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Published:
February 21, 2023

Metaverse For Dummies

Overview

Your first step to understanding what the metaverse is all about

You've probably heard that the metaverse—a word that seemingly went from nonexistent to everywhere — is the next big thing in technology. What is it, anyway? Written by a leading futurist, Metaverse For Dummies unravels the mysteries of the metaverse, for the curious and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor. Discover how to carve out your niche in the metaverse with easy-to-understand breakdowns of the major technologies and platforms, a guide to doing business in the metaverse, and explorations of what meta means for sports, education, and just about every

other area of life. The book even gives you a guide to safety in the metaverse, including how much of your real life you should share in your virtual one. This book answers all the big questions about the metaverse, in simple terms.

  • Explore the metaverse and the major players
  • Get a look at how the metaverse will disrupt industries from gaming to online commerce
  • Discover business opportunities on the metaverse
  • Dive into metaverse gaming and virtual events—safely

This book is a must for anyone looking for an approachable primer on what the metaverse is, how it works, and the opportunities within it.

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About The Author

Ian Khan is an emerging technology futurist and author, as well as a technology filmmaker whose work has been featured on Amazon Prime. Creator of the Future Readiness Score, he works with organizations worldwide to help them become future ready. Ian has been featured on CNN and the BBC and in Forbes and Fast Company. Ian is also a LinkedIn Learning Instructor.

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Have you heard about the metaverse? Do you want to check it out? Read on to find out about the platforms you can visit, headsets to make your experience a good one, crypto wallets and cryptocurrencies you can put to work in the metaverse, and how to stay safe while there.Metaverse platformsHere are some popular metaverse platforms worth checking out: Decentraland: Decentraland is one of the first metaverse platforms.

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The metaverse is ultimately a three-dimensional medium of communication or a channel. Within this channel, there are many elements. The most defining one is an artificially created 3D environment. Providers have created various 3D environments that are referred to as metaverse platforms. ©Horizon WorldsGaming on the Horizon Worlds metaverse platformThese platforms offer different levels of interactivity and experience.
Listen to the article:Download audio When assessing what the metaverse can do for business, I look at tangible benefits and consider the steps a business needs to take to integrate the metaverse into their workings. ©Supamotion / Adobe StockHere are some of the tangible benefits the metaverse can provide for businesses: A new channel of engagement to connect with younger audiences Speed of delivery for products and services Ecommerce enablement for metaverse-based customers High-resolution digital experiences Ease of deployment and creation of digital engagement Elimination of the need for in-person availability What industry analysts are saying Most industry analysts agree that the metaverse has a tremendous amount of potential.
Have you heard about the metaverse? Do you want to check it out? Read on to find out about the platforms you can visit, headsets to make your experience a good one, crypto wallets and cryptocurrencies you can put to work in the metaverse, and how to stay safe while there.Metaverse platformsHere are some popular metaverse platforms worth checking out: Decentraland: Decentraland is one of the first metaverse platforms.
Listen to the article:Download audio Video gaming experiences in the metaverse are at an early stage of development. Developments and improvements in hardware and software technologies will significantly ramp up the quality and overall visual appeal of metaverse environments. ©Peopleimages.com / Adobe StockExperiences will become more vivid, and activities, such as skiing, hiking, and surfing, can all seem very real with hardware that’s custom-built for these activities.
Listen to the article:Download audio The term metaverse refers to a general category of 3D worlds, mostly accessible with virtual reality (VR) headsets, that you visit and interact with in real time. Metaverse providers, such as Decentraland, Horizon Worlds, The Sandbox, and many others, have already created 3D worlds offering communities, entertainment, and a host of activities you can participate in with other users.
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