Is Web3 gaming about to flip Web2?

Is Web3 gaming about to flip Web2?

Author: Bitcoin.com January 3, 2026 Duration: 22:06

Gamers spend thousands on in-game items like Fortnite skins—but they can’t resell them. In this interview, Oliver Moroni, Head of Business Development & Partnerships at OpenSea, explains why Web3 changes that through true digital ownership, open marketplaces, and a growing player-creator economy.
We talk about:
Why Web3 gaming lets players buy, own, and sell digital items
How OpenSea evolved beyond NFTs into tokens and multi-chain trading
The most promising Web3 gaming use cases: skins, in-game tokens, TCGs, and RWAs
Whether NFTs are really “dead” or just in a market cycle
How OpenSea rebuilds trust and protects users from scams
The future of digital ownership and what traditional gamers aren’t ready for yet
If you’re curious how Web3 will reshape gaming, this conversation is for you.
00:00 The Promise of Web3 and Digital Ownership
04:09 OpenSea's Unique Position in the NFT Market
07:51 The Future of Gaming and NFTs
11:54 Navigating the NFT Market: Challenges and Opportunities
16:04 Building Trust in the NFT Space
20:02 The Future of Digital Ownership: Bridging Digital and Physical
#Web3Gaming #OpenSea #NFTGaming


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