In the summer of 2021, while the world was grappling with the pandemic's effects, thousands of players in the Philippines turned to Axie Infinity as a source of income through blockchain gaming. By 2025, Axie Infinity has significantly evolved and faces new challenges.
Origins of Axie Infinity
Axie Infinity was created in 2018 by Sky Mavis, aiming to integrate blockchain into the gaming world. Inspired by Pokémon and CryptoKitties, the founders developed a game featuring digital pets.
Current Game Mechanics
Today, Axie Infinity offers players multiple game modes, including PvE and PvP, and operates on a dual-token economy: SLP and AXS. The game has undergone changes to maintain interest and combat content inflation.
Future of Axie Infinity
Sky Mavis continues to expand the Axie ecosystem, introducing new features and planning the release of the MMO Atia's Legacy. The future of Axie Infinity rests on balancing gameplay with economic sustainability.
The journey of Axie Infinity reflects the growth and challenges of the blockchain gaming sector as a whole. The platform has carved out a unique place in the industry, attracting millions to digital assets, and how it will maintain this role will be seen in the future.
