On Sept. 19, the Play2Live streaming platform for gamers and esports fans has officially announced the launch of the open beta testing of their blockchain streaming platform to the general public. The new blockchain platform aims to let participants benefit from monetization schemes — involving streamers, viewers and esports tournament organizers. As Play2Live told Cointelegraph earlier, “Everybody can be part of the peer-to-peer interaction, and everybody, even the viewer, is able to earn money.” Gathering gamers and influencers As the company reported to Cointelegraph, on Aug. 15, the access to the testing phase was first granted to media representatives and …