A recent report commissioned by Elympics, a Web3 gaming protocol, highlighted how Telegram and blockchain technology have transformed the gaming world.

The research report, shared with crypto.news and based on feedback from nearly 1,000 global gamers, shows how platforms like Telegram and the rise of “compete-to-earn” games are driving the adoption of Web3 gaming.

The success of Telegram as a gaming platform was evident in the survey results, with 53.56% of players choosing it as their preferred platform for playing mobile games. This highlights Telegram’s growing influence in the gaming space and its ability to attract a large, engaged player base.

Most respondents, 78.77%, reported playing games daily, while 15.19% indicated they play a few days a week.

With the rise of competitive gaming, the report delved into the impact of blockchain games and their community-driven advances on the gaming industry.

“Our research shows that with the entry of social platforms such as Telegram into the Web3 world and the skill games growth with community-driven money competitions, we are seeing the start of mass adoption by players around worldwide. Gamers enjoy winning through competition so we build games meeting this need.”

Tom Kopera, COO of Elympics

Traditionally, games have been centralized, meaning a company controls the game’s development, design, and rules. In blockchain games, the power is more decentralized—players have more control, and they can own in-game assets that can’t be easily tampered with.

“Blockchain decentralizes the ownership, turning players into investors of time and money into their beloved games.”

Stan Fiedor, General Manager Europe of Wemix

This ownership includes everything from virtual items to characters to NFTs, which are stored on a blockchain and can even be traded outside of the game.

Mass adoption of blockchain games

One of the major points in the report is how these new games can transform mobile gaming. Blockchain-based mobile games offer players the chance to monetize their skills and gameplay, turning a previously passive activity into one with financial rewards.

The report noted that blockchain gaming is on the verge of mass adoption, with “a growing interest from gamers eager to participate,” according to Michał Dąbrowski, CEO of Elympics.

However, the report noted that Web3 gaming is still overcoming skepticism due to the flaws of its earlier versions. Initial blockchain games faced issues like poor design and broken in-game economies. 

According to the survey, the most common reason for not playing blockchain games is uncertainty about how to get started, with 32.11% of respondents citing that they “have no idea how to start.” 

Today, the industry has learned from some of these mistakes, with developers focusing on creating better games with solid economic models that encourage fair play and real ownership of digital assets. Elympics believes that, by adding real-world stakes to gaming, Web3 could be the next big shift in the industry.

TON and Telegram

TON (TON) and Telegram have embraced blockchain to drive engagement and revenue without compromising user trust, the report noted. TON has become a popular hub for hyper-casual games like Notcoin (NOT) and Hamster Kombat, attracting millions of users. 

Telegram’s simplified crypto wallet, automatically integrated for non-US users, eliminates barriers to entry, helping onboard millions of real users effortlessly.

Blockchain games on TON appeal to both casual and competitive gamers, offering a seamless experience that feels no different from traditional Web2 games.

The report concluded that platforms like Telegram are helping to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, creating an ecosystem where players may not even realize they are engaging with blockchain technology.