THNDR Games: Revolutionizing Bitcoin Adoption Through Gaming
London-based THNDR Games, founded by Desiree Dickerson, Jack Everitt, Greg Flor, and Rafal Gawel, has been making waves in the world of Bitcoin adoption through gaming. Originally founded in 2019 and re-launched in 2021, THNDR Games has a unique approach to introducing users to Bitcoin through mobile games.
Desiree Dickerson, a long-time gamer and Lightning Network enthusiast, saw the potential of using games as a tool to onboard people to Bitcoin. Drawing parallels to how games have historically helped users adapt to new technologies, Dickerson believes that games can play a similar role in getting people comfortable with using Bitcoin on the Lightning Network.
Since its re-launch in 2021, THNDR Games has developed a suite of mobile games where users can win sats (small units of Bitcoin) just for playing. With a focus on creating cozy games that are easy to pick up and play, THNDR Games has seen success with titles like Club Bitcoin: Solitaire, Tetro Tiles, and Bitcoin Snake.
In October 2023, THNDR Games made a significant move by launching Clinch, an API that enables instant, low-fee, peer-to-peer wagering on Lightning. By leveraging the Lightning Network’s capabilities for fast settlements and microtransactions, THNDR Games aims to disrupt the online gambling and sports betting industry, which currently faces payment system challenges.
Looking ahead, THNDR Games is exploring the integration of other assets like Taproot assets and stablecoins into its games. However, the team remains committed to Bitcoin’s properties as a solution to payment issues in gaming and wagering. With a user-centric approach, THNDR Games encourages users to cash out their winnings in sats, prompting them to set up Lightning wallets and learn more about Bitcoin.
As THNDR Games continues to innovate in the gaming and Bitcoin space, its mission remains clear: to make Bitcoin more accessible and engaging for users through the power of gaming.
