After receiving mixed reactions to the Minecraft 1.19 update, Minecraft developer Mojang is back with an unprecedented move. Mojang has officially announced that they do not support NFTs and similar blockchain products based on their games. This move mirrors their upcoming usage guidelines, and it has left the community divided. Let's take a closer look at Minecraft's NFT ban and what it means for you.

Minecraft's developers have claimed that "NFTs do not include our entire community and create a scenario of haves and have-nots" in their official blog post. According to them, NFTs and other blockchain products work by creating scarcity and exclusion. They also pointed out that the use of Minecraft for NFTs promotes profit-seeking which, according to the developers, "is incompatible with the long-term enjoyment and success of our players." Here's an early look at our upcoming guidelines regarding Minecraft and NFTs. If you are a player or creator actively involved in buying, selling or trading NFTs using Minecraft, please read the information in the article below.https://t.co/3S4uYmiSvf pic.twitter.com/Gl0EkoKQqs — Minecraft (@Minecraft) 20 July 2022

Here's an early look at our upcoming guidelines regarding Minecraft and NFTs. If you are a player or creator actively involved in buying, selling or trading NFTs using Minecraft, please read the information in the article below.https://t.co/3S4uYmiSvf pic.twitter.com/Gl0EkoKQqs — Minecraft (@Minecraft) 20 July 2022

Once the new Minecraft usage guidelines go into effect, you will not be allowed to buy, sell, or trade NFTs that use Minecraft elements. These include worlds, skins, customization items, mods, and more Minecraft-exclusive items. You can no longer create or buy NFTs with Minecraft, nor can you integrate any blockchain technology with the game's client.