Luke Barwikowski, Founder of Pixels | The Vision Behind Pixels | Building a Sustainable Web3 Gaming Economy With AI, Transparency & Player Ownership | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

Luke Barwikowski, Founder and CEO of Pixels, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share the incredible story behind @pixels_xyz — one of the most successful and most-played Web3 games today. From coding as a kid to leading a thriving play-to-earn ecosystem, Luke reveals how Pixels blends nostalgia, innovation, and blockchain to redefine Web3 gaming.

Inspired by classics like Stardew Valley and RuneScape, Pixels delivers an open-world, community-driven experience where players truly own their assets, earn through gameplay, and help shape the game’s evolving world. Luke discusses what it takes to build a sustainable play-to-earn economy, why AI and transparency are the foundation for lasting player trust, and how Web3 gaming can merge fun, finance, and fairness.

💡 In this episode:
• How Luke Barwikowski built one of the most popular Web3 games from the ground up
• The secrets behind Pixels’ massive daily active user base and revenue success
• Why sustainability, AI integration, and transparency are core to Web3 gaming
• How community engagement drives innovation in blockchain-based games
• The vision for long-term growth in play-to-earn and decentralized gaming

🎧 A must-listen for anyone interested in Web3 gaming, player-owned economies, and the future of AI-powered blockchain worlds — featuring one of the space’s most visionary builders.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Luke Barwikowski – Pixels – Founder and Web3 gaming innovator, leading the creation of community-powered, AI-driven play-to-earn experiences in the blockchain gaming ecosystem.