Midnight, the tea has cooled, but I don't care. Because I just realized something important about @YieldGuildGames that most people overlook. Everyone thinks of $YGG as a token for speculation - bought cheap, sold high, profit. But it's like buying a gym membership and selling it, instead of actually going to train. The real value is not in the token itself, but in what the ecosystem opens up. And so I have compiled a list of ways to get the most out of participating in YGG, most of which do not require buying tokens at all.
Method one, and it is so obvious that everyone ignores it - become an alpha hunter on YGG Play Launchpad. Don’t just come in when everyone is already discussing some game; be the first to find it. Here’s how it works. Every day, visit the platform, check out newly added projects. When you see something interesting - don’t wait for the crowd to catch up. Immediately complete quests, study the game, join their Discord. Early participants always get more - the best conditions for tokens, reputation in the community, and insider information.
I remember missing out on an early-stage game because I was busy. A month later it exploded, the token made ten times, and I could have participated from the very beginning. Since then, I’ve developed a habit - fifteen minutes every day to monitor new projects. Fifteen minutes can turn into months of searching for the next opportunity if you miss the moment.
Method two - use quests not as an obligation but as free testing of games before investing. Seriously, this is a genius thing. Previously, to understand whether a game was worth attention, you had to either buy in or settle for trailers and promises. But now #YGGPlay says - here, play for free, complete tasks, feel the mechanics. And only if you like it - invest in tokens on the launchpad.
I do this - while completing quests, I take notes. What caught my attention? What annoys me? Does the gameplay drag on or is it boring after ten minutes? Is the graphics up to par? Is the community alive or dead? By the end of the quests, I have a complete picture of the project, and I can make an informed decision. Unlike most - who saw a pretty picture, listened to the hype on Twitter, bought, and then wonder why they lost money.
Method three, which very few think about - become a bridge between games and your local community. Suppose you are from Ukraine, or Poland, or any other country. Most games are initially made in English, documentation is in English, the community is English-speaking. You can become that person who adapts this game for your country - translates guides, organizes a local community, explains to newcomers how to play.
What does this give? First, the reputation of an expert in your region. Second, connections with developer teams that are always looking for ambassadors. Third, the ability to learn about plans and updates before others. Fourth, such activity is often rewarded with grants or exclusive drops. But the main thing is - you are building an asset that does not appear on the price chart but has real value.
Method four - use $YGG as a tool, not a goal. Here’s what I mean. Many buy the token and just hold it, hoping for a price increase. This is a passive approach. An active approach is to use the token to access opportunities in the ecosystem. Perhaps a certain balance is needed to participate in a private sale. Maybe token holders get priority in quests with limited spots. Maybe there are votes where the weight of the vote depends on the balance.
I think of it as a subscription. You don’t buy a gym membership to let it sit in your wallet and appreciate, do you? You buy it to go train. The same goes for the token - it is the key to the ecosystem, use it.
Method five - diversify roles within the ecosystem. Do not be just a player, or just an investor, or just a content creator. Be a bit of everything. Play games that you enjoy. Invest in projects you believe in. Create content about your experiences. Help newcomers to understand. Participate in voting. Each role provides its benefits, and together they strengthen each other.
I recall a concept from business - multiple streams of income. The most successful people do not rely on a single source of income. They have several businesses, several investments, several skills. The same goes for the ecosystem @YieldGuildGames - do not rely on one way to extract value. Combine different approaches.
Method six - treat it as an education for which you are also paid. The blockchain gaming industry is only emerging. In five years, the demand for experts in this field will be enormous. Right now, you can gain this expertise for free, simply by participating actively. Learn about the tokenomics of games, understand game economics, get familiar with blockchain mechanics, build your portfolio. These are skills that will be worth a lot.
And the coolest thing is - you are not only educated for free, but you can also be paid for your education through rewards and drops. It's like if a university paid you for studying. An incredibly advantageous deal if viewed in the long term.
Method seven - build a portfolio of projects, not just a collection of tokens. The difference is subtle but important. A collection of tokens is when you bought ten different gaming tokens and hope that one will take off. A portfolio of projects is when you actively participate in several games, understand their development, track metrics, and adjust the distribution of attention and resources.
In a portfolio approach, you do not just hold tokens. You are an active participant in several ecosystems simultaneously. Perhaps in one game you are a competitive player, in another - a trader of in-game items, in a third - a content creator. Diversification is not only of assets but also of roles.
Method eight - create synergy between your activities. Here’s an example. You are playing a game on #YGGPlay. You record your gameplay and upload it to YouTube - that’s content. You write a guide on optimal strategies - that’s education. You help newcomers in Discord - that’s community management. You participate in tournaments - that’s the competitive aspect. All these activities reinforce each other and create more value than separately.
I think of it as a flywheel. The more you do, the more opportunities open up. More opportunities - more connections. More connections - more insider information. More information - better decisions. Better decisions - more profit. And the flywheel spins faster.
Method nine - do not ignore social capital. In crypto, as nowhere else, connections are important. Meeting the right people can give access to closed alpha groups, early investments, and partnerships. Actively participate in project Discords, communicate with other active community members, and help each other. Reputation and connections are assets that are not visible on the blockchain but have immense value.
For example, I’ve developed a habit - every week I get to know at least one new person in the crypto community. I just write in private messages, offer to exchange experiences, discuss projects. Some ignore, but many are happy to communicate. And from these acquaintances have grown so many opportunities that would not have existed otherwise.
Method ten - play the long game. This is not a get-rich-quick scheme. The blockchain gaming industry is just at the beginning of its journey. There will be ups and downs, hype and crypto winters. Those who remain and continue to participate through it all will find themselves in an incredibly advantageous position when the industry truly takes off. And it will take off; it's just a matter of time.
I remember the people who were in crypto in 2013-2014. Most left during the crypto winter of 2015-2016. The few who stayed and continued to build became legends in 2017-2021. History repeats itself. Right now we may be in another winter (or at the beginning of a new cycle, who knows). Those who use this time to learn, build connections, and accumulate expertise will be the kings of the next bull market.
In general, the maximum benefit from participating in @YieldGuildGames comes not from speculating on the token $YGG, although that can also be profitable. It comes from becoming an active, involved participant in a growing ecosystem. You play games with #YGGPlay, find your favorite projects, complete quests, gain access to new tokens on the launchpad, build connections, develop skills, create content, help others. This is not a job, but it is not a handout either. It is an investment of time and attention with potentially huge returns. The only question is - are you ready to make this investment, or will you sit on the sidelines and watch others win?
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