Can a game serve as a pandemic lifeline? A roaring ‘yes’ was the answer from a small rural community in the Philippines. The Philippines was severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns, resulting in a surge in unemployment.
A documentary aired in May 2021 brought a blockchain game - Axie Infinity. A hybrid of Pokémon Go and Cryptokitties, Axie Infinity deals in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) called – Axies, which are cute unique digital pets bred to battle.
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