Star Atlas: A Game, A Nation, or a Metaverse? CEO Michael Wagner Explains | FazRadio LIVE!

2025-02-08

Tonight on FazRadio, we sit down with Michael Wagner, CEO of Star Atlas, to dive deep into the future of blockchain gaming. Could Star Atlas be more than just a game? Is it a metaverse, a cyber nation, or something bigger? Faz and Zorro challenge Michael on the economy of Star Atlas, $5M ships, real-time blockchain gameplay, and AI-driven game mechanics. We also talk about play-to-earn dynamics, player governance, and how crypto integrates seamlessly into a massive online universe. If you're curious about Web3 gaming,...

Faz and Zorro challenge Michael on the economy of Star Atlas, $5M ships, real-time blockchain gameplay, and AI-driven game mechanics. We also talk about play-to-earn dynamics, player governance, and how crypto integrates seamlessly into a massive online universe.

If you're curious about Web3 gaming, blockchain economies, and how games can blur the lines between virtual and real-world economies, this episode is a must-watch!

00:00 Star Atlas CEO Michael Wagner Joins FazRadio!
00:10 Intro – Welcome Back to FazRadio
01:05 Michael Wagner Talks Star Atlas Updates
02:50 What Makes Star Atlas Different?
05:30 The Play-to-Earn Model – How Players Can Make Money
08:52 What is Sage? The Star Atlas In-Browser Economy
12:06 $5M Spaceships? The High-Stakes Economy of Star Atlas
17:27 Unreal Engine 5 Integration – A True AAA Blockchain Game
22:01 How Star Atlas Uses the Blockchain for Everything
27:03 The Future of PVP, Combat, and Faction Wars
30:00 Real-Time Player Transactions on Solana Blockchain
35:07 AI in Star Atlas – Smart NPCs and Game Assistants
42:46 Can Star Atlas Become a Real Cyber Nation?
47:18 The Risks & Rewards of High-Stakes Gameplay
50:12 How Players Can Govern Star Atlas' Virtual World
55:23 Will VR Be Added to Star Atlas?
01:06:12 The Biggest Upcoming Features & Roadmap
01:10:45 The Economics of Star Atlas – Is It Sustainable?
01:13:09 Thank you for coming on Michael Wagner!