#894 Web3 Was a Failure…Will Gaming Save it? with Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla

Web3 crashed and burned when it first rolled out. But now, it’s picking up steam in gaming.

Today, we're talking to Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. We discuss why the first wave of Web3 gaming collapsed into pyramid schemes, how blockchain technology is being reimagined to enhance gameplay instead of replace it, and why creator economies and decentralized ownership could finally solve the cold start problem that's been holding back mass adoption.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

To learn more about Xsolla, check out their website here.

About Chris Hewish

Trusted game and technology executive with operational and strategic experience at Activision, DreamWorks, and Xsolla. Proven ability to scale businesses, drive market-changing innovations, and secure high-profile deals.

About Xsolla

Xsolla’s video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices worldwide, Xsolla operates as a merchant and seller of record for major gaming entities like Valve, Twitch, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation.