After the Web3 Reset, Gaming Tokens Need Players First
The post After the Web3 Reset, Gaming Tokens Need Players First appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. On May 12, 2026, one of the most watched gaming networks went dark on purpose. Ronin paused for roughly ten hours to migrate from a standalone chain to an Ethereum Layer-2 built on the OP Stack. When it came back, the network promised lower token inflation and a new way to reward the builders who keep players engaged — not just speculators. Three days later, Binance announced the removal of several low-liquidity spot pairs, including AXS/BTC — a sign that legacy gaming tokens without steady demand can fall off major venue menus. Two weeks on, a web3 studio called Moonveil said it would wind down, and its MORE token cratered toward zero. Same market, different outcomes — and a blunt reminder that players, not tokens, are the scarce resource. Call it a reset. The message to game teams after the froth: build a game people want to return to tomorrow before you ask a market to buy your token