From Failure to Fortune: Jonathan Bouzanquet on Blockchain and Gaming

In a recent CryptoSlate SlateCast episode, Jonathan Bouzanquet, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Playa3ull Games, shared insights on blockchain’s transformative potential in the gaming industry. Co-hosted by Liam Wright and Nate Whitehill, the discussion focused on Playa3ull’s player-driven development approach, digital asset ownership, sustainable funding, and the future role of AI in gaming.

Player-Centric Game Development

Bouzanquet described Playa3ull’s unique “building games backwards” philosophy, where community involvement shapes the game’s evolution from the outset. Instead of imposing a finished product, Playa3ull fosters dialogue through an advisory council, ensuring player feedback drives improvements.

True Digital Asset Ownership

A key theme was blockchain’s ability to offer players true ownership of in-game assets, addressing frustrations with