Minecraft completely bans the use of its characters, art, and game content in NFTs, crypto tokens, or any blockchain product — no exceptions.
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This clause defines the permitted scope of asset utilization within the Minecraft ecosystem by specifying excluded use cases. It establishes a clear operational boundary around technology integrations the service provider will not accommodate or permit.
Removal of explicit NFT/blockchain prohibition suggests a potential shift in Microsoft's stance toward blockchain integration in Minecraft.
View full change record →Any consumer or creator who has purchased or created NFTs incorporating Minecraft assets may be subject to IP enforcement action by Mojang/Microsoft, and such products have no legitimate standing under these guidelines.
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"We have no plans to support NFTs or other blockchain technologies in Minecraft, and we will not allow Minecraft assets — including creative works based on Minecraft — to be used in NFTs, cryptocurrencies, or other blockchain technologies.Excerpt from Minecraft's Usage Guidelines
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This clause defines the permitted scope of asset utilization within the Minecraft ecosystem by specifying excluded use cases. It establishes a clear operational boundary around technology integrations the service provider will not accommodate or permit.
Any consumer or creator who has purchased or created NFTs incorporating Minecraft assets may be subject to IP enforcement action by Mojang/Microsoft, and such products have no legitimate standing under these guidelines.
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