Atari creates blockchain division for cryptocurrency, games

Blockchain technology gives value to cryptocurrency and other “non-fungible tokens” (NFTs) – such as digital works of art, photos or videos – by making them impossible to duplicate. — 123rf.com

PARIS: Video game pioneer Atari announced on April 6 the creation of a blockchain division that will seize on the technology to develop games and a cryptocurrency that players could spend on items.

Blockchain technology gives value to cryptocurrency and other “non-fungible tokens” (NFTs) – such as digital works of art, photos or videos – by making them impossible to duplicate.