Agriculture-Based Digital Ecosystems





















Hot Farm Creates a Gamified System to Understand Eco Trends
Debra John — November 8, 2024Hot Farm is a digital platform designed to educate users on sustainable agriculture through a gamified experience that simulates "crop cultivation, management, and processing within a virtual ecosystem." By allowing users to choose and manage different crops, make decisions about processing, and engage in a virtual economy, the platform provides insight into real-world agricultural processes and their environmental impacts.
Through its interactive model, Hot Farm helps raise awareness about sustainable farming practices and fosters a greater understanding of eco-trends and resource management. GameFi technology supports this by creating a direct link between the platform's virtual economy and broader environmental issues, highlighting the role of agriculture in ecological sustainability. This approach not only entertains but also informs, encouraging users to reflect on agriculture’s role in supporting both local economies and sustainable environmental practices.
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