How Big Is the Blockchain Gaming Market | Trends 2031

Q: How big is the blockchain gaming market?

The blockchain gaming market was estimated at USD 6.5 billion in 2024 and is predicted to be USD 22.9 billion by 2031.

Q: What drives the growth of blockchain gaming?

Play-to-earn models, NFT integration, and user ownership of in-game assets are driving the growth of market.

Q: What are major trends in blockchain gaming?

Interoperable economies, DAO governance, and metaverse expansion are major trends.

Q: What challenges affect the blockchain gaming market?

Regulatory uncertainty, scalability issues, and market volatility in crypto assets are the challenges affect the market.

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Code: MTA5096

Publication Date: Jul 2025

What is the size of the Blockchain Gaming Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Blockchain Gaming Market was estimated at USD 6.5 billion in 2024 and is predicted to be USD 22.9 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 20.8% during the forecast period 2025–2031.

The growth of market is supported by the factors including the surge in play-to-earn (P2E) models, digital ownership of in-game assets via NFTs, and expanding Web3 ecosystems.

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Key Growth Factors of the Blockchain Gaming Market

Rising popularity of P2E and NFT-based gaming
Increasing the interest of gamer in decentralized ownership and rewards
Increasing investments from venture capital and gaming studios
Expansion of metaverse and cross-platform gaming environments
Integration of crypto wallets and DeFi systems in games

Blockchain Gaming Market Trends

Blockchain gaming market was navigating trends which include a shift toward interoperable game economies where players can use assets across multiple games. Another trend is the emergence of DAO-led gaming platforms where users influence game development. There are number of major traditional gaming companies started entering the blockchain space through partnerships and acquisitions. All these trends together contributing in the expansion of the market.

Emerging Developments in the Blockchain Gaming Market

New developments are observed in the blockchain gaming market over the years which include the creation of fully decentralized gaming metaverses, tokenized esports platforms. Alongside, the scalable Layer-2 blockchain solutions are tailored for high-speed gaming. Aside from these, AI-generated assets and NPCs, combined with NFT marketplaces, are reshaping in-game economies. Further, the developers are also prioritizing sustainability with eco-friendly blockchain protocols.