Is BC.GAME's Untamed Arena the Future of Inclusive Web3 Events?

Dubai.Crypto.Music.Influencers.Untamed Arena from BC.GAME BC.GAME’s Untamed Arena sounds like a blast. Is it just a party? Maybe it can be something better. Picture this future, where Web3 events are truly inclusive and welcoming to everyone—including the tech elite! As awesome as the prospect of a free, inclusive RSVP event during TOKEN2049 — and bringing more than 3,000 of your friends together — is, let’s unpack this. Are we truly changing the game for the better? Or are we simply adding a new coat of paint to the same old ivory tower?

Web3's Burning Question Accessible To All?

The elephant in the room is literally accessibility. Sure, the RSVP is free. Kudos to BC.GAME for that. What about the hidden cost of attending? Flights to Dubai aren't cheap. Accommodation during a major crypto conference? If you can’t handle that, forget about it. This produces an instant affordability hurdle for many folks. It’s particularly difficult for the people in developing nations who stand to benefit the most from critical networking and learning opportunities. How community-driven is it really if a huge slice of the community is automatically priced out because the cost of entry is so high?

Just let that sink in – Web3 is pitched as a decentralization, a democratization of access to finance and technology. If access to these essential events is dictated by geography and wealth, we are just recreating the old hierarchy of power. We’re really not doing anything different—we’re simply doing it in a new online digital sandbox. This seems like a breach of Web3’s foundational promise, no? It should fill you with righteous indignation, because that is just wrong.

The marketing needs to match the message. So, did BC.GAME make a real effort to attract attendees from these underrepresented communities? Did they provide travel stipends or subsidized hotel rooms? These are the questions that need answering. Otherwise, “Untamed Arena” will just be another fun echo chamber for the crypto-rich.

Beyond the Hype Is Inclusivity Real?

Let's talk about representation. According to the official press release, joining DJ Aster will be DJ Siro. Great! Who else is on stage? Who's speaking? Who's being given a platform? Or is it the same narrow set of male-dominated voices that represents our exclusionary unicorn-seeking Web3 culture? Or is it the gender and racial bias of the gatekeepers – old boys club – mostly male, mostly white, mostly already successful.

The speakers list and participants are the real test of inclusivity. Do you have to show that you have women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and people with disabilities on some level represented? Are there speakers representing a variety of cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives? Otherwise, the “Untamed Arena” is simply continuing the same biases that have tainted the tech industry.

And beyond the optics, it is creating a space where everyone from their staff to their community feels welcome, included and valued. When audiences are able to see themselves represented, they’re more likely to engage with, to give to, and to sense a feeling of inclusion with your organization. BC.GAME’s impact in the crypto-native entertainment industry gives them considerable clout. The ultimate question is whether they will use that great newfound power responsibly. We need to make sure they’re accountable to us! Those faces up on that stage should reflect the faces in that audience, and ideally reflect the faces they hope to see soon in that audience.

Can This Be a Blueprint For Change?

Despite these criticisms, there's potential here. BC.GAME has the resources and the real-world reach to make a difference. If they're serious about being a "community-driven crypto entertainment platform," they need to walk the walk.

BC.GAME’s mission is to connect online entertainment, esports and mainstream cultural initiatives. Bridging those gaps can only happen through a transparent effort to be inclusive.

• Transparency: Publish data on attendee demographics, speaker diversity, and accessibility initiatives.
• Scholarships: Offer grants for travel and accommodation to attendees from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Partnerships: Collaborate with organizations that support diversity and inclusion in tech.
• Accessibility Audit: Conduct an audit of the event to identify and address any barriers to participation for people with disabilities.
• Language Accessibility: Provide multilingual support and interpretation services to cater to a global audience.

The “Untamed Arena” might be the exception that makes the difference. It could be a moment where a major player in the Web3 space steps up and says, "We're not just building a new technology; we're building a new world, and that world needs to be for everyone."

Here’s the thing — it’s up to us, the community, to demand that change. Let's hold BC.GAME accountable. Let's ask the tough questions. Let's push them to do better. Simply put, the future of Web3 needs it. Are you with me?

But it's up to us, the community, to demand it. Let's hold BC.GAME accountable. Let's ask the tough questions. Let's push them to do better. Because the future of Web3 depends on it. Are you with me?