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Blockchain in computer games – a new playing field for lawyers?

22. December 2022
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Gamer playing online blockchain game on computer - Crypto, nft, token currency concept - Focus on hand

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Key Facts
  • The use of blockchain technology in computer games offers new opportunities for development, gaming and monetization.
  • Blockchain provides additional security and transparency, which is beneficial for many industries, including the gaming industry.
  • Lawyers play an essential role in the development of blockchain games to review laws and regulations.
  • The security of gaming data is critical; lawyers help ensure the integrity of sensitive information.
  • Ownership rights to digital objects in blockchain games are unclear and require legal clarification.
  • The management of digital assets and the handling of virtual money raise legal questions.
  • In the future, the creation of standards and the clarification of legal aspects will be crucial for the success of blockchain in the games industry.

Introduction: Blockchain and computer games – what do they have to do with each other?

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1. Introduction: Blockchain and computer games – what do they have to do with each other?
2. The role of lawyers in the blockchain gaming industry
3. What are the legal issues with blockchain games?
4. The future of blockchain in the gaming industry
4.1. Author: Marian Härtel

The use of blockchain technology in computer games is a relatively new and exciting area. This new technology offers entirely new ways for games to be developed, played, and even monetized. It also presents legal challenges that lawyers must address.

Blockchain is a digital recording technology that functions as a decentralized system. The information is publicly available and cannot be changed or manipulated. Unlike other digital technologies, blockchain provides additional security and transparency that can be useful for many industries. It is not surprising that blockchain is now widely used in the world of computer games. Many developers use it to create new types of game worlds where players can acquire and trade their own virtual items and currency. These games have already gained a large following, as they offer added value for both players and developers. If they are implemented or used correctly.

However, the introduction of blockchain technology into computer games also means legal consequences that need to be considered. In particular, lawyers need to investigate the impact on copyright, data protection laws and internationally applicable laws. In addition, attention must be paid to the regulatory requirements that certain games must meet before they can be published. Blockchain technologies can help game developers create better game experiences while keeping tabs on the player community. Authenticating content against the blockchain ensures that only authorized individuals can access specific content. This will create unique markets for trading digital items or virtual goods, as well as a better system for reward programs in computer game worlds. In addition, blockchain offers other benefits – especially tracker solutions – to follow up and determine what game action was performed.

Since blockchain technologies are still relatively new, there is still a great need for research in this area in teaching and, above all, case law is hardly predictable in many areas. Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize computer gaming – but it also presents legal challenges. To meet these challenges, lawyers must be able to understand how blockchain works and what regulatory requirements certain games must meet. . So there’s still a lot of work to be done and a lot of room for innovation in computer gaming and blockchain technologies – but it’s worth it!

The role of lawyers in the blockchain gaming industry

The role of lawyers in the blockchain gaming industry is a very important one. Most blockchain games are based on a series of real-time transactions that take place between players and the platform. These transactions must be legally correct in order to increase player confidence in the game. Lawyers can help with blockchain game development by reviewing the necessary laws and regulations. In addition, they can help with the creation of the T&Cs and other game conditions (which do not necessarily have to be T&Cs). Another aspect in which lawyers play an important role is the security of player data. Most blockchain games use a “shared ledger” to manage all transaction data. This means that all player data is stored on all servers/computers platform and/or users. The security of this data is of great importance, as it is often sensitive information. Attorneys can help ensure the security of this data and take the necessary actions should a data breach occur.

Lawyers play a critical role in the fast-growing blockchain gaming industry. Although the industry is still nascent, lawyers already represent an indispensable element for companies and developers. One of the reasons why lawyers are so important is that blockchain technology is very complex and often difficult to understand. There are many different aspects that need to be considered when companies operate in this field. For example, they must ensure that all legal requirements are met. To ensure this, they need advice from a lawyer with experience in this particular area. Add to that the fact that many blockchain games are about exchanging digital valuables. This requires a close examination of the legal issues and the framework for such transactions. Without the help of a qualified attorney, companies cannot be sure whether or not their games are legal. Or even worse, the developers may not even be sure that they are not committing a crime.

In addition, professional legal advice also plays a crucial role in the search for investors and partners. Investors and partners must be convinced that the project is legally secure and that there are no risks. This is where lawyers can help by providing professional information to potential investors or partners, thus creating trust. Lawyers also play a crucial role in drafting license agreements for game developers and in negotiating patent or trademark protection rights. After all, you can only prevent or profitably settle legal disputes if you have the right legal expertise. From all this, it is clear: the role of lawyers in the blockchain gaming industry is irreplaceable and extremely relevant to the success of the sector! They help companies to assess their legal situation and to secure contractual relationships – thus ultimately increasing the value of the respective company and contributing to its success.

What are the legal issues with blockchain games?

Blockchain games raise some legal questions. First, it is important to understand what rights, or even ownership, players have in these games. One of the biggest legal issues in blockchain gaming is the question of ownership. See this blog post for more information. In many cases, the objects in these games are digitally recorded and can be bought, sold or transferred by the player. However, it is unclear whether these objects are considered the property of the player or can only be considered as a kind of license to use them. Legal experts must decide what rights the players are actually entitled to here. Another problem is that many blockchain games collect and store personal data. This certainly poses a challenge for data protection, as the right precautions need to be taken to ensure that players’ data is not misused or stolen. Therefore, it must be ensured that all relevant data protection laws are observed and that the security of players’ personal data is maintained. Finally, there is the question of whether certain laws can apply to blockchain-based games. For many laws, it is unclear whether or not they can be applied to digital objects. Therefore, it is often necessary to consider whether certain regulations are applicable to blockchain-based games. From all of this, it’s clear that blockchain games present a new challenge for lawyers worldwide – but also offer a new field for innovation and development.

Legal issues can also arise in blockchain games when it comes to managing digital assets. These can be unique digital objects created in the game or virtual money used to purchase goods and services. In both cases, blockchain games can raise legal issues when it comes to managing but more importantly paying for or selling these digital assets. Unique digital objects created in the game may be copyrighted under certain circumstances. When a player creates such an object, he or she may be creating a copyrighted work. In such a case, legal issues could arise if another player tries to use or sell the object. Virtual money used to purchase goods and services may also raise legal issues. For example, it could lead to disputes if a player tries to convert his virtual money into real money. Also, it could cause problems if a player tries to use his virtual money to buy goods and services in another country. Here legal questions arise in the area of money laundering, e-money or the way of handling fiat!

The future of blockchain in the gaming industry

Blockchain technology has undergone rapid change in recent years. At first, it was mainly associated with cryptocurrencies and has now arrived in other areas, just including the gaming industry. However, the marriage between blockchain and games is unlikely to get the real breakthrough until standards are created and some of the key legal issues are resolved. And if companies dare to invest so much in proper legal advice that trust can be gained from users and the sometimes poor PR of the issue of NFT can be overcome.

Marian Härtel
Author: Marian Härtel

Marian Härtel ist Rechtsanwalt und Fachanwalt für IT-Recht mit einer über 25-jährigen Erfahrung als Unternehmer und Berater in den Bereichen Games, E-Sport, Blockchain, SaaS und Künstliche Intelligenz. Seine Beratungsschwerpunkte umfassen neben dem IT-Recht insbesondere das Urheberrecht, Medienrecht sowie Wettbewerbsrecht. Er betreut schwerpunktmäßig Start-ups, Agenturen und Influencer, die er in strategischen Fragen, komplexen Vertragsangelegenheiten sowie bei Investitionsprojekten begleitet. Dabei zeichnet sich seine Beratung durch einen interdisziplinären Ansatz aus, der juristische Expertise und langjährige unternehmerische Erfahrung miteinander verbindet. Ziel seiner Tätigkeit ist stets, Mandanten praxisorientierte Lösungen anzubieten und rechtlich fundierte Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung innovativer Geschäftsmodelle zu gewährleisten.

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