GDC 2025 Session Viewer
Solana Developer Summit: Crypto - The Good Parts (Presented by Portals)
Adam Gomez (CEO, Portals)
Location: Room 3022, West Hall
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Indie Games Summit Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Business & Marketing
Format: Sponsor Developer Summit
Vault Recording: Video

Portals is a no-code, in-browser game creation platform - dubbed by many avid fans as the "Roblox of Web3." From bootstrapping on Solana and to scaling both crypto and non-crypto audiences, explore how the team navigates the good, the bad, and the ugly of crypto. Additionally, discover how decentralized funding on blockchain can supercharge publishing!
Takeaway
Attendees learn practical strategies for leveraging blockchain's legitimate advantages in gaming while avoiding industry pitfalls. The presentation reveals how Portals generates sustainable revenue through its browser-based creation tools, demonstrating viable paths for distribution, community building, and alternative funding beyond speculative tokenomics.
Intended Audience
Game developers and industry professionals skeptical yet curious about blockchain's potential legitimate applications in gaming benefit from this presentation. The session appeals particularly to developers seeking new distribution and monetization models beyond traditional publishing.