That is scary. I've wondered how Steam vets indie developers. Seems like they do, at first. I wonder if maybe they need to make sure the developer has a valid address or something.
Also, why do we need crypto? It seems like it's only ever used for fraud or crimes like this.
Re: Steam Games and Hackers...
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 2:48 pm
by Collector
notbobsmith wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2026 12:53 am
That is scary. I've wondered how Steam vets indie developers. Seems like they do, at first. I wonder if maybe they need to make sure the developer has a valid address or something.
Perhaps having the games signed, like a developer would an app?
notbobsmith wrote: ↑
Also, why do we need crypto? It seems like it's only ever used for fraud or crimes like this.
Crypto does automatically make it smell of a scam.
Re: Steam Games and Hackers...
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2026 5:23 am
by Rath Darkblade
Wow. I agree with NBS and Collector: the massive hype surrounding Crypto, and the wild claims made by it, made it seem VERY fishy to me.
In and of itself, Crypto is not inherently good or bad - it's what people do with it that counts. As an asset, it is highly volatile and high-risk, meaning that it's possible to make -- or lose -- a lot of money by investing in it. Tread carefully.