Minecraft Developer, Mojang has recently released quite a negative statement on the usage of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) in Minecraft. This comes as a result of a few Minecraft servers selling NFTs, or using the blockchain to develop a product.
Essentially, NFTs go against Minecraft’s Usage Guidelines.
“To ensure that Minecraft players have a safe and inclusive experience, blockchain technologies are not permitted to be integrated inside our client and server applications, nor may Minecraft in-game content such as worlds, skins, persona items, or other mods, be utilized by blockchain technology to create a scarce digital asset,” says the statement by Mojang.
“The speculative pricing and investment mentality around NFTs takes the focus away from playing the game and encourages profiteering, which we think is inconsistent with the long-term joy and success of our players.”
Mojang doesn’t want to split up the player base between those who have and those who don’t which is why the business is going against user’s profiteering from NFTs.
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