Metaverse
South Korea Launches Metaverse Replica of Seoul
As part of a three-year effort to expand its public services, Metaverse Seoul will allow users to take their avatars to tax offices, access youth counseling and read e-books.
IBM Executive on the Future of Web3
Shyam Nagarajan, IBM Consulting Executive Partner, Blockchain, Web3.0, Metaverse and Sustainability, discusses the future of enterprise blockchain, CBDCs, and Web3 at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Plus, IBM's sustainability efforts and insights into discontinuing blockchain-enabled shipping solution TradeLens.
Accenture Executive on the Future of the Metaverse
Accenture Senior Managing Director David Treat discusses his outlook on building businesses in the metaverse, saying, "the key step is that we have incredible portability" of digital assets. Plus, he previews his discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Accenture Executive on Building in the Metaverse
Despite the drastic decline in NFT and Web3 sectors in 2022, IT services and consulting firm Accenture says the metaverse will fuel a one trillion dollar opportunity for businesses by the end of 2025. Accenture Senior Managing Director David Treat weighs in on building businesses in the metaverse and the opportunities it presents. Plus, a preview of Accenture's partnership with Microsoft.
Decentraland’s MANA Token Jumps as Metaverse Tokens Outperform Crypto Markets
Metaverse tokens are the best-performing sector in crypto so far this year, as the CoinDesk Culture and Entertainment (CNE) index is up 37% since the start of the year.
Unstoppable Domains and Ready Player Me Team Up to Create Interoperable Metaverse Identities
Users who connect their avatar to their Unstoppable identity will be able to access over 6,000 of Ready Player Me’s applications, games and metaverses, in addition to Unstoppable’s 650 partner apps.
Metaverse Can Build Access for Big Companies, Says Virtual Brand Group CEO
The metaverse-building company is looking to leverage the digital ecosystem so big brands can expand their demographic footprint while increasing their revenue streams.
Building Businesses in the Metaverse
Virtual Brand Group CEO Justin Hochberg joins CoinDesk's Christine Lee from CES in Las Vegas to discuss bringing businesses into the metaverse. Recently, the company teamed up with Forever 21 to launch the fashion brand's first metaverse-tested collection. Plus, his outlook on the development of the metaverse space.
The Next Level of the Metaverse: What Is Haptic Technology?
"Haptic" was one of the buzzwords at the 2023 Consumer Electronic Show (CES). It's the technology that allows you to touch and feel the metaverse through clothing, gloves, goggles and other devices. CoinDesk's Doreen Wang reports from Las Vegas.
Virtual Worlds, Real-Life Use Cases: How Web2 and Web3 Tackled the Metaverse at CES 2023
In the four-day tech trade show, companies from across sectors flocked to Las Vegas to showcase their latest innovations. Several brands introduced new metaverse technology, hinting at trends to watch out for in the coming year.
