Decentralized Exchange PancakeSwap Expands Into Blockchain Gaming
PancakeSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX), has launched the PancakeSwap Gaming Marketplace to enter the blockchain gaming sector. The platform features two games initially but aims to attract other developers to create games for the ecosystem.
The company announced that the marketplace will enable gamers, developers, and the PancakeSwap community to “play, build, and connect.” This move comes after the launch of PancakeSwap’s first GameFi title, Pancake Protectors, which has seen over 25,000 daily players at peak. The gaming hub also includes another game called Pancake Mayor, which offers CAKE rewards.
The marketplace is designed to give game developers access to PancakeSwap’s sizable user base, claiming there are “1.5 million potential monthly players ready to embrace your creations.” It will also allow studios to integrate CAKE and PancakeSwap’s NFTs for monetization and earnings options.
Blockchain Expansion
PancakeSwap was originally launched on BNB Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain) but has expanded to support various other blockchain networks, including Ethereum and scaling networks like Polygon, Base, and Arbitrum One.
According to CoinGecko data, PancakeSwap’s BNB Chain exchange (V3) recorded the fifth highest token trading volume of any DEX in the past 24 hours. The V2 protocol added another $57 million in volume, while the Ethereum V3 DEX hit about $25 million in volume during that span.
Hot Take: The Future of GameFi with PancakeSwap
PancakeSwap’s move into blockchain gaming represents a significant expansion into a new sector with vast potential. By launching the PancakeSwap Gaming Marketplace, they are not only providing a platform for gamers and developers but also leveraging their large user base for game development. With this strategic move, they are poised to become a major player in the emerging GameFi sector.
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