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    Minecraft Creator Rejects NFTs, Claiming they Create a Scenario of 'haves and Have-nots'</h1>
    <html><body><p><p><br/> In a blog post on Wednesday Mojang wrote that NFTs aren't compatible with Minecraft's principles and are therefore not allowed in the game.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> "The speculation-based pricing and investment mindset that surrounds NFTs diverts attention from the game and encourages profiteering, which we think is inconsistent with the long-term joy and the success of our players," the company said.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> The company stated that blockchain technology was not permitted to be integrated into our Minecraft client or server applications, nor could be used to create NFTs associated with any game-related content.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> NFTs are a highly contentious issue among gamers, who have rejected initiatives from Ubisoft and other publishers that seek to incorporate the technology into their games.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> Microsoft bought Minecraft in 2014 for $2.5 Billion. It is the most played game ever made, with 238 million units sold.  <a href="https://raunge.com/">What About</a> The game's popularity can be attributable to its accessibility and its family-friendly nature.<br/></p></p></body></html>
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