: : Reflections on My NDC(Nexon Developers Conference) Presentation On June 25th, I had the honor of being invited by NEXON(@NEXON_KR) —Korea’s largest game company—to speak at NDC (NEXON Developers Conference), the country’s largest game developer conference. Out of a total of 48 sessions, only two were related to blockchain. Given that the traditional gaming industry in Korea still holds considerable skepticism toward Web3, the inclusion of even two blockchain-related sessions was an encouraging sign of changing tides. I was truly honored to be selected for one of those slots. My presentation was divided into two parts. The first part explored the question: "How should we understand and approach blockchain in the context of gaming?" - I focused on the potential utility that can arise from combining smart contract platforms with games. One of the key points I emphasized in that part was that if a game is already fun and competitive based purely on its core gameplay, there’s often no need to incorporate Web3. That said, if Web3 is to be introduced, it must do so in a way that adds a new layer of utility—such as enabling open IP ecosystems expansion or trustless network-based user interactions—without compromising the core fun of the game. The second part of the presentation addressed how game developers should approach the integration of Web3 in a strategic way. I broke this down into four key perspectives: 1. A fundamentally different user persona : Web2 gamers and Web3 gamers have fundamentally different expectations and behavior patterns. 2. The scope of blockchain implementation in game elements : Varying technical and design layers like OCM, OCA, and FOC. 3. Choosing the right ecosystem to build in : Comparisons on technical specs, community strength, strategically focused initiatives, foundational support, overall ecosystem maturity, etc. 4. Do you 'really' need its tradable native token? : Whether it's for in-game assets or governance, introducing a token adds significant complexity, so it should be approached very conservatively. After the presentation, I had the chance to speak with several groups of developers and planners. Among the follow-up conversations, the third point—'choosing the right ecosystem to build in'—sparked the most interest. I spoke with five groups, and four of them expressed strong interest in the Sui ecosystem. During the session, I explained that while EVM gained early dominance in the smart contract platform space due to its accessible language design, it has faced growing limitations in terms of technical scalability and operational viability in real business use cases. As a result, we’re now seeing many onboarding cases shift toward SVM-based Solana(@solana) or Move-based Sui(@SuiNetwork). I also noted that Sui is uniquely optimized for all real business logic—from its programming language design to its infrastructure architecture. It has been strategically focusing on the gaming sector and is even preparing to launch its own dedicated gaming handheld, SuiPlay(@SuiPlay) - these factors seem to have resonated strongly with many developers at the event. As the concept of smart contract platform approaches its 10-year milestone, the blockchain industry has grown into a massive ecosystem, with institutions and governments now taking serious interest in real-world applications like stablecoins. With more capital and talent flowing into the space, I believe gaming will also see real, tangible opportunities emerge. I hope that game developers in Korea and around the world will continue to engage with Web3—not simply to issue tokens or ride speculative waves, but to pursue meaningful experimentation that leaves a lasting impact on the gaming sector, even if some of those attempts result in failure. --- Below, I’ve attached several Korean-language news articles that reference and summarize the key themes from my talk. - - -