Rockstar will prevent you from trading crypto and NFTs in updated GTA Online server guidelines
Whether you are a crypto enthusiast or want to keep bitcoin and the like at a safe, cautious distance, it has many attractions. Some gamers have also taken advantage of it by playing games that reward you with cryptocurrencies or trading them through online portals.
This is true for users GTA 5 companion title, GTA Online, with a specific server under the microscope.
Trenches is a role-playing server founded by rapper Lil Durk. In addition to participating in events and community challenges, server members can buy and sell loot boxes, turning the server into a mini-market.
When Rockstar announced new user manual (opens in a new tab) for their immersive servers, they have effectively banned all buying and selling of blockchain products. This prompted a Official Tweet from Lil Durk (opens in a new tab) to officially announce that Trenches, which only started in September 2022, will be shutting down on November 27th following a shutdown order from Rockstar Games.
Rockstar seems to be the driving force behind this. Take Two Interactive has previously spoken out in favor of the cryptocurrency, describing it as “very useful” for modern gamers to keep an eye on the bottom line.
It’s a rap song
Lil Durk founded Tracks of Doom earlier this year, but it’s more than just a role-playing server. Twitter users commented on the news with sadness for the teams behind the scenes who have helped keep the community going.
It came as a particularly big shock to Twitter user otf_kaay. They responded to Lil Durk’s announcement by sing praises (opens in a new tab) of Only The Family, the team that designed and maintained the immersive server, its companion Discord, as well as its moderators and support staff.
The server was down on November 27, and Rockstar is still looking for other similar groups that may be using their immersive service to buy or trade NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and similar digital goods. on one’s own.
Eyes on the prize
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs remain major points of contention for many. They represent an indeterminate amount, with a lot of stocks and confidence placed in their value in the near future rather than a necessary asset in the here and now.
Steamed evenly ban all games handle crypto or NFT transactions, suggesting that there is a legal gray area regarding the ethics behind allowing players to buy and sell items that may or may not have any value in coming years. No one wants to be served with a troublesome lawsuit if things go south.
Other studios and developers have welcomed the inclusion of blockchain as a new aspect of player interaction. For example, Ubisoft’s QuartzDigits allows the player to buy and sell items for Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Sega even spoke up NFT’s support (opens in a new tab)shows that they are the future of the industry itself.
That can be a vague and somewhat daunting prospect for outsiders like us, but it’s good to know that there are other options available to gamers who like to work overtime as money brothers. electronic.