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Roblox CEO Unveils ‘Dreams’ of NFT Integration with Elton John

Roblox CEO David Baszucki unveiled “dreams” of embracing a new form of connection through NFT integration in a recent CNBC interview.

Baszucki shared an exciting vision whereby digital objects like non-fungible assets move freely across different gaming platforms, with celebrities like Elton John and big brands, such as Nike, potentially having pivotal roles in shaping the outcomes. 

Exploring NFT-Infused Horizons

Elaborating on his vision of virtual items being put to use across numerous platforms, Baszucki shared an example of Elton John crafting exclusive capes on Roblox, possibly existing as NFTs outside the Roblox ecosystem for interoperability. 

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Roblox has considered leveraging NFTs. In 2022, the company mentioned that “limited-edition items that ‘resemble’ NFTs” would become a part of its ecosystem in the future, downplaying crypto terminology to attract a broader audience. However, the company has yet to prioritize this shift.

Instead, the gaming titan has been focusing on growing its user base (which has hit an impressive 70 million daily active users (20% growth since this time last year)) and gaining revenue through its digital currency $ROBUX, useable for purchasing game passes, virtual items, developer products, and in-game content.

Considering the leading gaming platform’s remarkable performance history, the implementation of Roblox NFT integration could be a pioneering move, introducing the limitless advantages of such digital assets to a mainstream audience. 

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