Move over memecoins: Crypto ‘meme games’ coming, bagholders and all
Summary
Illuvium co-founder Kieran Warwick predicts AI could enable up to 100,000 crypto “meme games” to launch within a year, with development costs near $1,000 and timelines of days. Like memecoins, many could be short-lived speculative ventures that leave players with losses. Industry leaders are divided: some see cheaper tools expanding game variety, while others doubt disposable titles can retain users or solve weak demand for Web3 games. Mirai Labs’ Corey Wilton cited limited demand; DappRadar data showed $232.2 million in value locked across 2,356 gaming apps. A 2025 industry survey found 32.8% of respondents had tried or adopted AI for game design or content creation.
