gold farming
"Gold farming" involves acquiring virtual assets in online games to sell them for real-world money.
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Definition
B2Online Gaming
(informal)Playing online games to accumulate virtual currency or items, which are then sold to other players for real money.
Example
- He made a profit through gold farming in his favorite MMORPG.
- Gold farming has become a controversial topic in the gaming community.
C1Commercial Activity
(technical)A business practice where individuals or groups collect virtual assets in online games to sell them for actual currency.
Example
- The company employed dozens of players for gold farming to meet the demand for virtual assets.
- Gold farming can be a lucrative but time-consuming endeavor.
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