BECOMING INTO A CONNECTED SOCIETY.
Do you know what it is? It's the technology that allows us to access virtual reality, share with other users anywhere in the world, and transforms us into a connected society.
Can you imagine being able to take your dream trip around Europe or having coffee with your friends in space, all from the comfort of your sofa? Well, the metaverse offers us this opportunity.
WHAT CAN WE DO IN THE METAVERSE?
With the pandemic, we have understood that we need to be with others and not just through a screen; the goal is to be able to continue with our normal lives, giving us the opportunity to try new things without having to leave home.
Activities such as holding meetings, going out to a bar online with friends, visiting unknown places, revolutionizing the way we shop, working in any economic sector, interacting with people anywhere in the world, etc.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BECOME A REALITY?
It will take 5 to 10 years to have the necessary technological infrastructure to support faster connection speeds, reduce web waiting times, and enable connectivity with more devices.
PROBLEMS WE HAVE TO FACE
The new era of the 21st century allows us to enjoy the potential benefits of a new world, but we must ask ourselves the question: How will connectivity to this reality be possible?
We must understand that the first thing we will need is a good internet connection. The conflict that arises is that in many parts of the world it is still not possible to maintain a stable connection, and considering that the download speed will be much higher than it is now— around 200 megabytes per second of download, when the network now only supports 30 megabytes per second.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE METAVERSE?
We will learn from large companies such as Meta, one of the strongest players betting on this change; as well as other great stories from Nvidia and Microsoft.
The video game industry offers the greatest opportunities for exploring the metaverse, with examples such as Roblox and Fortnite developer Epic Games already taking their first steps in this digital ecosystem.
BENEFITS FOR DAILY LIFE
Among the areas that will benefit most are the workplace and social sphere.
When it comes to labor issues, we can see a clearer picture thanks to what has happened in recent years, changes in the way conferences are run, and even the manufacture of products using this new technology, which will prevent long-term failures and improve human capital management.
Socially speaking, the metaverse will offer as many opportunities as we can imagine, such as holding real-time meetings with our avatars, playing games, practicing sports, and spending time with our friends anywhere in the world.
VIRTUAL ECONOMY
In a digital life, behaviors with real-world characteristics are expected.
The issue of finance mainly concerns corporations with the question: How can we continue to generate wealth from a computer? It is proposed that users will be able to make sales, exchanges, or any purchase transaction through this medium. There will be businesses that meet consumer demand in the modern business model.
The potential of the metaverse continues to be discovered, with possibilities becoming infinite every day in a world where there are no limits. We remind you to keep an eye on the page for more relevant information.
Jaqueline Yáñez Franco
