#美联储降息 【How Offline Events Drive Web3 Gaming Breakthroughs】

The large-scale summit held by Yield Guild Games in Manila, Philippines at the end of this year can be considered a landmark event—not just a gathering of industry insiders, but a turning point where Web3 gaming truly touches mainstream attention.

First, let's look at the scale: over 5,600 people on-site, content reaching 490 million users globally online, with over 500,000 live stream viewers. What does this number indicate? It shows that Web3 gaming is no longer a niche hobby. YGG co-founder Gabby Dizon emphasized at the event that the summit's essence is to create pathways—providing community volunteers and students the opportunity to grow into founders, professional eSports players, and top creators.

The conference content was also very interesting. The creator forum focused on how to build sustainable careers and develop Web3 brands, and showcased AI-driven content tools. Education was a key focus—discussions involving industry, government, and academia about Web3 and AI skill demands, along with no-code game prototype workshops to lower entry barriers for creators. There were also interactive activities such as creative photography exhibitions, sports gaming competitions, and cosplay contests, creating a lively atmosphere.

In terms of eSports competitions, Parallel's "Showdown" tournament had a total prize pool of $100,000, ultimately won by Germany's veteran card player Viper; the Vibes Asia Championship saw a dark horse, Oxtraxex, who had never played physical cards and topped the Asia leaderboard purely through online training—stories like these are inherently compelling.

What do you think? How much impact do offline summits really have in making Web3 gaming go mainstream? Or is it still the products themselves that truly make a difference?