# ILV

Why do so many traditional games struggle to build lasting virtual economies?
In most traditional games, players spend time earning items that remain locked inside a closed ecosystem. The assets may have value in-game, but players usually cannot freely own, trade, or transfer them outside the developer's platform.
Web3 gaming takes a different approach.
Projects like $ILV are built around digital ownership, allowing players to own in-game assets and participate in open marketplaces rather than closed economies.
The challenge is making these economies practical.
Ownership alone is not enough i

#ILV How do you play this kind of game? It hasn't been promoted at all, just a concept. How many people are playing?? How do you play? Where can you play?