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D. DuziakBlockchain for Hospitality and Tourismhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9636-3_8

8. The Metaverse

Dominika Duziak1  
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 

I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about the Metaverse by now. The Metaverse has become a viral topic that’s made headlines and captured everyone’s attention since Facebook announced its rebranding to Meta.

The Metaverse is built on foundational technologies such as blockchain, and in this chapter, we’ll dive deeper into what it is and how it works. We’ll discuss the current state of the Metaverse; explore its various platforms, technologies, and components; and highlight organizations that have already started ...

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