How the Axie Infinity craze started in the Philippines
November 25, 2021
Axie Infinity is an online video game built on the Ethereum blockchain. The play-to-earn game, which is somewhat similar to Pokémon, went live in 2018 and has since experienced explosive growth. There are currently around 2 million active players worldwide. A documentary shows how the game became a craze in rural Philippines during the 2020 lockdown. Some players make a living from it.