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Coin Artist on Building real Crypto-Games

Mar 8, 2022

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Marguerite deCourcelle

Marguerite deCourcelle, known as Coin Artist, is a trailblazer in the fusion of art, games, and crypto, with a deep background dating back to 2014. She shares fascinating insights on the innovative role of NFTs in gaming, addressing concepts like 'virus assets' that enhance player interaction. Marguerite also explores the complex relationship between decentralized finance and gaming, emphasizing community engagement. Additionally, she reflects on the transformative impact of blockchain on both digital art and the gaming landscape, highlighting opportunities amid challenges.

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ANECDOTE

Humans vs. Zombies Game

In 2019, Marguerite's team created a blockchain game called "Humans vs. Zombies", using NFTs and smart contracts to create an on-chain virus.
She expresses concern about the current financially driven NFT game market potentially replicating the negative stigma of ICOs.

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INSIGHT

On-Chain Games

There's a category of on-chain games where the blockchain itself is the playing field, distinct from typical NFT games focused on asset value.
Examples include the "Humans vs. Zombies" game and Dark Forest, showcasing innovative game mechanics.

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ADVICE

Remixing On-Chain Content

Explore the potential of remixing on-chain content, such as memes, by allowing NFTs to interact and modify each other across wallets.
Introduce elements like "bombing" NFTs with playful permadeath and retribution mechanics to create engaging experiences.

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Art, Crypto, and Gamification

04:39 • 12min

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Innovative Concepts in Blockchain Gaming

16:49 • 27min

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Emergence and Complexity in Crypto-Games and DeFi

43:39 • 5min

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Blockchain's Impact on Gaming and Art

48:18 • 18min

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The Challenges and Opportunities in Blockchain Gaming

01:06:32 • 2min

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The Crypto Pulse of New York

01:08:37 • 10min

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Curating Meaningful Experiences

01:18:16 • 7min

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The Dark Forest

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Conway's Game of Life

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Neon District: EXODUS is part of a cyberpunk thriller series by Chad Campbell. The story follows themes of hacking, government secrets, and personal discovery in a corrupt city-state. Mary Ann Mahoney contributed as an editor to this installment.

Marguerite deCourcelle, known by her persona Coin Artist, has been in the crypto space since 2014. Marguerite pushes the boundaries at the intersection of art, games, and crypto, carving out a career for herself as an artist and creator.

Although her focus is certainly in crypto gaming, it might not be what you’d expect. Her endeavors have a cypherpunk feel at the protocol level, innovating creative ways for NFTs to interact in our wallets.

Alongside discussions of her work at Blockade Games, we explore emergence, embedding data in the blockchain, and the untapped world of meaningful crypto gaming.

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Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro

4:30 Coin Artist

7:49 Early Days of Crypto Art

12:34 Gamifying the Blockchain

16:50 The Technology Crossover

24:33 Bombing & Bitcoin

30:43 Permadeath & High Stakes

38:05Winning Hearts and Minds

42:30 A Utopian Vision

48:00 Emergence & Complexity

53:17 Blockade Games

57:55 The Motivation for Profit

1:04:10 The Thrill of the Game

1:09:17 Fighting for Crypto’s Soul

1:13:22 New York City

1:16:33 The Crypto Social Game

1:23:47 Curation

1:27:43 Optimism & Advice

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Resources:

Marguerite on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/coin_artist?s=20&t=2V5r_ik50UfcZMaCSB0HgA

Blockade Games:

https://blockade.games/

Neon District:

https://portal.neondistrict.io/

Skyweaver:

https://www.skyweaver.net/

Boys Club:

https://twitter.com/BoysClubCrypto?s=20&t=2V5r_ik50UfcZMaCSB0HgA

Ethereum: The Money-Game Landscape

https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/ethereum-the-money-game-landscape?s=w

Conway’s Game of Life:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Game_of_Life

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