Delphi Digital: GameFi funding in 2025 decreased by over 55% year-on-year

ZkProver · 2026-02-19T07:22:35+00:00

In 2025, the financing amount in the GameFi industry declined by over 55%, with enthusiasm waning. The rise of Web2.5 games relies on actual revenue rather than token competition, leveraging blockchain to increase profits. Web3 game revenue is substantial but suffers from severe user attrition, while Web2.5 studios utilize blockchain advantages without requiring user speculation. The widespread adoption of stablecoins will further promote this trend.

ZkProver

2026-02-19 07:22:35

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ChainCatcher message: Delphi Digital posted on X platform that the GameFi industry performed poorly in 2025, with funding amounts decreasing by over 55% year-over-year. The most anticipated product launches underperformed, and market enthusiasm was low.

Web2.5 games are quietly emerging, viewing blockchain purely as infrastructure and typically not issuing tokens, competing based on actual revenue. Studios like Fumb Games, Mythical Games, and Wemade/Wemix are continuously generating substantial income while leveraging blockchain technology to improve profit margins and increase engagement.

Web3 native games have generated six to seven figures in revenue this year, but the player base is small and filled with bots. After the incentive mechanisms disappear, user loss is severe. Web2.5 studios can currently leverage blockchain advantages without forcing users to speculate. The widespread adoption of stablecoins will accelerate this trend, making small transactions, global payment channels, and participation-based reward mechanisms more convenient.

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