Ball, Matthew
The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324092032
- author:
- Ball, Matthew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 16 x 3 centimetres (0.60
- Genre:
- Science, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Metaverse And How it Will Revolutionize Everything by Matthew Ball The concept of the Metaverse has become increasingly prominent, with its presence felt in the latest fashion trends, government policy, and the plans of powerful companies. But what exactly is the Metaverse? According to Matthew Ball, a leading theorist and venture capitalist, it is a persistent and interconnected network of 3D virtual worlds that will eventually serve as the gateway to most online experiences and underpin much of the physical world. Ball explores the technologies that will power the Metaverse, including breakthroughs that will be necessary to fully realize it. He examines the governance challenges the Metaverse entails, investigates the role of Web3, blockchains, and NFTs, and predicts which companies will be among the Metaverse winners and losers. The book also delves into the almost unlimited applications of the Metaverse, offering a comprehensive understanding of this rapidly evolving concept.