WeMade, created in 2000 by Kim Taegon, became famous for its MMORPG “Legend of Mir.” The game’s domestic and international popularity solidified WeMade’s gaming dominance. However, as the gaming market changed, WeMade realized it needed to innovate and develop.
Blockchain technology—a decentralized, transparent, and secure digital ledger—is gaining popularity across industries. WeMade believed blockchain might transform gaming by improving player security, ownership, and monetization. In 2018, WeMade revealed its ambitious blockchain effort to change the gaming industry.
Our first significant blockchain milestone was the creation of the “Chuncheon Blockchain Special Zone” with the Chuncheon authorities. This effort created a blockchain startup ecosystem to promote innovation and collaboration. WeMade drove this effort, proving its dedication to developing blockchain technology beyond games.
Emergence of Blockchain Technology
WeMade’s Entry into Blockchain Gaming
The success of WeMade’s Blockchain Ventures
Impact on the Gaming Industry
Aspect | Impact |
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User Experience | Enhanced through decentralized platforms, offering greater control and ownership of in-game assets. |
Transparency | Increased transparency in gaming transactions, fostering trust between players and developers. |
Ownership | Facilitates actual ownership of virtual assets, empowering players to buy, sell, and trade confidently. |
Community Engagement | Encourages community participation and collaboration through shared ownership and governance of gaming ecosystems. |
Innovation | Spurs innovation in game development, enabling novel gameplay mechanics and monetization models. |
Challenges Faced by WeMade
Although WeMade has achieved some success in its blockchain journey, it has also faced some significant hurdles. The corporation has encountered difficulties due to the lack of clarity in regulations concerning blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. On top of that, there has to be constant innovation and adaptability due to the technological complexity of blockchain development.