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What does interoperability enable for web3 games? How might the first forays into gaming interoperability take shape? Is true interoperability even a realistic goal worth pursuing?
As a relative newcomer to the world of NFTs, one word that I frequently encounter in my research is “interoperability”. This term is often referenced as a key reason why NFTs are so groundbreaking. Interoperability, or in other words, the ability for disparate systems and products to interface seamlessly (either at present or in the future), is a complex topic with many contextual nuances. Yet the importance of digital interoperability cannot be overstated.
As our world becomes increasingly networked and interconnected, having open standards, protocols, and formats will allow for the free flow of information, the efficient upgrading and maintenance of digital spaces, and the standardization of toolsets and capabilities. Interoperability has the potential to revolutionize a multitude of consumer and enterprise applications, from healthcare to finance to engineering and more.
The games industry, too, has been increasingly referenced as one hindered by issues of interoperability. Much of this can be attributed to the avalanche of Metaverse ventures fundraising in the space, as interoperability is often cited as a key prerequisite to unlocking the…
