April 2023
Beginner
272 pages
6h 28m
English
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Chapter 19
Ten Top Metaverse Projects
IN THIS CHAPTER
Diving into novel metaverse worlds
Uncovering immersive virtual education environments
Discovering new virtual shopping malls
New metaverse projects that are based on blockchain technology are emerging every day. Entrepreneurs have seen opportunities to capitalize on the very powerful tools blockchains offer to move money faster, secure computer systems, and build digital identities. They’ve combined these technologies with immersive 3D environments that allow you to explore and create whole new worlds.
In this chapter, I introduce you to some of my favorite metaverse projects that incorporate fun token economics, such as earn-to-play and voting. You also discover the world of virtual education and shopping malls.
After reading this chapter, you’ll have an idea of some of the amazing things happening within the metaverse and know just where to start your next project. You may even make new friends online in one of these virtual worlds!
Decentraland
Decentraland is a decentralized virtual reality (VR) platform that allows users to fully control their experiences. It is powered by nonfungible tokens (NFTs), which enable users ...
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