The five top news related to the Metaverse are presented.
In today’s digital age, the Metaverse has become a fascinating concept, which is why being up to date in this context is essential to stay current and take advantage of all its opportunities.
Salvador Allende’s Technological Project Revived in the Metaverse
Half a century passed, authorities and experts recognized the value of Cybersyn, through the Metaverse, in a virtual replica of what would have been its control center, accompanied by the precursor of the initiative and president of that time, Salvador Allende.
A virtual twin of the Cybersyn room, developed the Startup Metaverse Ltda., in an experience in the Metaverse that included the participation of the Undersecretary of Science and the UFRO, with the support of the Allende Foundation.
The activity featured a special guest, former President Allende’s own avatar giving his UNCTAD III speech, recreating his voice using Artificial Intelligence. Subsequently, there was an extended dialogue on science and technology between authorities and experts.
Shandong, China: Driving Metaverse Growth Toward $20.5 Billion by 2025
The Shandong provincial government aims to cultivate the development of projects related to the Metaverse, with the aim of reaching a market size of approximately $20.5 billion by 2025. This represents 10% of the global market share, according to a report of the Shandong Provincial Development and Reform Commission.
The plan encompasses the construction of multiple Metaverse-related industrial parks and the nurturing of at least 100 Metaverse companies. In addition, the provincial government intends to support these companies in applying for at least 3,000 national and international patents.
Jonathan Taplin’s Ideas on the Metaverse
Jonathan Taplin shares key insights from his new book, “The End of Reality: How Four Billionaires Are Selling a Fantastic Future of the Metaverse, Mars, and Crypto,” referring to Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, and Marc Andreessen.
Specifically, he indicated the following:
“The future they are now selling (a world run by Artificial Intelligence, crypto fortunes, living to be two hundred years old, spending our lives in the Metaverse or on Mars) is largely hype. But because of their wealth, people are buying a dangerous future.”
Crucible and Futureverse Team Up
Crucible and Futureverse have presented their partnership that promises to bring significant advances in the development of the open Metaverse. In the words of Crucible founder and CEO Ryan Gill, this partnership is not just about technological innovation, but about driving a more inclusive digital sphere. He envisions a future where open systems and game worlds will reign, with Crucible and the Futureverse leading the way.
Transmira Partners with Zetly to Access the Metaverse
The Polish-Estonian company Zetly, which creates a sports platform based on the Blockchain network, has signed a cooperation agreement with the American company Transmira Inc., which provides the XR Metaverse platform.
On September 20 and 21, 2,500 people, including 200 football clubs, leagues and federations, will arrive in Seville, Spain, to attend the World Football Summit (WFS) in Europe. Michal Glijer of Zetly and Robert Rice of Transmira will showcase their platforms to educate stakeholders on how to increase fan engagement and monetization through a Blockchain-powered Metaverse.
By Audy Castaneda
