Gaming is evolving, and TapSwap is leveling up. With over 72 million users, the platform is shifting from tap-to-earn to a full-fledged Web3 skills-gaming experience. Here, success isn’t about luck or passive rewards—it’s about skills, strategy, and competition. Players can now test their abilities in tournaments, earn real rewards, and take their gaming to the next level.

But TapSwap isn’t stopping there. It’s building a gaming ecosystem, bringing in third-party developers, expanding its lineup of competitive games, and refining tournament mechanics to keep players engaged.

To dive deeper, we caught up with TapSwap to discuss its vision, how the platform works, and what’s coming next.

TapSwap started as a tap-to-earn game but has now evolved into a skill-based gaming platform. What prompted this shift?

Tap-to-earn introduced millions of users to Web3 gaming, but long-term success requires something more. Players want engaging gameplay, competition, and meaningful progression—not just rewards for participation.

This is why we’re transitioning into a skills-based gaming platform, where performance in competitive tournaments directly impacts earnings. Our Fight2Earn model ensures that players who develop their skills and strategy are the ones who succeed, creating a fair and rewarding experience.

What issues in traditional gaming does TapSwap aim to solve?

Gaming has long struggled with pay-to-win models, lack of real ownership, and limited opportunities for skilled players to earn. Many games prioritize monetization over fairness, making success more about spending than skill.

TapSwap challenges this model by making competition and ability the key factors in success. With blockchain transparency, players can trust that the system is fair and rewards are verifiable.

How does the Fight2Earn model work, and what makes it unique?

The Fight2Earn system allows players to enter skill-based tournaments, where they pay entry fees in $TAPS, and prize pools reward the top performers. This model creates real demand for the token while ensuring that earnings are based on competition. Unlike traditional gaming rewards that often feel static or arbitrary, Fight2Earn puts real value behind skill-based victories.

TapSwap is opening its platform to third-party developers. What impact will this have on the ecosystem?

We’re building more than just a single game—we’re creating an ecosystem where developers can launch their own skill-based games on TapSwap. This allows:

• Developers to monetize their creations through TapSwap’s platform.
• Players to access a variety of games with different mechanics and competition formats.
• A growing ecosystem where skill-based gaming thrives, and both developers and players benefit.

By expanding beyond a single game, TapSwap is laying the foundation for a long-term, sustainable Web3 gaming platform.

How does TapSwap compare to traditional skill-based gaming platforms?

Traditional Web2 platforms like Skillz, for example, have proven that skill-based gaming has massive market potential, generating over $100 million in annual revenue. TapSwap takes skill-based gaming further by integrating blockchain technology, allowing:

• True digital ownership of rewards and assets.
• Transparent, decentralized competition mechanics.
• A crypto-native economy with real earning potential for players.

With Web3’s added benefits and TapSwap’s larger user base, we believe TapSwap can reach an even larger audience and set a new standard for competitive gaming.

Sustainability is a major challenge in Web3 gaming. How is TapSwap ensuring long-term viability?

We’re committed to a sustainable economic model through what we call "Win-Win Monetization." This ensures:

• Consistent income for players through competitive skill-based tournaments.
• Stable revenue for the platform by balancing entry fees, prize pools, and in-game economy dynamics.
• A growing ecosystem that attracts both players and developers, reinforcing long-term demand for $TAPS.

Unlike early Web3 gaming models that relied on speculative hype, TapSwap is built for longevity, ensuring that the platform remains engaging, competitive, and rewarding over time.

What’s next for TapSwap?

We’re just getting started. Our transition to a full-fledged Web3 skill-gaming platform is well underway, and we’re actively working on:

• Expanding the number of games available on TapSwap.
• Onboarding third-party developers to create new competitive experiences.
• Enhancing tournament mechanics to offer players more ways to compete and earn.

Disclaimer: This interview is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of the project. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of TON Foundation. This is not investment advice.