Derived from Crypto.News, 2025 saw a 55% year-over-year decline in GameFi funding, with many studios closing as token prices and incentives collapsed. Gaming tokens like GALA, AXS, and ENJ fell 82%, 86%, and 87% respectively. Meanwhile, Web2.5 games, which use blockchain quietly without tokens, are gaining traction as studios focus on revenue over speculation.
GameFi Funding Drops 55% in 2025 as Web2.5 Games Rise
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GameFi funding rates dropped 55% in 2025 as token prices and incentives collapsed, pushing many studios to shut down. GALA, AXS, and ENJ fell 82%, 86%, and 87% respectively. Web2.5 games, which use blockchain without tokens, are rising as developers shift focus to revenue. The fear and greed index shows a clear move away from speculative models.
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