Is the Metaverse over? No, it's gone beyond the fad and is moving towards practical use!
Hello everyone! I'm John, a blogger who explains the Metaverse in an easy-to-understand way for beginners.
Around 2021, the word "metaverse" became a hot topic. It was called a "virtual space on the Internet" and there were high expectations that it would lead to the future of communication and a new economic sphere! However, many people may have recently felt that they haven't heard much about the metaverse lately.
Actually, the metaverse isn’t over. The big boom (like a festival) period is over, and now we’re more grounded in reality."Practical application" phaseIn this article, we'll introduce you to the cutting edge of how the metaverse is being put to use in society!
From "festivals" to "tools": The current state of the metaverse
In the past, the metaverse was often talked about as if it were a dream world, and may have seemed a little unrealistic. However, now that the craze has died down, companies and developers are looking for specific ways to use the metaverse to solve real-world problems.
In short, the metaverse is changing from a "playground" to a "useful tool" that enriches our lives and work. The following three areas are attracting particular attention.
Top 3 areas of interest!
Let's take a look at three specific areas where metaverse technology is currently beginning to demonstrate its power.
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Education and learning sites
The Metaverse can make education more interesting and effective. For example:- In history class, students actually walk around the streets of ancient Rome.
- Science experiments can be tried as many times as you like in a safe virtual space without using dangerous chemicals.
- Interact with students at schools overseas in real time through avatars (your own avatar characters).
Through this experience, which cannot be had by simply looking at a textbook, students will be able to remember what they have learned. This has the potential to provide an important learning opportunity even for children who cannot go to school.
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Professional vocational training
Specialized training, which can be risky and expensive, is also an area the metaverse excels in.- Aspiring doctors repeatedly practice surgery on patients in a virtual space.
- Factory workers learn how to operate complex, expensive machinery in a safe virtual environment.
- Firefighters will train in firefighting and rescue techniques in a space that realistically replicates an actual fire scene.
In this way, even in situations where failure is not an option, the Metaverse allows people to safely practice again and again, helping experts improve their skills efficiently and safely.
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Cooperation with Web3 and blockchain
This is a bit technical, but it's an important point.
Web3In a word, it is the "next generation internet." Until now, huge companies have controlled data on the internet, but the idea behind Web3 is that individuals will be able to control their own data more easily.
And the technology that supports Web3 isBlock chain(A technology that links data like a chain, making it extremely difficult to tamper with.)
When this is linked to the metaverse, for example, "avatar clothes you buy in the metaverse space" or "digital art you create" will be able to be proven as "your own and unique item in the world" by blockchain technology. This is expected to make economic activity in the virtual space safer and more active.
A word from the author, John
To be honest, when the boom was at its peak, I was skeptical and wondered if such a world would really come. But now, it's exciting to see the metaverse evolving into a "tool" that helps people in specific fields such as education, medicine, and specialized training. It looks like it will quietly but surely become a part of enriching our lives from now on.
This article is based on the following original articles and is summarized from the author's perspective:
Metaverse And Web3: From Early Hype To Practical
Applications And Sector Integration