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The Gamer Uprising That Crypto Should Pay Attention To

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The Gamer Uprising That Crypto Should Pay Attention To
William M. Peaster William M. Peaster
Apr 14, 2026 • 4 min read
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A lot of people in the mainstream hate crypto, and by extension, a lot of mainstream gamers hate crypto gaming.

There are various understandable reasons for this ire, though I've also seen breakthroughs here. For instance, when Nouns Esports was using ETH to back Super Smash Bros. Melee players and tournaments, lots of people in the Melee community rallied to the Nouns, appreciative of the grassroots funding.

It was a revelation for some; you can use crypto to back and coordinate things you love, things that mainstream esports funding avenues won't or can't.

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William M. Peaster

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William M. Peaster, Senior Writer, has been with Bankless since January 2021. Immersed in Ethereum since 2017, he covers the onchain frontier with a particular interest in art, games, and other culture apps. He has a background in creative writing and writes fiction in his free time.

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