In these years in the YGG community, I have witnessed the panic of a cryptocurrency price plummeting by 80%, and I have also experienced the crisis of a gaming economy collapsing. However, what truly keeps me awake at night has never been these apparent risks.
Last year in Manila, I participated in a community meeting that changed my perspective. At that time, the market was sluggish, and everyone was discussing how to cope with the price decline. But a scholar from the countryside voiced what everyone was thinking: "We can endure price fluctuations, but what we fear most is waking up one day to find the game unplayable, and our livelihoods completely cut off."
This statement hit me like a heavy hammer. As the community captain, I began to realize the real threat facing YGG: not the volatility of coin prices, but the sustainability of the entire Play-to-Earn ecosystem it relies on.
I have witnessed how such risks materialize. Last year, a popular game fell into a death spiral after six months due to flaws in its economic model. Although YGG timely transferred scholars to other games, those players who had just mastered the game skills had to start from scratch. The pain of this transition is far more heart-wrenching than the losses on paper.
The more profound risk lies in the uncertainty of regulation. I remember last year when a certain country suddenly announced restrictions on P2E games, and local scholars lost a significant source of income overnight. Although YGG quickly adjusted its global asset allocation, the impact on families that relied on game income was very real.
In my view, YGG's most vulnerable link lies in its dependence on game developers. As a community representative, I have participated in several negotiations with development teams. Some teams only see YGG as a tool for traffic generation and do not truly care about the long-term interests of scholars. This difference in philosophy often leads to difficulties in sustaining cooperation.
But it is precisely these challenges that reveal the most valuable aspects of YGG. They never shy away from problems; instead, they actively build a risk-resistant system: establishing a multi-game asset portfolio, developing cross-chain infrastructure, and promoting the formulation of industry standards. These investments, which may seem not to generate direct profits, are precisely the most important moat.
Recently, during YGG's crisis simulation drill, I deeply appreciated their foresight. The scenario was not a plummeting coin price but rather the sudden shutdown of a major game. Through the pre-prepared emergency plan, we were able to complete the asset transfer and skill training for thousands of scholars within 72 hours. This ability to respond is more important than any short-term gains.
Now, when I assess YGG's development prospects, I no longer just look at financial report data, but instead pay more attention to its investment in building the resilience of the ecosystem. Because I know that in this unpredictable industry, the platform that can continuously create value for players is the true stronghold that can weather cycles.
This sword of Damocles hanging over our heads has made YGG even more resilient. It constantly reminds everyone: we are managing not only digital assets but also the livelihoods and dreams of countless players. This responsibility is far more important than the pursuit of profit.@Yield Guild Games #YGGPlay $YGG
