Why The Metaverse Is More Than Hype — from linkedin.com by Amy LaMeyer
Excerpt:
There are fundamental reasons why there is more to the current Metaverse enthusiasm than hype. As an angel investor, start-up advisor and fund manager, I’ve been studying this space for almost six years, have ridden the trough of disillusionment, and have seen the shift that promises signs of growth. In particular, it is not about the virtual worlds themselves, although content is very important, it is the growth in the surrounding technology ecosystem that is supporting and signaling an accelerated virtual future. I’ll highlight those building blocks below.
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My night in the metaverse — from axios.com by Thomas Wheatley
Excerpt:
Sports teams and brands are cannonballing into the metaverse, giving fans new ways to experience games in a way TV can’t offer.
Why it matters: Boosters of the virtual reality realm say the metaverse could create a new economy, new experiences, new relationships — essentially a whole new life, and a new revenue source for the brands, teams, bands and companies that want to be there when the crowds arrive.