Web3 with Sam Kamani

222: Meta-Gaming & Web3—How Perion is Bringing Blockchain to Fortnite & Beyond

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I talk with Amos Whitewolf, the Co-Founder of Perion, about the next evolution of gaming, Web3 adoption, and how Perion is creating a meta-layer for competitive gaming.

🎮 Perion is gamifying games like Fortnite by adding crypto-based rewards, leaderboards, and challenges—without changing how players already play.

What we discuss:

🔹 The biggest challenge in Web3 gaming—onboarding & monetization

🔹 How Perion lets gamers earn crypto while playing their favorite games

🔹 The problem with Web3 gaming’s reputation & how to fix it

🔹 What Fortnite, Axie Infinity, and League of Legends got right

🔹 Why publishers should embrace blockchain (without alienating players)

If you’re a Web3 founder, gamer, or interested in blockchain adoption, this episode is a must-listen!


Key Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Amos & Perion’s vision for Web3 gaming.

[00:01:00] Amos’ Journey into Web3 & Gaming

  • Started in crypto in 2017—fascinated by removing financial middlemen.

  • Professional gamer—boosted League of Legends accounts.

  • Discovered Axie Infinity, became #1 ranked player in the world.

  • Founded a gaming guild & built a Web3 gaming community.

    • [00:05:00] The Power of Gaming Communities

    • Why gaming is more social than people realize.

    • How gaming DAOs & guilds helped Web3 adoption.

    • Why Web3 gamers are different from Web2 gamers.

      • [00:07:00] What is Perion?

      • Solving the Web3 gaming onboarding problem.

      • No need to switch games—Perion adds Web3 to existing games.

      • Built-in challenges, leaderboards, and crypto rewards for Fortnite.

      • Gamifying gaming—why Perion is Strava for competitive gamers.

        • [00:10:00] How Perion Works

        • Players connect their Epic ID & play Fortnite as usual.

        • Earn crypto by completing in-game missions.

        • Leaderboard-based earnings—gamers compete & get rewarded.

        • Future expansion to Steam & other major gaming platforms.

          • [00:14:00] Why Web2 Gamers Hate Web3 (and How to Change That)

          • Most Web3 games feel like cash grabs—how Perion avoids that.

          • No NFTs or token sales—just pure rewards for playing.

          • Educating gamers by giving them crypto first, then showing the value.

            • [00:18:00] How Perion Monetizes

            • Players don’t pay—publishers & partners do.

            • Game developers use Perion to drive real engagement, not fake downloads.

            • Gamers get rewarded, publishers get true active players.

              • [00:22:00] Why Web3 Gaming is the Best Onboarding Tool for Crypto

              • 16-year-old gamers are the real unbanked.

              • Most Web3 adoption in Southeast Asia, Latin America, & Eastern Europe.

              • Once gamers earn crypto, they start spending it—driving real usage.

                • [00:26:00] What Blockchain Perion is Using & Why

                • DAO vote decided on Base as the primary chain.

                • Evaluated Solana, Ethereum, and other L2s.

                • Bet on Base’s rapid growth & regulatory clarity in the U.S..

                  • [00:30:00] Perion’s Next Steps

                  • February 21st launch—first playable version goes live.

                  • Goal: Onboard 1M Fortnite players & expand to other games.

                  • More partnerships with game studios & publishers.

                  • Long-term goal: Making Web3 gaming seamless & fun.

                    • [00:34:00] Final Thoughts & Sam’s Key Takeaways

                    • Web3 gaming is about onboarding—not speculation.

                    • Gaming is the real gateway for mass crypto adoption.

                    • Perion’s model could onboard tens of millions into Web3.

                      • 🎮 Join the Perion community & start playing: https://perion.gg


                      Connect

                      https://perion.gg/

                      https://www.linkedin.com/company/perionlabs/

                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/amos-whitewolf-258b70140/

                      https://x.com/PerionDAO


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