More and more people are discovering that play-to-earn games are not just the future of gaming but a reality already here. Blockchain has literally and figuratively changed the rules of the game.

Just a few years ago, combining cryptocurrencies with gaming sounded like science fiction. But blockchain technology has changed everything. Now, these digital tokens you earn in the game have real value. You can sell them, trade them, invest in them. They are no longer just virtual points in an account.

There are two main ways to earn that are really simple: rewards for activity in the game and selling NFTs. In the first case, you play, complete missions, win battles, and collect tokens. In the second—game items become NFTs that can be sold. Weapons, skins, characters—everything has a market price. That’s why play-to-earn games attract so much attention.

Axie Infinity is a genre classic. At its peak, 1.8 million people were playing simultaneously. Filipino players earned enough to pay their rent. In the game, you collect Axies—small monsters—train them, and put them into battle. Breeding, fighting, selling—each element generates income.

Sorare is something completely different but equally engaging. A fantasy card game where each card is an NFT. You collect football player cards from real leagues, assemble a team, and earn from their results. Football fans go crazy for this. Cards increase in value, and rewards include new cards and ETH.

My Cryptoheroes is another option for those who want a game where you can earn. Built on Ethereum, it allows you to collect and train heroes, send them on missions. You’ll find rare items for sale, earn from NFTs, and sell artworks for GUM—the game’s currency. The earning system here is multi-layered.

The gambling game market is doing well and will continue to grow. This means the space for play-to-earn games will only expand. If you want to try, Trust Wallet is a solid starting point on mobile devices. It’s worth starting with one game to see if it’s something for you.