Inside contemporary cultureNow inevitably mixed with digital technologies of all kinds, video game players have emerged as an influential force shaping not only the world but also the world.entertainment industrybut it also creates significant impacts in many important sectors, such as the financial sector.
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In this context, it is necessary to closely understand the challenges that players present to the industry due to online interactions that generate thousands of dollars every year, according to various studies and reports.
According to Taiwanese computer products manufacturer Acer, Latin America There are approximately 335 million players Colombia It is home to more than 20 million people. This makes the country the third largest market in the region; Brazil and Mexico.
Sector video game inside Latin America It is experiencing annual growth of 6.1%, making it an increasingly important element when analyzing how younger generations manage their financial affairs.
It is estimated that industry between video game More than 6 billion dollars of revenue is generated in the region. Inside ColombiaVideo games reported profits of over $1.2 billion in 2021, according to a report by video game and technology consultancy Newzoo.
These figures don’t just refer to peripherals (i.e. accessories and tools). keyboards, mice anyone earphones) or games as a physical or digital product; but it’s also about everything inside a video game.
In other words, value transaction, point exchange, skins (appearance of characters) represents a new type of entertainment, as well as other activities. income.
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So how does this relate to new challenges in the financial sector? Well, in such a world digitization Many traditional processes in our daily lives are being replaced, banks and companies are forced to adapt to online or non-physical transactions.
In addition, the problem of constant online purchases of video game items poses new challenges for users’ financial security. This applies not only to manufacturers and distributors, but also to the platforms that operate such products.
For example Steam game boxes can be sold Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, involving weapons or skins special. This is in the context of a real money transaction that can increase based on what is sold.
According to this train of thought, it is not only necessary for banks and payment gateways to be able to provide secure options for processing such transactions, but also for education to ensure that players do not fall for online scams.
On the other hand, the creation of products specific to these needs also shows that there is progress in the sector. An example of this is the implementation of blockchain infrastructure for the Latin American financial system, just like companies like Koibanx are doing.
This should be noted’block chainAccording to the Valencian Chamber of Commerce it means ‘a mathematical structure that stores data in a way that is almost impossible to falsify’.
However, these are elements that are still under development and are constantly renewed due to the rapid growth of the sector.
Laura Natalia Bohorquez Roncancio
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