NFT gaming capable of driving Malaysia's gig economy to greater heights


The future gig economy could expand into the gaming, with money to be made through NFT-powered blockchain games, theorises a local entrepreneur. — Bloomberg

To most Malaysians, the phrase gig economy conjures up images of e-hailing drivers in cars and delivery riders atop their motorcycles, rushing all about as they ferry passengers and parcels as well as food and drinks.

The gig economy in Malaysia is currently dominated by huge tech companies such as Grab, Foodpanda and Shopee, successful ventures that grew from humble startups, thanks to the popularity of the services offered by their apps.

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