Is PlayStation planning to integrate NFTs and blockchain in its games? A new patent suggests just that!
While NFTs remain controversial among gamers, it seems PlayStation has been considering ways to integrate blockchain technology into its games. A newly published patent filed by the company shows that Sony is looking into ways for users to acquire unique digital assets that could be bought, traded, and used in other games. These assets could also be tracked by the company, with a goal to"expand the functionality of digital assets associated with video games.
"The techniques and technologies described herein expand the capabilities of digital assets associated with video games, and of systems that create and manage such digital assets, by converting the digital assets associated with video games from being fungible to being non-fungible," the patent reads.
The PlayStation Stars program features digital rewards that many fans compared to NFTs prior to launch. Users can acquire digital trophies based on PlayStation games, though there is no ability to trade or sell them. Sony was quick to distance the program's trophies from NFTs, noting that PlayStation Stars does not incorporate blockchain technology.
It's worth mentioning that just because this Sony patent exists, it does not definitively mean that NFTs will be added to the company's games. Sony has filed countless patents over the years for things that didn't pan out, for one reason or another. At one point, Sony was looking into a technology that would allow users to turn everyday items into controllers for PlayStation 5.
What do you think of the idea of NFTs being implemented in video games? Do you think PlayStation will follow through on this idea? Let us know in the comments or share your thoughts directly on Twitter at @Marcdachamp to talk all things gaming!
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