Bitcoin.com News Interviews
Justin Waldron, founder of Play.fun, joins David Sencil to explore the future of crypto gaming, Web3 game development, and how blockchain technology is reshaping the gaming industry.
Recorded at Team Summit in Tokyo, this conversation dives into how frictionless onboarding, fair token launches, and fast, low-cost infrastructure like Solana are enabling a new generation of games. Justin also shares insights on why bear markets produce the strongest builders, how mobile gaming dominates in Asia, and why simpler, casual games may drive the next wave of adoption.
They also discuss the role of AI in game creation, the rise of short-form gaming experiences, and how platforms like Play.fun are lowering barriers by removing wallet friction and enabling anonymous access.
Topics include: crypto gaming, Web3 games, Solana blockchain, game development, token launches, mobile gaming trends, AI in gaming, and the future of digital entertainment.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Navigating the Crypto Landscape
05:02 – Introducing Play.fun & Open Game Protocol
10:02 – The Evolution of Game Development
14:54 – The Role of AI in Game Creation
20:03 – The Future of Gaming in Japan
25:08 – Crypto Meets Gaming
29:51 – The Next 12–18 Months