CEO of Epic Games Tim Sweeney has indicated that blockchain technology might be considered for Fortnite in the future.
However, he has clarified that this would not involve cryptocurrencies or NFTs. The discussion began after Jonah Blake, Co-founder of Game Fund Partners, tweeted that there could be a 50% chance of blockchain integration into Fortnite and Unreal Engine within the next five years.
In response, Sweeney acknowledged blockchain’s potential but emphasized that it would not include financial elements. He tweeted, “Perhaps someday,” whilst stating, “As we’ve plainly said many times we aren’t adopting cryptocurrency or NFT trading or similar.”
Technical Potential Over Financial Uses
Sweeney emphasized that the interest in blockchain is focused on its technical capabilities rather than financial aspects. He described blockchain as a “decentralized solution to distributed transactional evolution,” suggesting it could function as an alternative to traditional databases. This approach is similar to other projects, such as Pirate Nation, which plan to use blockchain technology for managing transactions across multiple systems.
In a recent interview with author Matthew Ball, Sweeney discussed the broader applications of blockchain technology, highlighting its potential in areas such as zero-knowledge proofs and cryptographic consensus protocols.
Sweeney supported the idea of an “open metaverse,” advocating for decentralization and interoperability in digital environments, through open protocols and standards, mentioning the efforts of the Metaverse Standards Forum to establish industry-wide technical standards.
Despite blockchain’s association with cryptocurrency, which Sweeney believes has negatively impacted its perception, he remains confident about the technology’s future. He acknowledged the current challenges and uncertainties surrounding blockchain but expects that its value will be recognized over time.
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