Metaverse is an emerging 3-D-enabled digital space that uses Virtual reality and Augmented reality along with other advanced internet technologies to allow people to do various activities on a virtual platform, like playing games & attending concerts.
- It is a collection of virtual worlds that imitates the real world. Things done in it don’t impact the physical world.
- Users need a character (known as Avatar) to connect and do things in the metaverse.
What is Metaverse?
It provides users with a sense of immersion and real-time interactivity. Some believe it’s a digital playground for friends, but it also has the potential to be a commercial space for companies and customers.
The metaverse isn’t about escaping reality, says futurist Cathy Hackl. Instead, it’s about “embracing and augmenting it with virtual content and experiences that can make things more fulfilling and make us feel more connected to our loved ones, more productive at work, and happier.
How to Access Metaverse?
Accessing the metaverse doesn’t require many tools and equipment. You just need a smartphone with features along with the following:
(1.) Virtual Reality headset
(2.) Augmented reality glasses.
Additional equipment can enhance your experience. You can use a gaming console in the metaverse.
Use of Avatar?
As mentioned above, Avatar is the most critical component in the metaverse. It can be similar to us or can be like what we want to represent. Avatar is a digital entity that works in it on your behalf. It can be customized anytime.
Various examples of Avatar in the metaverse are:
- 2-Dimensional: These characters are flat and can be used only in a 2D environment. These avatars can be seen on social media platforms nowadays.
- 3-Dimensional: These avatars can be seen from different angles, which makes them more realistic than 2D.
- VR: This type of Avatar doesn’t render a full body type, but only the upper body for using hand motion & control. It lacks lower limbs.
- Entire Body: This type of Avatar consists of Both Upper & Lower body. Near future, these avatars will have vast use, but now, they’re not in use in most of the segment.
Accessible things in Metaverse
As we know, It is a virtual world that inherits our real world’s property. So why can’t we use it for our real-world problems?
For this, people nowadays started exploring opportunities and jobs in the metaverse.
You can be a Virtual tour guide, 3D modeler, Software Engineer, Fashion designer, Event manager/Director, etc.
Playing Games
Gaming in Metaverse is trending nowadays. Many real-life-based virtual games are available in the market. Some of them are:
- Axie Infinity
- Fortnite(Battle Royale)
- Sandbox
- Minecraft
- Roblox (This game has some enhanced features like in-game currency (Robux) that can be earned and converted into real-world currency as well.
End Note
Various modes can help us do multiple tasks of our choice in Metaverse. People use it in their way for their purpose, whether it’s Gaming or either be Business perspective.
Nowadays, It’s also been used in Art, Films, Music, and Trading cards as well.
