블록체인 기반 P2E(Play to Earn) 게임의 법적 쟁점

Along with the popularity of metaverse and virtual currency, blockchain game is receiving attention as the rising star of global game industry. The reason why blockchain game is popular is because users are able to encash the properties earned by cryptocurrency. That is, the items earned from the game are turned into NFT(Non Fungible Token) and this allows the users to actualize P2E(Play to Earn). This raises problems of gambling by fluke. Korea forbids distributing blockchain games. This originates from the regulation of ‘Sea Story’(2006), an adult-only game which raised social issues and therefore showed the necessity of cautious approach in blockchain games. The game industry criticizes the government for not understanding the new technology which must be respected by reforming the law, whereas the game industry is currently focusing on overseas market expansion strategy. Considering the circumstances above, this study focuses on legal issues and problems dealing with blockchain games. This study first investigated legal properties of game NFT and its rights which become the transaction objects. Furthermore, the study analyzed the gambling that is regulated, whether it is considered illegal or not, and why it is regulated for excessive premium.