Wukong games are booming; what potential "black myths" are there in the Web3 field?

As of August 26, the data statistics for BTC, ETH, and TON on the TrendX platform are as follows:

The discussion count for BTC last week was 9.38K, an increase of 10.71% compared to the week before last. The price on Sunday last week was $64,050, up 7.8% from $59,414 the Sunday before last;

The discussion count for ETH last week was 2.73K, an increase of 15.5% compared to the week before last. The price on Sunday last week was $2,737, up 3.7% from $2,639 the Sunday before last;

The discussion count for TON last week was 1.72K, an increase of 32.49% compared to the week before last. The price on Sunday last week was $5.31, down 20% from $6.64 the Sunday before last;

With the explosive success of "Black Myth: Wukong," a number of potential "Black Myth" projects are gradually emerging in the Web3 space. These projects not only have the potential to lead industry transformation but may also redefine market rules in the future. This article will explore several fields and projects in the Web3 world that could become the next "Black Myth."

Scalability of Bitcoin and the Development of DeFi

Since its inception, Bitcoin has faced increasing scalability challenges as its market continues to expand. The acceptance of Bitcoin in traditional finance is gradually increasing, and the scale of Bitcoin ETFs is also growing. At the same time, emerging assets such as BRC-20 tokens and rune tokens are beginning to emerge in the native cryptocurrency ecosystem. These assets not only enrich Bitcoin's ecosystem but also bring more possibilities for its future development.

However, one of the biggest challenges facing Bitcoin remains its scalability issue. To address this, various teams are researching different solutions, such as the Lightning Network, Stacks, RGB, Citrea, and Merlin. The common goal of these technologies is to improve Bitcoin's transaction speed and efficiency while reducing transaction costs, thereby enhancing Bitcoin's application prospects in global payments and decentralized finance (DeFi).

In the DeFi space, Bitcoin is also gradually carving out its market. Although Ethereum remains the primary platform for DeFi, Bitcoin is expanding its influence in the DeFi ecosystem through projects like BounceBit and Babylon. These projects not only promote the application of Bitcoin in decentralized finance but may also attract more developers and users to recognize Bitcoin's potential.

Deepening Ownership Economy

With the continuous development of blockchain technology, the ownership economy is becoming an important trend in the Web3 space. Through blockchain, users can regain control over resources traditionally controlled by large enterprises, such as personal data, creative content, and computing resources. This new ownership economic model is expected to have a profound impact on existing business models and social structures in the future.

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and decentralized social media (DeSoc) are two important areas within the ownership economy. The goal of DePIN is to provide practical utility through decentralized networks, such as distributed computing, storage, and communication services. As the infrastructure matures, DePIN is expected to achieve large-scale applications in the coming years, attracting a large number of users and investors.

In the decentralized social media space, the launch of platforms like Farcaster marks an increase in user interest in decentralized platforms. These platforms not only protect user privacy but also avoid common issues of content censorship and algorithmic bias found in traditional social media platforms. As the user base expands, DeSoc platforms may become the dominant form of social media in the future.

Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA)

The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is an important application of blockchain technology. By bringing off-chain assets onto the blockchain, RWA tokenization can enhance asset transparency and efficiency, providing new opportunities for asset composability and potential use cases. Despite the challenges posed by rising interest rates in the global economy, RWA tokenization projects remain attractive, especially in the field of tokenized government bonds.

Institutional investors are increasingly interested in RWA, with many institutions accelerating the adoption of RWA tokenization technology. Additionally, the development of related infrastructure, such as decentralized identity, oracle, and interoperability solutions, provides strong support for the RWA ecosystem. The improvement of this infrastructure will make the application of RWA tokenization more widespread, thereby promoting the overall development of the blockchain industry.

Booming Web3 Gaming

Web3 gaming, as an important application area of blockchain technology, has developed rapidly in recent years. The number of players continues to reach new highs, especially with hyper-casual games like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin attracting a large user base. However, the robust open in-game economic mechanisms are still not fully formed. Nevertheless, projects like Pixels and Parallel TCG have successfully built large communities and demonstrated the immense potential of Web3 gaming.

With the success of "Black Myth: Wukong," the Web3 gaming sector may usher in a new wave of development, particularly in domestic Web3 games. Here are a few noteworthy projects:

Matr1x Fire: An FPS mobile game launched by the Web3 cultural entertainment platform MATR1X, focusing on PVP multiplayer competition and PVE casual gameplay. Most team members come from Tencent, possessing rich experience in the development and operation of shooting mobile games. Matr1x Fire not only showcases technical prowess from the Web2 realm but also brings this experience into the Web3 gaming space, potentially becoming a phenomenon in the future.

Mahjong Meta: A Web3 gaming platform focused on Mahjong esports, aiming to provide players with an on-chain Mahjong theme park. Unlike traditional shooting esports games, Mahjong Meta is more suitable for long-term users. By integrating esports mechanisms, this platform can attract and retain players, showing great long-term operational potential.

Seraph: In the Darkness: A blockchain-based dark fantasy ARPG developed by Actoz. Actoz is a well-known online gaming company in South Korea, having developed classic online games like "Legend." Seraph not only continues the traditional dark style gaming experience but also introduces new gameplay and economic models through blockchain technology, potentially becoming a representative work in blockchain gaming in the future.

MetaCene: An MMORPG set in a surreal post-apocalyptic society where players interact with various NFTs to redefine civilization. The emergence of MetaCene marks the arrival of a player-centric new era, which could become another "Black Myth" in the Web3 gaming space.

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Conclusion

The success of "Black Myth: Wukong" has shown us how innovation and unique cultural backgrounds can attract global attention. In the Web3 space, we are also witnessing the rise of several potential "Black Myth" projects. Whether it is the scalability of Bitcoin and the development of DeFi, the deepening of the ownership economy, the tokenization of real-world assets, or the booming Web3 gaming, these areas may lead industry transformation in the future and become new market indicators.

These potential "Black Myth" projects in the Web3 space not only represent technological advancement but, more importantly, will redefine how we understand and participate in the digital economy. These projects will bring greater autonomy, broader application scenarios, and a more open and decentralized future. Over time, these "Black Myths" may gradually emerge as iconic projects leading the era.