The metaverse combines immersive digital environments with technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality to create shared online experiences. Users can interact with one another, attend events, purchase digital goods, and in some cases, buy physical products through virtual storefronts. A defining goal of the metaverse is interoperability—the ability to move between virtual worlds while maintaining a consistent identity and ownership of digital assets. Some metaverse platforms also incorporate Web3 technologies such as NFTs and blockchain-based ownership, although that vision remains a work in progress.
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