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Whenever I talk about the rise of @Yield Guild Games one question people often ask me is Who’s actually behind YGG? To be honest it’s a great question because understanding the backers behind a project tells you a lot about its long-term potential, the kind of support it receives, and the confidence major players have in its vision.

YGG didn’t appear out of nowhere. It grew out of a belief that players should own their digital worlds, and it attracted partners who shared that belief. What impressed me early on was the caliber of supporters who backed this idea long before Web3 gaming was popular. These weren’t random investors chasing hype they were industry leaders who recognized that gaming and blockchain were on a collision course.

The most notable among them is #a16z Crypto, the Web3 arm of Andreessen Horowitz. When a16z backs something, it’s rarely accidental. They invest in foundational movements, not trends, and seeing them support YGG told me they saw guilds as a new digital economic layer. Their involvement brought global attention, credibility, and strategic insight that helped YGG refine its long-term roadmap.

Then there’s #AnimocaBrands a company I consider one of the most influential forces in blockchain gaming. Animoca didn’t just back YGG they share its philosophy. Both groups believe in digital property rights, open metaverse ecosystems, and empowering players over platforms. With Animoca’s expansive portfolio and deep gaming expertise, their support gave YGG access to networks and opportunities that shaped how the guild grew during its early years.

Another major backer worth highlighting is #DelphiDigital especially Delphi’s gaming division. Delphi has been instrumental in pushing forward-game economy research and design across Web3. They understood the importance of guilds long before most people recognized their role. Their analytical approach helped YGG navigate the complexities of token design, governance, and economic balance. In many ways, Delphi helped the guild stay grounded through both market booms and downturns.

I also think it’s important to acknowledge #BITKRAFT Ventures, a powerhouse in esports and traditional gaming. Their involvement sent a strong message: the future of gaming wasn’t going to be siloed. Blockchain gaming wasn’t competing with Web2 games it was evolving them. BITKRAFT’s experience in competitive gaming, player culture, and ecosystem building aligned perfectly with what YGG was trying to achieve on the Web3 side.

Beyond these major names, YGG attracted support from angel investors, founders of major Web3 projects, and gaming veterans who saw potential not just in the guild model but in the community behind it. What stood out to me was how diverse these backers were. They weren’t all crypto-native. Some came from gaming, some from venture capital, some from metaverse research. That kind of diversity signals strong multidisciplinary belief in YGG’s vision.

When I step back and look at this roster, it becomes clear why YGG grew into a global movement rather than a niche experiment. The guild was built on conviction conviction from the people who founded it, the community that joined it, and the backers who believed in its role in shaping the future of gaming.

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The non-fungible token (NFT) industry opened a new chapter in 2025, far surpassing the early speculative frenzy. The global NFT market is currently valued at approximately $49 billion, up from $36 billion in 2024, marking a strong market recovery and broader applications across various industries.
According to analysis firm Coinlaw.io, Ethereum remains the backbone of the NFT economy, handling over 60% of transactions, while competitors such as Solana, Polygon, and Immutable X are carving out new markets in gaming and brand integration.
OpenSea continues to lead the market with over 2.4 million monthly active users, but the entry of new players has diversified the ecosystem, with the number of active platforms worldwide exceeding 100.

📅 November 28 | Hong Kong, China
The crypto world has just received news that could redefine the future of the digital economy. Animoca Brands, the giant behind hundreds of web3 projects, confirmed that it is preparing the launch of its own stablecoin and that it will fully enter the real world asset (RWA) market starting in 2026.

📖Animoca Brands not only invested in more than 400 startups in the web3 ecosystem, but also developed its own platforms, identity systems and interoperable metaverses. With the initial hype of the metaverse falling, the company changed its strategy: instead of relying solely on games and NFTs, it began to integrate deeply into blockchain financial infrastructure.
Entering the RWA sector, according to The Block, is a natural step to leverage its user base, global licenses and strategic position in Asia. Animoca Brands is building a fully backed stablecoin, designed to integrate with its growing ecosystem of gaming, digital payments, and tokenized asset markets.
The interesting thing is that this stablecoin will not just be a token for transactions, but a fundamental piece of its new financial framework, which will include tokenized properties, real income from the physical world, commercial rights and investment assets linked to global infrastructures. In other words, a direct and enormous bridge between the digital economy and the traditional economy.
The company is working on regulatory compliance with several countries simultaneously, anticipating demand and international expansion. Animoca Brands also confirmed that its stablecoin will be compatible with various chains, especially those optimized for payments and RWA, while its new tokenized products will be available to corporate users, institutional investors and gaming communities.
Company executives announced that 2026 will be “the year of total convergence between gaming, digital property and real-world assets,” which is generating explosive expectations.
Analysts consider that this move could alter the relationship between traditional stablecoins - such as USDT or USDC - and new hybrid models backed by real assets, especially if Animoca Brands manages to integrate millions of users from its video game ecosystem. Other observers warn that handling regulated assets on this scale entails operational, legal and reputational risks, and that the company will need a seamless infrastructure to comply with global audits, transparency and custody standards.
Still, the prevailing sentiment is that Animoca Brands is entering a whole new phase, where it could compete not only with crypto companies, but with traditional financial institutions.

Topic Opinion:
I believe that the combination of stablecoins, gaming and RWA is an extremely powerful strategy, because it unites billions of dollars in real economic activity with hyperactive digital communities. However, I also recognize that Animoca Brands will have to demonstrate an unprecedented level of transparency and governance to make this project work.
💬 Do you think it will be able to compete with giants like Circle or Tether?

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