Runner
Ethereum/Sidechain
2021
Axie Infinity Play-to-Earn Peak
Axie Infinity's play-to-earn model onboarded millions, driving sidechain activity and debate on sustainable token economies.
Event date: 2021-08-01
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Key Facts
Peak metric$4B+ lifetime NFT volume
OutcomeModel tested; growth slowed
ChainEthereum/Sidechain
Year2021
Typerunner
Tags
gaming
nft
p2e
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