According to U.Today, Tezos (XTZ), a Layer-1 proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain, is making strides in reviving its ecosystem. The protocol recently reported a significant increase in its gaming ecosystem, with a 558% rise in active gamers. This data, confirmed by analytical platform Messari, is a significant achievement given the protocol's ongoing efforts to establish itself in key growth areas.
The gaming revolution on Tezos is being driven by several protocols, including CoinBlast. CoinBlast's Trivia Cash game has consistently attracted thousands of monthly active users and is featured among DAppRadar’s top 50 gaming protocols. This recognition underscores the growing popularity of the Tezos gaming ecosystem.
In the first quarter, the actual number of gamers recorded was 97,000, a figure that represents the 558% increase. This growth is attributed to the innovative approaches adopted by major players on Tezos. For instance, Tezos game developer Dragon Ninja has introduced an AI-driven roguelike game. The integration of AI-based games is a novel concept in the Play-2-Earn (P2E) gaming world, positioning Tezos for a niche market.
However, Tezos has faced challenges in matching up with counterparts in the Ethereum and Solana ecosystems. Despite these hurdles, Tezos' growth this year has been significant, although overshadowed by network glitches. Nomadic Labs recently advised Tezos node operators to upgrade their systems to rectify a critical bug. System hacks are a major obstacle to growth for most protocols. While Tezos has experienced its share of hack alerts, it has not reported a major hack recently.