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Virtual Platforms: The interfaces—such as 3D worlds and applications—through which users interact with the Metaverse.
Standards and Interoperability: Protocols and technologies that allow different platforms and assets to communicate reliably and securely.
Payment Infrastructure: Blockchain and digital currencies that support a thriving economy within the Metaverse.
Content, Assets, and Identity (CAIS): The rich media, objects, avatars, and identities that populate and personalize virtual worlds.
Each element functions like pieces of a grand ecosystem, similar to the interconnected components of a bustling mall or city.
Why the Metaverse Matters Today
While it may seem futuristic, large portions of the Metaverse are already in motion. Examples include: