Minecraft Is Getting Its Own Currency

Minecraft Is Getting Its Own Currency

Minecraft players will be happy to know that in the coming months, they will have a much wider range of officially-allowed items to select from. Creators of Minecraft mods and content will be able to sell their wares to an economy of more than 120 million players. Players will be able to purchase the coins via Microsoft’s Live store system, which spans multiple platforms. They will also be able to purchase them via Android and iOS. The coins will be added to a player’s wallet, and then they can spend them in the marketplace or on the traditional Minecraft store. The marketplace will open....


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