About the metaverse
Metaverse is a combination of virtual reality, augmented reality and internet technologies that allow moving back and forth between the physical and digital worlds. It offers a wide range of applications, from games to social media, e-commerce and more. The Metaverse concept is seen as the 'future of the internet' by many technology and industry leaders and investments are increasing.
The concept of metaverse includes the following main features:
1. **Immersiveness**: Users dive into virtual environments perceived as an extension of reality through augmented and virtual reality technologies.
2. **Interaction**: Metaverses provide social experiences where people interact with each other and the digital environment.
3. **Persistency**: The Metaverse offers a "non-closing" world that is constantly present and continues in real time.
4. **Economy**: The Metaverse may have its own currencies, financial systems, and economies. NFTs (Non-fungible Tokens) and cryptocurrencies are tools for owning and exchanging digital assets.
5. **Accessibility**: The metaverse can be accessed through various devices (computers, smartphones, VR headsets, etc.).
6. **Extensibility**: Users and developers can extend and customize the experience within the metaverse, creating their own games, environments, and experiences.
Leading developments and projects related to the Metaverse:
- **Games**: Games are the pioneers of the metaverse concept and encourage cross-platform interaction. For example, Fortnite and Roblox are popular gaming platforms that offer metaverse-like features.
- **Social Media**: Facebook announced that it has adopted the metaverse vision by changing its company name to Meta in 2021.
- **Virtual Land and Ownership**: Projects such as Decentraland and The Sandbox offer users the opportunity to buy, develop and trade virtual land.
- **Virtual Events**: Many events, from concerts to conferences, are now held in a virtual environment and are open to a wide range of participants.
Discussions continue on many issues regarding this developing technology, such as security, privacy and ethics. While it offers great opportunities for investors, developers, and users, the metaverse is still a developing field and is expected to evolve over time. The key to success in Metaverse is to provide interactive and accessible experiences that meet users' real needs.
