Crypto gaming interest drops in April, overall ecosystem healthier: DappRadar

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Airdrop Is Live CaryptosHeadlines Media Has Launched Its Native Token CHT. Airdrop Is Live For Everyone, Claim Instant 5000 CHT Tokens Worth Of $50 USDT. Join the Airdrop at the official website, CryptosHeadlinesToken.com Blockchain gaming user activity dipped and funding slowed in April, but the overall ecosystem is healthier and maturing, according to blockchain analytics platform DappRadar.User activity dropped 10% over April, with blockchain gaming reaching a 2025 low of 4.8 million daily Unique Active Wallets, DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas said in the platform’s April Games Report.Gaming dominance over the decentralized app industry also fell and is now tied with decentralized finance at 21%. Gherghelas said it’s clear user attention is shifting away from gaming, but under the surface, new infrastructure went live, major publishers doubled down, and high-quality games edged closer to launch.Source: DappRadar“The blockchain gaming industry isn’t dead — it’s evolving. It’s moving from noise to signal,” she said.“Teams are building, and capital continues to flow into the space. What we might be seeing is a healthier ecosystem — one driven less by speculative play-to-earn mechanics and more by users who have a genuine interest in gameplay, asset ownership and community.”April’s blockchain gaming investment activity also dropped 69% from March, reaching $21 million.Weaker projects die off, funds shift to buildersGherghelas said part of the drop is because investor and user interest is increasingly shifting toward real-world assets and artificial intelligence.Another factor is the macroeconomic landscape, with ongoing market uncertainty weighing on investor sentiment, making capital harder to secure for startups.Gherghelas said weaker projects “are falling away,” and funds are flowing into other projects that “are quietly laying the groundwork for the next generation of blockchain games.”Blockchain gaming funding has seen a sharp drop since last year. Source: DappRadar“Investors are now optimizing for sustainable models, player engagement, and actual retention, not just token hype,” she added. “This shows that the market’s clearly in reset mode.”Gherghelas noted that “66% of all blockchain game funding in 2025 so far has gone to infrastructure,” signaling a more mature market.Related: Crypto gaming has mixed Q1 as deals jump, investment totals dip: DappRadarMainstream gaming companies are also still experimenting with blockchain-powered games, with Gherghelas pointing to Ubisoft’s partnership with Immutable, and Sega adding non-fungible tokens and play-to-earn mechanics to its game, KAI: Battle of Three Kingdoms.“April 2025 wasn’t a record-breaking month for blockchain gaming, and that’s okay. What we’re seeing is a space recalibrating,” she said.“Speculative hype is cooling down, but the builders haven’t stopped,” she added. ”Games are launching. Ecosystems are expanding. Infrastructure is maturing.” Magazine: Illegal arcade disguised as ... a fake Bitcoin mine? Soldier scams in China: Asia ExpressSource link

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To improve ad security and matching accuracy, WEEX P2P now allows advertisers to restrict who can trade with their ads based on country or region. Advertisers can select preferred counterparty locations for a safer, smoother trading experience.

 

I. Overview

When publishing P2P ads, advertisers can now set the following:

Allow only counterparties from selected countries or regions to trade with your ads.

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Target specific user groups more precisely.Reduce cross-region trading risks.Improve order matching quality.

 

II. Applicable scenarios

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III. How to get started

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Choose another ad: Select ads that do not restrict your country/region, or ads that allow users from your location.Show local ads only: Prioritize ads available in the same country as your identity verification.

 

IV. Benefits

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Trading security

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Conversion efficiency

Matches ads with more relevant users

Order completion rate

Reduces failures caused by incompatible payment methods

V. FAQ

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Q2: Can I select multiple countries or regions when setting the restriction?
A2: Yes, multiple selections are supported.

 

Q3: Can I edit my published ads?
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