Raph Koster’s real talk about a real metaverse
Not many people can say “been there, done that” on the metaverse. But Raph Koster, CEO of Playable Worlds, has been making online worlds...
Improbable is attacking the metaverse’s networking problem
Herman Narula, CEO of Improbable, is trying to solve the networking problem of the metaverse, the universe of virtual worlds that are all interconnected,...
What’s it going to take to get cryptocurrency widely accepted?
The metaverse doesn’t quite exist yet, but it’s just the dusk before the dawn. And when it does finally burst into life, commerce and...
Virtual communication without sniper rifles: How the 2D metaverse is changing virtual spaces
An accessible, easy-to-use metaverse doesn’t require VR. We already have the technology to build virtual spaces in which people coexist, collaborate, and create together,...
Why traditional advertising needs to be kicked to the curb in Web3
It seems pretty clear that traditional advertising isn’t going to work in whatever the metaverse will turn out to be — after all, what...
Warner Music and The Sandbox will do music-theme metaverse
The Sandbox has partnered with Warner Music to create a music-themed world in the metaverse. Under the agreement, the companies will create the first...
Not everyone will be a hero in the metaverse — and that’s okay
One of the conceits behind the metaverse is that everyone will be able to have their own identity within the digital world. But how...
The ethics of the metaverse
We’re all in a rage about the metaverse, the universe of virtual worlds that are all interconnected, like in novels such as Snow Crash and Ready Player...
The gaming metaverse might be the best place for inclusive, diverse voices
As the idea of the metaverse continues to take shape, it’s important to remember how varied those who participate in it will be. How...
How the metaverse will impact governance, privacy, fraud, identity, and more
As the metaverse coalesces, big players in the space are making enormous investments. And while there are many business opportunities in the various metaverses...