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An Overview of the AR and VR Ecosystem
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly gaining traction as mainstream technologies, with a wide range of applications in fields such as entertainment, education, and the military. The VR market globally is expected to reach $44.07 billion in size by 2024, while the AR market is forecast to reach $18.8 billion by the…
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9 key Web3 Primitives for 2023
Decentralised Blockchain and Web3 usage is exploding, even as centralised crypto operators such as FTX experience challenges. Below are 9 key Web3 concepts for the year ahead. DeFi Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are gaining popularity as they offer alternatives to traditional financial services, such as lending, borrowing, and trading, without the need for intermediaries. This…
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Gaming Trends 2023: The growth of mobile gaming and the rise of mobile esports tournaments
This article is part of a 10 part series on gaming and esports trends for 2023 The growth of mobile gaming has been staggering in recent years, with more and more people turning to their smartphones and tablets as their go-to gaming platform. As a result, the mobile gaming industry has exploded, with revenues expected…
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A conversation with ChatGPT about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Web3 and the Metaverse
Can we start by explaining Bitcoin and how it works? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, which is maintained by a network of computers running the bitcoin software. Users can send and…
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GameFi startup Bowled.io Launches World-first Cricket Mobile Game
Bowled.io is launching the world’s first Play-to-Earn (P2E) cricket platform built on blockchain technology. The core idea is using an innovative game-play model where users bring their team to compete against friends and the Bowled community. The gaming platform enables fans to use their cricket-related skills and reap exciting social and economic benefits. It has…
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Major new Metaverse project launch from Yuga Labs
Massive vibes today as Yuga Labs, owners of Punks, BAYC and Meebits, dropped the trailer for their Bored Ape Yacht Club metaverse — there’s already a currency ($ape), gaming elements and collaborations with other NFT projects like World of Women and Cryptoadz baked in. As much as Yuga and BAYC stand for the hype-driven corporate…
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2022 Gaming, Esports and Metaverse trends
While 2021 was gaming’s biggest year yet — and also the year the metaverse really stepped into the spotlight — 2022 promises to be even bigger. Blockchain, NFTs and play-to-earn will be massive as Web3 comes to gaming, alongside developments in esports and streaming. Some of the key trends include: Play-to-earn will become a more…
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3 Luxury Brands making it work in the Metaverse
Luxury brands have been making waves in Web3 and the metaverse recently. Here are 3 of the most interesting recent luxury fashion brand drops. 1. DOLCE&GABBANA x UNXD Launch of DGFamily community, a set of NFTs based around D&Gs ornately carved, carretto-style jewelry box, built to connect real life and the metaverse. 2. Gucci x SUPERPLASTIC® An exploration of phygital…
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Mapping the Metaverse
Interesting metaverse map from Jon Radoff, describing the seven layers of the ecosystem and where companies (and some open source projects) sit within the market. Brief recap of what each of these layers represent: Experience is what we actually engage with: games, social experiences, live music, etc. Discovery is how people learn that an experience…
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