GAM3 Awards 2023 Meet the Jury: Jeff AKA "Jihoz"

Our GAM3 Awards, a significant occasion within the web3 gaming ecosystem, is poised for a grand comeback this December 2023. The event's panel of judges combines well-known personalities from 2022 with fresh representatives spanning diverse sectors of web3 gaming. Exciting new additions feature experts from web3 gaming venture capital firms, blockchain specialists, ecosystem collaborators, and content creators, alongside seasoned gaming luminaries and tech giants such as Amazon and Google.

We are proud to introduce one of our jury members Jeff AKA "Jihoz". He is a co-founder of Sky Mavis, the creators of Axie Infinity and the Ronin Blockchain. Axie is the #1 NFT game by DAU, NFT volume (as verified by the Guinness Book of World Records), and cultural impact. As Chief Growth Officer, his mission is to grow the size and strength of both the community and the economy. Jeff grew up playing video games and catching insects. Jeff graduated with a BA in History from Yale University in 2015 where he wrote his thesis on the game theory of sovereign debt restructuring.

1. What is the most enjoyable part of your role?

“Hanging out with the community and seeing their personal growth.”

2. How do you see the progress made in web3 gaming since last year?

“Slow and steady. Bear markets are processes that apply evolutionary pressure to games in the space. Adapt, improve, or die.”

3. What is the most valuable addition web3 brings into gaming, from your perspective, if any?

“Aligning incentives between the creators of a game and the gamers that love it.”

4. What is your outlook on 2024 and beyond for web3 gaming?

“Web3 gaming will continue to heat up in 2024. Games that are highly social will outperform as they facilitate community.”

The return of our GAM3 Awards in 2023 promises to be a celebration of the web3 gaming industry's growth and innovation. With industry figures like Jeff AKA "Jihoz" on the jury, the event is set to recognize excellence in the ever-evolving world of web3 gaming.