Building the Next Internet: Why the Future of Games, Apps, and IP Will Be AI-Native, Blockchain-Native, and User-Owned The next wave of digital innovation won’t be defined by a single technology. It will be driven by the convergence of AI, blockchain, and user-owned platforms—and it’s already taking shape on Avalanche. At Avalanche Summit, three different talks from @hypha_sh (formerly GoGoPool), @Pixelmon, @LFG_GTFO, @WARPChain_, JIO, and Win-Win leaders revealed a powerful, unifying vision: one where aligned incentives, intelligent systems, and immersive ownership models unlock entirely new possibilities for builders, creators, and communities. Launching Aligned: The Infrastructure Shift (Hypha) Hypha introduced a new model for launching blockchain ecosystems: one that doesn’t start with speculation, but with alignment. By replacing misaligned token launches with validator license sales, Hypha empowers founders to bootstrap capital and decentralization in a sustainable, transparent way. Backed by the Avalanche ecosystem and powered by liquid staking mechanisms, the Hypha platform ensures that: Founders retain sovereignty and user ownership from Day 1 Validators and stakers gain meaningful upside Communities participate in long-term growth, not just short-term hype Their platform is already powering L1 launches like Beam, CasinoX, and COQNet—all built on Avalanche. Watch how Hypha is rewriting the playbook for launching sustainable, aligned blockchain ecosystems—powered by Avalanche: https://youtu.be/Nx4sgIE_D58?si=rC96Vxx5a33TwCYe Owning the IP Future: Storytelling at Scale (Pixelmon) Pixelmon didn’t start with infrastructure. It started with story. With over 20,000 NFT holders and a flagship RPG game in beta, the Pixelmon team is building a full-stack entertainment IP—from mobile games to anime—on Avalanche. Their thesis? The next big media franchises won’t come from studios. They’ll come from communities. Blockchain allows Pixelmon to: Make game assets interoperable and tradable across titles Co-develop character-driven content with fans Transition into chain sovereignty only when ready—not forced Avalanche’s user-first approach and flexible subnet architecture make it the ideal launchpad for this type of media-native IP. Discover how Pixelmon is turning community-driven storytelling into the next major media franchise—built on Avalanche: https://youtu.be/IUvnTlRQ1c4?si=lutXGoL4SV1OiZgS Human + AI, On-Chain: The Agent Era (LFG, Warp, JIO, Win-Win) What happens when AI stops being just a feature and becomes a player? That’s the question @LFG_GTFO, @WARPChain_, JIO, and Win-Win explored in a panel on AI’s role in next-gen gaming. From intelligent NPCs and agents that mirror your gameplay style, to fully bot-optional PvP experiences, the future of games isn’t human-only—it’s hybrid. AI enables: Always-on gameplay through player-trained agents Decentralized characters with wallets, reputations, and governance rights A creative revolution where anyone can build, mod, or remix games But as content floods the market, discoverability, trust, and alignment matter more than ever—and that’s where blockchain comes in. Web3 becomes the filter, the reputation layer, and the coordination layer for intelligent, player-driven systems. Explore how AI is evolving from sidekick to core player in the future of gaming—and why blockchain is key to making it work: https://youtu.be/J-6MYQOlmY8?si=3_f3My1j9SjbEzfT The Avalanche Advantage All three of these teams made one thing clear: Avalanche is uniquely positioned to host this next generation of innovation. Its subnet architecture allows builders to scale into sovereignty without compromising early traction Its focus on mass adoption ensures tools, UX, and economics align with real users, not just crypto-native insiders Its decentralized infrastructure enables composable, verifiable, and ownable digital experiences—from L1s to lore Conclusion: A New Digital Civilization The future won’t be just decentralized. It won’t be just intelligent. It will be aligned. Whether you're launching an L1, building a game studio, or creating the next great media franchise, Avalanche is where AI, blockchain, and community collide to build the next internet. Because the future won’t be built by corporations. It will be built by protocols, players, and people who own what they create.