CCP Games appoints Head of Economy for Eve Frontier

CCP Games announced today that it has appointed Stefán Þórarinsson as its new Head of Economy. Þórarinsson formerly worked as an economist at the Central Bank of Iceland, and joins CCP to help reform and deepen Eve Frontier’s in-game economy. As part of his new position, he will also conduct research into digital currency, offering insight into in-game financial systems. Following Þórarinsson’s appointment, CCP will roll out a series of economic updates to Eve Frontier to analyze how they change in-game behaviors. These include monetary policy and inflation, exploring trade dynamics and the integration of digital assets, as well as gathering data on players’ decisions and behaviors. CCP will roll out the updates within the Founder Access tier, allowing all research to be conducted in a controlled environment. Þórarinsson said in a statement, “Virtual economies are no longer just systems of play; they are living, evolving financial systems that demand serious study. CCP Games is leadi ... Read full article.