2. Challenges

High Barrier to Entry

Building games, apps, or websites traditionally requires advanced coding skills, complex tools, and a large team of specialists. For many creators and startups, this technical overhead makes it nearly impossible to bring an idea to life without outside help.

High Costs and Risk

Game development is expensive. From salaries and software licenses to cloud services and marketing, the upfront costs can be overwhelming — especially without early funding. Crowdfunding and VC paths are slow and uncertain, often requiring a polished prototype and a ready community before any capital is secured. Many promising ideas never make it past the early stages.

Long Development Process

Traditional development cycles are slow and rigid. Launching a product can take months or even years, delaying not just release but also marketing, community building, and monetization. In fast-moving spaces like Web3, these delays can mean missing market windows or launching outdated concepts.

Lack of Monetization Pathways

Integrating tokens or creating in-game economies is complex and risky. Most teams lack the blockchain expertise to build secure, player-friendly token systems. Poor implementation can harm a game’s reputation, while skipping monetization entirely limits long-term sustainability. Without adaptive systems or fast feedback loops, it's difficult to evolve or capitalize on real-time trends.

Challenge Summary Table

Challenge	Description	Impact
High Barrier to Entry	Building products requires coding skills, complex tools, and often a large team.	Limits who can create — excludes solo creators and small teams.
High Costs and Risk	Development costs (salaries, tools, infrastructure) are high; funding is hard to secure without a working prototype.	Many projects fail before launch due to lack of resources.
Long Development Process	Traditional workflows are slow, delaying product launches, marketing, and early traction.	Missed market timing; loss of competitive edge.
Lack of Monetization Paths	Token integration is technically complex and risky; few teams can design sustainable Web3 economies.	Missed revenue opportunities or poorly executed token models that hurt player trust.
No Adaptive Feedback Loop	Traditional dev models are linear and rigid, making it hard to pivot based on player feedback or market trends.	Reduced innovation and inability to stay aligned with fast-changing ecosystems.