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cm0002@lemmy.world to Linux@programming.dev · 9 days ago

Playtron wanted to take on Windows and SteamOS with their GameOS, now they're announcing a cryptocurrency

www.gamingonlinux.com

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Playtron wanted to take on Windows and SteamOS with their GameOS, now they're announcing a cryptocurrency

www.gamingonlinux.com

cm0002@lemmy.world to Linux@programming.dev · 9 days ago
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Reading the press release sounded like a late April Fools joke, but I think we all saw where Playtron were heading. After originally announcing PlaytronOS (now GameOS), their Linux-powered gaming system, they're now directly moving into crypto.
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    obvious cashgrab

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    Eww

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    Don’t know what he’s talking about, they’ve planned cryptocurrency integration since day 1.

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    I’ve only seen a few videos about Playtron, but I was under the impression that the crypto stuff was always part of their project from almost day 1.

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    As soon as ANYTHING launches a crypto coin or nft. You leave, it’s dead, it’s a scam

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    Highest effort rugpull attempt. Just create a coin called good investment coin and pay an influencer to promote it. So much easier than trying to get the Linux community to buy into this.

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    That’s why Playtron is excited to announce Game Dollar, the stablecoin built for games and ready to handle massive transaction volume over the next decade,” said Kirt McMaster, co-founder and CEO of Playtron. “Game Dollar will unlock new economic models for developers and marketplaces while enabling consumer incentives only possible via programmable dollars.”

    What’s wrong with the stablecoins that already exist I wonder?

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      They can’t rugpull them, they probably also want to own the transaction fees.

  • 𝕿𝖊𝖗 𝕸𝖆𝖝𝖎𝖒𝖆@programming.dev
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    deleted by creator

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      Fortnite, league of legends, any other freemium game?

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        Freemium not valid. Burn it.

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        deleted by creator

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          That’s just dlc

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    while enabling consumer incentives only possible via programmable dollars.

    The fuck do I need incentives for, just make a good game. Oh that’s right, these incentives aren’t for the consumers, they’re to take advantage of them.

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      The incentives are for scammers.

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    Yeah, I’ll pass. If I want a GameOS I’ll just go SteamOS, Arch, or Nobara. I donate to things I like and leave if they start grabbing at my wallet. I know donations are slim in most projects and its a major problem, but cryptocurrency is not the answer.

    Lutris, Steam, and Retroarch will cover everything I need. No need to reinvent the wheel.

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    Any chance they actually had is now gone

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    Software developer try not to make a crypto scam challenge (impossible)

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    Sounds bit like mobile phone based “pay to play” games.

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