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

ZkProver · 2026-03-27T15:11:22+00:00

In 2025, funding 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 revenues are substantial but suffer from significant user attrition, while Web2.5 studios utilize blockchain advantages without requiring user speculation. The widespread adoption of stablecoins will further accelerate this trend.

ZkProver

2026-03-27 15:11:22

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ChainCatcher news, Delphi Digital stated on platform X that the GameFi industry will see a sluggish performance in 2025, with financing amounts decreasing by over 55% year-on-year. The most anticipated product launches have underperformed, and market enthusiasm is low.

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

Web3-native games have generated six to seven-figure revenues this year, but the player base is small and filled with bots, leading to significant user churn after incentive mechanisms disappear. Web2.5 studios can currently leverage blockchain advantages without forcing users to speculate. The proliferation of stablecoins will accelerate this trend, making microtransactions, global payment channels, and participation-based reward mechanisms more convenient.

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