The Play-to-Earn sector has undergone significant transformation in recent years — from the hype around NFT projects in 2021 to the emergence of more sustainable monetization models and high-quality gameplay. Despite market volatility and skepticism towards 'earning through games,' the ecosystem continues to evolve. According to Cryptorank data, from February 2024 to February 2025, the GameFi segment attracted over $850 million in investments.

In this material, we will talk about what Play-to-Earn is, as well as analyze the criteria by which it is worth evaluating new blockchain games and consider the most promising projects.
What is Play-to-Earn? Play-to-Earn (P2E) is a type of blockchain gaming project that provides users with digital assets during the gaming process. These assets can exist in the form of interchangeable tokens or NFTs, be used within the project's ecosystem, or traded on external platforms, allowing financial benefits to be obtained from them.