Blockchain game studio Proof of Play announces cessation of operations, open-sourcing all code and art assets

TechFlow reports, on August 5, according to an official announcement, a16z-backed blockchain game studio Proof of Play announced it is officially ceasing operations, stating it failed to create a sustainable business model to validate the core argument that blockchain games drive the decentralized internet. The company decided to open-source the game code, smart contracts, and art IP of its Pirate Nation game, and license them under the CC0 protocol for subsequent developers to use. Additionally, internal AI-assisted development tools will also be open-sourced.