CryptoKitties vs. Axie Infinity: Computational Analysis of NFT Game Reddit Discussions

Chien Lu; Giacomo Lauritano; Jaakko Peltonen

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-28993-4_8

CryptoKitties vs. Axie Infinity: Computational Analysis of NFT Game Reddit Discussions

Chien Lu, Giacomo Lauritano, Jaakko Peltonen

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Abstract

Online trading of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and online gaming have recently been integrated as NFT-based games. We conducted a comparative study of online discussions of two prominent NFT-based games: CryptoKitties and Axie Infinity. Topic modeling is employed to analyze the large collected data. Key findings are: 1) The games carry functions of education and gamification for blockchain technology adoption. 2) Motivations are mixed between fun and earning money. 3) Players reflect their playful experiences in the community. 4) We discuss connections between the Axie Infinity scholarship program, players with poor financial status, and issues of modern crypto-colonialism. We outline future research directions for NFT games based on our findings.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation - 11th EAI International Conference, ArtsIT 2022, Proceedings
Editors	Anthony L. Brooks
Publisher	Springer
Pages	105-120
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-28993-4
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-28992-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28993-4_8
Publication status	Published - 2023
Publication type	A4 Article in conference proceedings
Event	EAI International Conference: ArtsIT, Interactivity & Game Creation - Faro, Portugal Duration: 21 Nov 2022 → 22 Nov 2022 Conference number: 11

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Name	Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering
Volume	479
ISSN (Print)	1867-8211
ISSN (Electronic)	1867-822X

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Conference	EAI International Conference: ArtsIT, Interactivity & Game Creation
Abbreviated title	EAI ArtsIT
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Faro
Period	21/11/22 → 22/11/22

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Lu, C., Lauritano, G., & Peltonen, J. (2023). CryptoKitties vs. Axie Infinity: Computational Analysis of NFT Game Reddit Discussions. In A. L. Brooks (Ed.), ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation - 11th EAI International Conference, ArtsIT 2022, Proceedings (pp. 105-120). (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering ; Vol. 479). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28993-4_8

Lu, Chien ; Lauritano, Giacomo ; Peltonen, Jaakko. / CryptoKitties vs. Axie Infinity : Computational Analysis of NFT Game Reddit Discussions. ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation - 11th EAI International Conference, ArtsIT 2022, Proceedings. editor / Anthony L. Brooks. Springer, 2023. pp. 105-120 (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering ).

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Lu, C, Lauritano, G & Peltonen, J 2023, CryptoKitties vs. Axie Infinity: Computational Analysis of NFT Game Reddit Discussions. in AL Brooks (ed.), ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation - 11th EAI International Conference, ArtsIT 2022, Proceedings. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering , vol. 479, Springer, pp. 105-120, EAI International Conference: ArtsIT, Interactivity & Game Creation, Faro, Portugal, 21/11/22. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28993-4_8

CryptoKitties vs. Axie Infinity: Computational Analysis of NFT Game Reddit Discussions. / Lu, Chien; Lauritano, Giacomo; Peltonen, Jaakko.
ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation - 11th EAI International Conference, ArtsIT 2022, Proceedings. ed. / Anthony L. Brooks. Springer, 2023. p. 105-120 (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering ; Vol. 479).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

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Lu C, Lauritano G, Peltonen J. CryptoKitties vs. Axie Infinity: Computational Analysis of NFT Game Reddit Discussions. In Brooks AL, editor, ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation - 11th EAI International Conference, ArtsIT 2022, Proceedings. Springer. 2023. p. 105-120. (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering ). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-28993-4_8

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