The Metaverse: A Virtual World Coming to Life
For decades, humans have been fascinated by the idea of a digital, all-consuming, and futuristic realm. From the 1990s novel Snow Crash to the 2010s novel and movie Ready Player One, this concept has been referred to by various names, including the Metaverse, the Matrix, and OASIS. Now, in the 2020s, the term Metaverse is back, and it's feeling more real than ever. But what is the Metaverse, exactly? And how does it differ from virtual reality (VR)?