This startup wants to help blockchain gaming go mainstream

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In particular, we haven’t really seen any AAA games come up on the chain, but there’s at least one blockchain firm trying to change this: Singapore-based Oasys. -- Stefanie  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Why are Sega, Bandai, Square Enix backing this blockchain?]( Oasys’ new gaming-focused blockchain has an edge that’s hard to replicate: the support ofJapanese gaming giants. But it has unique challenges, too.  --------------------------------------------------------------- GET HEARD ON TECH IN ASIA! We want to hear from you! With Grab growing its market lead in food delivery last year, an Aletheia Capital analyst recently [reaffirmed]( his thesis that the Singapore-based tech giant will acquire it rival, GoTo Group. Should Grab buy GoTo? [Click here]( to share your views with the Tech in Asia community! 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