Metaverse
Hyundai Plans Meta-Factory, Crypto Divergence Ahead
Hyundai announces Meta-Factory plan. Crypto market remains in the red. Digital asset interoperability set to be big in 2022. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Samsung Enters the Metaverse, Opening a Virtual Version of Flagship 837X Store
Samsung Electronics has entered the metaverse by opening a version of its New York City flagship 837X store in Decentraland, a blurring of the line between the physical and virtual worlds. "The Hash" crew chats about the features of this experiential store, such as the Connectivity Theater and the Sustainability Forest, and questions whether the early stage virtual world is ready for mainstream adoption.
Australian Open Serves Up Its Own NFTs in the Metaverse
Ridley Plummer, Australian Open Metaverse and NFT project manager, along with Decentraland Head of Partnerships Adam de Cata, speak on the Australian Open’s ambition to open Melbourne Park up to the world through an experience in the Decentraland Metaverse alongside an NFT series.
Legendary Investor Bill Tai on NFTs, Metaverse and the Future of Blockchain
In this special episode of "First Mover," host Christine Lee sits down with Bill Tai, co-founder and chairman of "NFT for social good platform," Metagood. The venture capital (VC) legend, startup mentor, prodigious networker, kitesurfer and passionate conservationist explains the social potential and possible risks of NFTs. He also shares his insights into the metaverse, tokenization, and wider outlook for blockchain technology.
Under Armour Enters the Metaverse With 'Wearable' Steph Curry Sneakers
To celebrate Golden State Warriors star guard Steph Curry’s new record as the NBA's all-time top three-point shooter, Under Armour has announced digital replica NFTs of the “Curry Flow 9″ sneakers that can be worn in the metaverse. All proceeds will go to children's sports charities. “The Hash” squad discusses what this means for the “open metaverse” concept and the importance of philanthropy in the digital asset space.
Decentralized Rendering Engine Raises $30M as Metaverse Graphics Go Big
Host protocol Render Network, which allows digital artists to pay for pooled computer rendering power, has raised $30 million amid growing demand for metaverse production technology. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Render, which some say is the decentralized alternative to Pixar’s mighty 3D rendering and its role in the future of virtual worlds. Plus, exploring the possibility of GPU mining as a service.
Get Ready for the 2022 Metaverse Real Estate Boom
Today's most popular metaverse projects are built on Ethereum, such as Decentraland, Axie Infinity, and The Sandbox, but will they see more growth elsewhere next year? Irina Karagyaur, head of Metaverse Growth at Unique Network, an NFT platform on the Polkadot chain, shares insights into Ethereum's limitations and where virtual real estate could head in 2022.
Nike Purchases NFT Fashion and Collectibles Startup RTFKT
NFT collectibles and fashion startup RTFKT has been acquired by multinational footwear behemoth Nike. Nike has been exploring blockchain tech since 2019, including patenting tokenized shoes. "The Hash" team discusses the implications for Nike making a major move into the metaverse in another step that accelerates Nike's digital footprint.
Music Streaming Platform Audius Plans for Metaverse Radio Station
"DeFi Land," whose gameplay teaches gamers the concepts of decentralized finance (DeFi) through farming simulation, has teamed up with music streaming platform Audius to build a radio station in the metaverse. "The Hash" panel reacts to the latest fresh take on DeFi, possibly bringing the tokenized music model to the mainstream.
