Metaverse The internet of the future?

What is the Metaverse?

Basically, the metaverse (metaverse) is a virtual world, which takes place parallel to the physical world. So a virtual parallel universe. The special thing about it is the decentralization. Everybody can participate in the construction, network with others and move in it.

It is like a gigantic computer game, but one that is closely linked to our reality. e.g. via IoT (objects that function in both worlds or in cryptocurrencies that have an equivalent value in reality e.g. Bitcoin, Nft, Ethereum, etc.).

Technologically, the Metaverse is built on virtual and augmented reality and takes place in a 3D virtual space. This combines the various capabilities of the Internet into a shared virtual universe. In the words of Mark Zuckerberg: "The Metaverse is no longer just the Internet you look at. It's something you participate in, move around in."

While Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is talking about the metaverse as the next big thing on the Internet in 2021, there were initial moves in that direction as early as 1980. Sci-fi author William Gibson was already talking about Cyberspace back then, while Neal Stephenson first mentioned the metaverse as a term in his 1991 science fiction novel "Snow Crash."

Web 3.0? How is the Metaverse different from the Internet?

Immersive experience

In the Metaverse, users can experience a spatial world. They are immersed in a virtual world that gives them the feeling of being physically present. In contrast, the Internet is a flat, two-dimensional environment.

Interaction

In the metaverse, users can interact with each other in real time and experience activities together, while the Internet is mainly used for transmitting information and communication.

Virtual economy

In the Metaverse, users can earn and spend virtual currencies to purchase virtual goods and services, while the Internet is mainly used to purchase physical goods and services.

Technology

The Metaverse uses advanced technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and blockchain, while the Internet is based on traditional technologies such as HTML, TCP/IP, and HTTP.

Purpose

The Metaverse is designed to create an alternative virtual reality, while the Internet is mainly used for information transfer and communication.

Lightshape and the Metaverse

Our services

Our publications

The Top 7 Metaverse Platforms

Criticism and concerns

What is the Metaversum from a LIGHTSHAPE perspective?

What the metaverse is is not clearly defined. That is also the reason why it is so difficult to understand at the moment. But it's actually quite simple, because the metaverse has existed for a long time. It just hasn't been called that.

Here are a few examples:

Computer games: Interactive 3D worlds in which you move. Definitely metaverse!
Digital Showrooms. Metaverse!
Google Maps AR Navigation. The digital twin of our world, guiding us in reality with AR. Metaverse!
Digital currencies (bitcoin, etc.) Metaverse!
Digital and virtual trainings. Metaverse!

Even the Internet is a pure 2D version of the Metaverse. We believe that everything you can do today with interactive 3D applications with computers and mobile devices is part of the Metaverse.

3D Modells, VR and AR

What we can create for you

Create your contribution to the Metaverse with us! Become digital without limits, three-dimensional and interactive!

We provide you with clarity about the possibilities you have-.

We develop a concept with you that suits you.

We help you to create 3D assets. We look at your development process and show you how to efficiently get Metaverse-capable 3D models. Or we create them according to your specifications.

We bring the assets to life and make them interactive.

In the end we connect everything in Augmented- and Virtual Reality applications, or 3D applications on the internet!

For product presentation, interactive tour guides, training, or a three-dimensional digital showroom.

We create the Digital Experience for you and your customers.

Our publications

Publication

Guide to the Metaverse

What is actually behind the metaverse hype? Why is the topic so topical right now and what could it look like in 5 to 10 years? Together with other colleagues from the industry, Daniel Classen CEO of LIGHTSHAPE has contributed to a "Guide to the Metaverse" by Bitkom.

The publication informs about technological and legal basics, business potentials, players and use cases and shows the social importance of the Metaverse.

Download the free guide and dive with us into the world of the metaverse.

See the free guide

Interview

What is the Metaverse?

Georg Fuhrmann CEO of LIGHTSHAPE shared his opinion on Metaverse in the newsletter "in medias res" of the creative region Stuttgart.

"Of course, we are still at the beginning with these technologies. But there are immense opportunities in the technology. In summary, the Metaverse is a gigantic 3-dimensional social media platform. It's workspace, playground, sports, arts and culture. But who's generating all the content? Who builds the worlds? Anyone can do it. All that matters is that it's an open world and not the product of a company that sees users as data sources and ultimately commodities. Fortunately, the Metaverse already exists in many flavors and with many other companies helping to shape the digital future."

To the full interview

The top 7 Metaverse platforms

Fortnite is one of the first major metaverse platforms. The online game has evolved from a pure online shooter to a digital meeting place for social events as well as virtual concerts.

Horizon Worlds is a virtual reality software and online game from Meta, where users can interact with each other via avatars. Horizon Worlds is also compared as a mixture of "Roblox" and "Minecraft".

On the online games platform, users can develop their own games and thus create entire virtual worlds. The games developed can also be tried out by other users. In addition, friend lists and chats enable interaction between players. The platform primarily reaches children under the age of 13.

The Sandbox is an online multiplayer game as well as a community, trading place, and tool for creating your own content. Every user can buy and create land pieces in the game.

Decentraland is a decentralized 3D virtual reality platform which consists of virtual land. The virtual properties are NFTs that can be purchased with the cryptocurrency "MANA" and exist on the Ethereum blockchain.

Axie Infinity is a Pokémon-like blockchain game with "Play to Earn" concept. Players can collect digital monsters, items and landscapes, these are Non-Fungible Tokens according to the ERC-721 standard and owned directly by the player. The collected assets can be sold on the game's marketplace.

Zepeto is a mobile chat app where users can create different worlds as 3D avatars. These worlds are either chat-based or game-based. Users can decide for themselves whether their worlds are public or for friends only.

What are the arguments against? Criticism and concerns

Social effects

The Metaverse could interfere with social interaction in the real world and lead to isolation due to some addictive potential. Concerns about abuse and harassment are also a challenge.

Monopolization

Some fear that large companies could control and monopolize the Metaverse.

Privacy & Security

Cyber defense in the metaverse is an important topic. The attack surface consists of various interconnected systems and the access possibilities for attackers are almost limitless. In addition to risks such as phishing, ransomware or data theft, hackers could alter data, imitate avatars or violate intellectual property rights.

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