Minecraft bans NFTs and blockchain technology
Minecraft developer Mojang has officially taken a stand against NFTs and other blockchain technology, banning players from creating digital assets based on Minecraft or integrate blockchain technology into Minecraft serve.
The statement came in a July 20 post on Minecraft’s website that breaks down what NFTs are and why Mojang and Microsoft don’t want to associate Minecraft with the controversial technology. “To ensure that Minecraft players have a safe and inclusive experience, blockchain technologies are not allowed to be integrated into our client and server applications and cannot Minecraft in-game content such as worlds, skins, persona elements or other mods can be used by blockchain technology to create a scarce digital resource,” the post said.
Here’s an early look at our upcoming guidelines regarding Minecraft and NFTs.
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— Minecraft (@Minecraft) 20 July 2022
A cursory search of NFT marketplaces like OpenSea immediately reveals many unofficial Minecraft NFTs being sold without Mojang or Microsoft’s involvement. Mojang’s post also explains that blockchain technology could also potentially be used by some server owners to reward players with exclusive content for their in-game and out-of-game actions (and transactions) and introduce players to a wildly volatile currency marketplace.
As such, it is understandable why Minecraft’s owners want to take action to clarify their NFT stance and crack down on blockchain initiatives that use IP without permission. Ultimately, the blog post also explains that the decision comes down to the fact that NFTs “may create models of scarcity and exclusion that conflict with our policies and the spirit of Minecraft.”
As Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world, Mojang taking a firm stance against NFTs and blockchain technology shows how far blockchain technology is from being accepted by the gaming community, be it players or developers. Mojang says it’s “closely watching how blockchain technology evolves over time to ensure the above principles are upheld and determine whether it will allow for more secure experiences or other practical and inclusive applications in games,” so this stance may change. in the future. For now, however, Mojang and Microsoft are keen to keep NFTs and blockchain technology far away Minecraft.
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