When GameFi exploded, YGG opened the door for players who couldn’t afford NFTs, giving them a way to earn during tough times. Scholarships let people start for free, but the profit splits were harsh—YGG often kept 30–40% while players did the grinding.
Some families earned real income during the boom, learned crypto basics, and joined strong local communities. But when game economies collapsed, earnings vanished fast, leaving many feeling used and stuck with no path to owning assets.
YGG is now shifting toward better games, local DAOs, and more player control, trying to rebuild after the fallout.
