Valve Says Games Can’t Use NFTs or Other Blockchain Technology

Steam gaming website on smartphone.

According to a recent rule change, developers who want to publish games on Steam can’t integrate NFTs or other blockchain technology.

Blockchain in Games

On Twitter, @SpacePirate_io pointed out the change. Valve says it doesn’t allow games to feature items that have real-world value.

Don’t miss the best of The Mac Observer

Set us as a preferred source and our Apple reporting ranks higher in your Google Search results and Discover feed — one tap, no account changes.

Or get it by email

According to Valve’s onboarding list, number 13 under “What you shouldn’t publish on Steam” says: “Applications built on blockchain technology that issue or allow exchange of cryptocurrencies or NFTs.”

Discussion

Join the discussionCommenting as a guest — your email is never published · Log in

Protected by Akismet — be kind, stay on topic.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.