processing user actions and operations is ensured by smart contracts.

The Role of Blockchain and NFTs in Crypto-Game Development

Both technologies are shaping a new gaming economy and changing the nature of user interactions with assets. Therefore, blockchain development and NFTs are crucial in the creation of crypto games.

Blockchain ensures transparency and decentralization, enhancing the security of data and digital assets. Transaction history is stored on a distributed network, preventing counterfeiting or changes in ownership. Even if a game is closed, tokens and NFTs remain in the user's possession and can be stored in a wallet, sold on a marketplace, or used in other compatible projects. The liquidity and value of assets depend on demand and community support. This approach ensures blockchain games are secure and appealing to audiences, combining the gaming experience with real-world digital assets.

NFT (non-fungible token) technology makes every in-game asset (weapons, skins, characters, land plots) unique and verifiable. This allows players to actually own and control these items, rather than "renting" them from a server. This creates a real, vibrant market.

NFT games also enable the use of such objects across different metaverses and game development products connected to a single blockchain system. This significantly expands the audience and its capabilities, enabling cross-project interaction.

Benefits of Developing Crypto Games on the Blockchain

Blockchain technology allows you to create an open, economically active ecosystem around your project, where users are not only participants but also co-owners. Custom blockchain crypto game development opens up new opportunities and monetization sources, and increases player engagement by building a community with real investment.

Benefits of crypto games for players

Crypto games with cash withdrawals are not just entertainment, but part of a new digital economy that attracts gamers with its reliability and commercial potential:

• real ownership of assets in the form of NFTs that can be used in various projects outside of a specific universe;
• the opportunity to earn money in a play-to-earn format (for participation, victories, crafting, trading, etc.);
• transparency and security of transactions;
• Real participation in the development of a game development product – in some crypto titles, users who own tokens have the right to vote on future changes.

In other words, blockchain increases interest in gaming products through a sense of involvement and expanded opportunities for gamers, including real earnings.

Why is it profitable for businesses to order crypto-game and blockchain project development services?

Audience growth and engagement. Users who own assets and earn within the project are more engaged and return more often. Creating an NFT game attracts enthusiasts and investors, creating a loyal, economically active community.

New monetization models. Selling NFTs and tokens, as well as charging fees for player-to-player transactions, allow for additional revenue beyond in-game purchases and subscriptions.

Marketing potential. Creating a game with cash withdrawals and crypto and NFT elements is a promising basis for launching exclusive collections, promotional campaigns, and collaborations with other projects. Hosting various events and giveaways also expands reach and helps promote the brand.

Thus, blockchain in gaming creates a win-win model. Gamers gain greater freedom of action and the opportunity to earn money, while businesses gain a new level of audience engagement and project profitability.

Stages of blockchain crypto game development

Crypto games are projects at the intersection of game development, Web3 technology, and tokenomics. When developing them, it's important to consider and balance the interests of investors and players. At Arionis Studio, blockchain-based crypto game development involves nine stages:

Concept and game design creation

The production of game projects always begins with the formation of an idea:

• discussion of the concept, genre, platforms and business goals of the project;
• study of the niche, audience, and competitive offers;
• processing of game design and game mechanics (PvP, Play-to-Earn, PvE, NFT collecting);
• discussion of the role of tokens (NFT items, DAO, in-game currency).

We develop detailed game specifications and create a ready-made product model that can operate reliably in a Web3 environment.

Selection of a blockchain platform, architecture design

The next stage is an analysis of the blockchains available for the crypto game. We select the optimal options based on transaction speed, network stability, infrastructure, and support for NFT standards. Based on the specifics of the future product, we decide where and how data will be stored, the algorithm for the title's interaction with the blockchain, and how wallet and transaction security will be ensured.

Designing a Game Economy and Tokenomics

Tokenomics is the in-game economy of a crypto project, where tokens can act as currency, a resource, and a means of motivating users. It ensures audience retention and product sustainability.

At this stage we consider the following aspects:

• ways in which gamers can earn digital currency (for achievements, completing quests, and other activities);
• mechanisms for using these assets (customization, in-game purchases, etc.);
• emission and combustion balance (how many conventional units are to be emitted and how often, whether a reduction in their quantity will be envisaged, etc.);
• mechanisms for managing player motivation (staking, vesting, inflationary and deflationary instruments);
• the dynamics of NFT asset behavior on the secondary market.

Each of these aspects is important to consider and balance before creating a crypto game. A comprehensive approach and high-quality preparation ensure the sustainability of the project's economy and interest not only at launch but also for 6-12 months after release.

Smart contract development

At this stage, Arionis Games developers create and test smart contracts—blockchain programs that automatically execute specified conditions, manage game logic, user assets, and the project's economy.

They are used for key operations:

• generation and management of NFTs (transfer, sale, confirmation of ownership);
• conducting transactions (purchasing tokens, exchanging resources, paying out rewards);
• maintaining game mechanics – staking (freezing tokens), DAO voting, automatic verification of conditions;
• Ensuring transparency and fairness (so that battle results, loot rarity, and item drop rates are calculated/recorded fairly and publicly).

High-quality smart contract management in blockchain cryptogame development eliminates fraud, ensures the protection of player assets, and ensures transparency and accountability for all participants.

Most importantly, this guarantees the actual decentralization of the final product. Contracts undergo mandatory audits by independent specialists, ensuring asset security and increasing user trust.

Prototyping and development

In parallel with the blockchain components, our team is developing a title prototype, which includes the core game mechanics, visual style, UX/UI design, and gameplay loops. For these purposes, the developers use Unity , Unreal Engine , or WebGL solutions. Which option is best for your project depends on its specifics.

A prototype helps test the basic mechanics, tokenization, and blockchain interactions at launch. This allows us to assess the viability of initial hypotheses and, if necessary, adjust the blockchain crypto game development strategy.

Integration of Web3 components

Next, we connect the game to the blockchain so it can interact stably and efficiently with user wallets, NFTs, tokens, and smart contracts. It's at this stage that the title transforms from a traditional game development project into a crypto game with the ability to own digital assets and conduct transactions within a decentralized ecosystem:

• connect crypto wallets (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, WalletConnect);
• We provide interaction with the blockchain in real time and with data protection;
• We implement work with NFTs and tokens (displaying inventory, the ability to buy and sell items through a built-in system, and managing game currency);
• We integrate with external marketplaces or develop an internal one;
• We create the ability to list NFTs directly from within the game, as well as track transaction history, prices, and owners;
• We provide security – protection against fraud and fake transactions, error handling, and handling of private keys.

This stage of blockchain crypto game development ensures transparency and openness of gameplay, increasing its appeal to users.

Testing

After implementing the core functionality and connecting all necessary systems, our team analyzes the correctness, security, and stability of the gameplay and Web3 components of the blockchain-based crypto game.

What aspects are we testing :

• Gameplay – we check the core mechanics, gameplay cycles, and balance (how easy or difficult it is to earn tokens);
• UX/UI – we study and refine the interface (so that it is understandable and convenient for both crypto enthusiasts and beginners);
• the operation of smart contracts – we model interaction scenarios with them and track vulnerabilities;
• Tokenomics viability – we assess the balance of token emission and burning, and forecast behavior dynamics 3, 6, and 12 months after launch to avoid hyperinflation and devaluation of NFTs in the game;
• Web3 functionality – we monitor wallet operations, display tokens and NFTs in the interface, and ensure transaction accuracy.

We also conduct load testing. We check the system's resilience to traffic surges, hacks, manipulation, bot attacks, and other risks.

Testing is an integral part of blockchain crypto game development, ensuring a fair and secure environment for all participants.

Launch and support

After the game's release, we set up analytics, conduct an IDO (initial launch), or list tokens on DEX/CEX exchanges. We then launch events (airdrops, whitelists, partner promotions), and provide project support.

We also provide subsequent updates and development of the title by mutual agreement. This service may include the release of new NFTs for the crypto game, the creation and integration of additional content, governance mechanisms, adapting the economy to market changes, and more.

Technologies and tools

To create crypto games on the blockchain, the Arionis Games team uses a broad technology stack, including game development tools, Web3, and blockchain:

• The destroyers are Unity, Unreal Engine, as well as WebGL frameworks Three.js, PlayCanvas (for browser games).
• Blockchain platforms – Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Solana, Immutable X, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Sui, Aptos.
• Programming languages – TypeScript/JavaScript, C#, C++/Blueprint, Rust, Move, Solidity.
• Web3 libraries – Web3.js/Ethers.js, Solana Web3.js, Moralis SDK, Thirdweb.
• Crypto wallets – MetaMask, WalletConnect, Phantom, Trust Wallet, Torus.
• NFT markets and standards – OpenSea, Blur, Magic Eden, Rarible, ERC-721, ERC-1155, BEP-721 standards (custom marketplaces can also be connected).
• Backend and databases – Node.js/Express, MongoDB/PostgreSQL/Firebase, IPFS, Arweave.
• DevOps and security – Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry, OpenZeppelin, Tenderly, Alchemy, Infura, MythX, Certik, Hacken.
• Analytics – Dune, Nansen, Google Analytics/Mixpanel, Galxe, Zealy.

Creating crypto games on the blockchain is a multi-layered, complex process that encompasses several areas, including game design, blockchain architecture development, Web3 integration, and UX/UI design. The required tools and technologies depend on the specific project and its business objectives.

Benefits of partnering with Arionis Games

The success of a crypto project depends on the expertise of specialists capable of creating an effective, user-friendly ecosystem. Developing crypto games on the blockchain is a strategic investment. Implementing such a product requires a deep understanding of current audience needs, the market situation, game design trends, tokenomics, and Web3 technologies.

Our studio has been involved in web development for over 10 years, and our experience and technical expertise allow us to implement effective, customized solutions for every task. You can order a blockchain-based crypto game from scratch, on a project-by-project basis, or through outstaffing or outsourcing. We also offer a dedicated IT team . Our portfolio includes projects of varying scale, from MVPs to full-fledged GameFi products.

Arionis developers have experience creating games across various genres: crypto farms, collectible card games, simulators, RPGs and metaverses, MMOs with autonomous economies, NFT projects, and more. We implement blockchain projects for a wide range of platforms, including network solutions, computer and mobile crypto games for iOS and Android , titles for Telegram , and VR/AR products.

Benefits of contacting Arionis Games:

• expertise and many years of experience in game development, Web3 and blockchain game development;
• a comprehensive approach from concept development, design, tokenomics, and smart contracts to blockchain integration, launch, and firing;
• transparency of cooperation, an iterative format of work with regular reporting at key stages of product implementation;
• experienced developers, programmers and game designers.

If you're looking for a team to develop a crypto game, submit a request – we'll consult, discuss the concept, propose an effective Web3 monetization strategy for your product, and successfully implement the project.