Let's go in order: the copy of Itch.io is called W3itch.io and is basically a carbon copy of the original site. The differences? The lack of authorization to sell certain games and the acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a payment method. A little strange, don't you think? Actually no: the whole site is obviously a scam, which uses the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) of Web3 to be able to earn some money from unwitting users. Cryptocurrencies are also difficult to trace and this facilitates the scammer's task.
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- leaf @ itch.io (@moonscript) June 29, 2022
Beyond the graphics and the copied name, the most serious thing obviously remains the video games stolen and sold without any authorization. This is a real crime and the hope is that all the developers can dissociate themselves from this practice and that they manage, in some way, to denounce the creators. This episode proves, once again, that the Web3 is still a long way from being regulated and controlled. Perhaps, before talking about total innovation, we should be able to set up a structure that is at least legal. For now, stay away from the clone and buy indie video games only on Itch.io.