Sega jumps back on NFT bandwagon, is “exploring ways” to use Blockchain in games

Back in 2020, it seemed that every major games publisher was on board with the NFT and crypto craze as it created more opportunities to capitalize on in-game purchases. Sega went all-in at the peak but pulled out once public interest had started to drain. Despite calling play-to-earn games “boring,” it seems like the company wants to gain a few more rings in a surprising upcoming project.

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