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Have you ever thought about being part of a parallel world, able to perform practically all your daily tasks without having to leave your home? It sounds crazy, doesn't it? But there's a name for it: it's called metaverse.
It’s not magic: it’s technology! The metaverse is one of the most incredible and audacious trends ever created since the advent of the internet. Big companies are investing billions of dollars in developers and infrastructure to ensure the best experience.
But what is metaverse?
In simple terms, it is an extremely immersive and interactive virtual reality. It combines elements of augmented reality in 3D environments to ensure unlimited navigation.
If you have already played Second Life At some point in your life, you may have had some idea about how the metaverse works: people acquire plots of virtual land and build the most varied enterprises on these places: they can be online stores, virtual amusement parks or even homes to welcome friends who live far away from you.
It is possible to observe this trend as an extension of the real world, but in a completely digital format. You can hold meetings, classes and purchases within these big cities online, as well as chat with strangers to strengthen bonds of friendship!
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Have you ever thought about working in a perfect replica of your company within the metaverse? No longer suffering due to endless hours lost in traffic jams always seems like a good idea…
Apps to help you explore the metaverse
Now that you understand the basics of this powerful trend, it's time to embrace immersion: get to know some of the most robust apps available today and stay up to date with the latest in the digital universe!
Decentraland
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Decentraland has quickly become a huge success: it’s one of the first decentralized metaverse projects in history, with stunning voxel graphics. You can build literally any type of environment within it and invite people to join it.
Many independent game developers are purchasing virtual lots in Decentraland to build their titles. The advantage of this is that passersby will be able to see their creations as they walk down the sidewalk!
Imagine being able to socialize with millions of other users, participate in games and contests, or even work in a single place: that's what Decentraland seeks to build – and is achieving.
Try the app today! Create your avatar: the process is quite fun, by the way.
Roblox
This title became incredibly popular among younger audiences due to its colorful and playful graphics. However, Roblox has gone from being just a game to a gigantic metaverse, with (literally) millions of possibilities at your fingertips.
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Many independent developers are looking at this platform with great eyes: it is easy and friendly to program, quite lightweight and recognized by people of all ages.
While Roblox’s audience is largely gamers, there are several other interesting ventures that can be explored in this metaverse. It’s also available on PC, and you don’t need a robust device to run it.
Want to create your own games? No problem: the process is quite straightforward, even if you have no experience in programming or game development. Embrace the practicality of the digital universe with Roblox!
Second Life
It's impossible to talk about the metaverse without mentioning Second Life: the 3D social network that still connects millions of people is still alive, despite not being as popular as it was when it was first conceived in the mid-2000s.
Becoming part of this online universe is very simple: just download and install the software, create your avatar however you want and explore all the worlds that spark your interest. You will probably find several of them to call “home”!
The gameplay, as expected, is quite simple: the controls are all very straightforward, so there's no need to waste time with boring and lengthy tutorials. Just do the initial demonstration so you don't miss out on any important details, okay?
Second Life is available for Windows and Mac. However, the developers are already working on a mobile version: check out the app's official page for more information!
VRChat (Beta)
- Google Play [DOWNLOAD]
Meta is working on a metaverse app where you can create your own avatar and chat with anyone you want through virtual reality (VR) headsets. However, instead of working with realistic visuals of people, they opted for something more animated and fun!
Billions of dollars are being invested by the company to gain more notoriety and authority in the metaverse: you will be able to follow the evolution of this initiative through the beta test that is currently running.
So expect some annoying bugs while using it. This isn't a final version, after all.
It is important to mention that, to test VRChat, it is necessary to use specific virtual reality equipment. Access the application for more information about this and check out all the options and prices.
A second life for everyone
There's no denying that the concept of the metaverse is tempting. A considerable portion of the work done by people can be easily transferred to the digital universe, as can various forms of entertainment.
While most of these apps are still in the early stages of development, you can still see a lot of their potential in the future! The stakes are high – and you’ll be the big winner if everything goes right.