Dialogue HTX Fire Partner Episode 2丨From Players to Investors: Exploring Breakthroughs and Opportunities in the GameFi Sector
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Dialogue HTX Fire Partner Episode 2丨From Players to Investors: Exploring Breakthroughs and Opportunities in the GameFi Sector
In the future, HTX will continue to build a Web3 communication platform through its "#Dialogue with HTX Partners" series, connecting more industry pioneers with the crypto community, bringing users innovative ideas and helping them seize new investment opportunities.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsRecently, Huobi HTX launched the second episode of its major new series, "#Chat with HTX Companions." This live session, themed "Who says good-looking players can't master economic models? Everything you need to know about blockchain gaming and GameFi!" featured two HTX community members—Chu Haoji's Web3 (@ScarlettWeb3) and Sasaki Hoshino (@hoshino_sasaki)—who delved into the future trends and investment perspectives of GameFi. The guests shared their personal journeys in Web3 and discussed current market challenges and the potential of blockchain gaming, offering valuable insights to the crypto community.
First Steps into Crypto: From Gamer to Strategic Investor
Chu Haoji's Web3 shared that he chose the Web3 space as a path toward financial freedom through investment and wealth accumulation. His entry into the GameFi and blockchain gaming sector stemmed from a genuine love for games, combined with prior experience as a KOL on Douyin. For him, diving deep into this field was both passion-driven and informed by strong market insight. Sasaki Hoshino entered the Web3 industry after experiencing the "May 19 crash," leveraging his background in game gold farming to gradually transition into exploring GameFi.
When discussing investment strategies, both guests emphasized "strategy" and "mindset." Chu Haoji's Web3 stressed that understanding where your profits come from is key to successful investing; his own experience with margin liquidation taught him the critical interplay between human nature and risk management. Sasaki Hoshino noted that the bear market helped him recognize Bitcoin’s long-term value, leading him to adopt a strategy of dollar-cost averaging into just one cryptocurrency. He advised that if you're not an experienced trader, avoid random investments—simply stick to long-term DCA and holding.
Understanding GameFi Ecosystem Trends: Choosing the Right Path from a Player’s Perspective
On the current state of GameFi, both guests observed that blockchain games are increasingly approaching AAA production quality. With more high-quality capital entering the space, both development costs and output quality have significantly risen. Additionally, improvements in cross-chain functionality and barrier-free user experiences are helping onboard users more smoothly. When recommending projects, Chu Haoji's Web3 highlighted "Pixel Heroes" as one to watch, while Sasaki Hoshino suggested keeping an eye on "Space Nation," which is about to launch NFTs, and the competitive game "Partyicons."
For newcomers selecting GameFi projects, both guests recommended focusing on metrics such as player count and growth rate, VC backing, and initial asset offerings. Chu Haoji's Web3 pointed out that player engagement and retention determine a game’s long-term appeal, and advised setting clear exit strategies when entering any blockchain game. Sasaki Hoshino emphasized that personal interest and motivation toward a project are essential, and that VC investment can serve as a useful indicator of a project’s growth potential.
The guests also discussed ideal Web3 economic models. Chu Haoji's Web3 believes the ideal blockchain game economy should evolve from token-based systems toward NFT-centric economies, with stronger integration into real-world use cases. Sasaki Hoshino added that Web3 games should attract external capital and innovate their economic designs to avoid the "death spiral" seen in many current models.
U.S. Election Could Bring a Crypto Turning Point: Hoping HTX Continues to Lead the Industry
Regarding the U.S. election, both Chu Haoji's Web3 and Sasaki Hoshino expressed greater optimism under a Trump victory. Chu Haoji's Web3 noted that Trump’s pro-crypto stance could benefit the industry, particularly meme assets linked to Trump, which might see significant gains. Sasaki Hoshino added that from a policy standpoint, Trump’s advocacy for “small government,” lower taxes, and reduced corporate intervention would create a more favorable environment for crypto innovation and growth.
Against this backdrop, both guests shared their expectations for Huobi HTX. Chu Haoji's Web3 described HTX as an industry leader, often referred to as the "Whampoa Military Academy" of crypto exchanges. He highlighted HTX’s rapid response and innovation as highly influential, and expressed hope that HTX will continue advancing in areas like Web3 wallet features and AI-powered trading. Sasaki Hoshino suggested HTX increase investment in on-chain trading to expand its decentralized ecosystem, enabling HTX to maintain its leadership position in the industry.
Going forward, Huobi HTX will continue using its "#Chat with HTX Companions" series to connect with industry pioneers and the crypto community, building a platform for Web3 dialogue and delivering innovative ideas that help users seize new investment opportunities.
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