Exploring the metaverse: insights into its global impact and integration of technologies

Authors

  • Ali Naser Asadi Department of computer, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
  • Majid Estilaei * Department of Technology and Engineering, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22105/metaverse.v1i1.39

Abstract

The continuous advancement of digital technologies, including Augmented Reality (AR) and Digital Twins (DTs), suggests that the development of the metaverse may exceed expectations. As a key component of digital transformation in the economy and a model for future society, the metaverse can influence social production, organizational structures, industrial development, and the innovation and creativity of individuals. However, considering the typical progression of new technologies and industries, the metaverse is still in its early stages and may encounter challenges such as cyberattacks, industrial monopolies, and digital addiction. We explore the main characteristics of the metaverse, including its global reach, capacity for integrating various technologies and innovations, establishment of a new computing platform, expansion of the modern economy, and its potential to function as an asset. Additionally, the article examines the development process of the metaverse and the possible challenges it faces, particularly regarding cyberattacks and violations of privacy and intellectual property, and offers potential solutions to address these challenges to foster the growth of metaverse technologies and industries.

Keywords:

Metaverse, Digital economy, Development

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2024-12-26

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Metaversalize

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Naser Asadi, A., & Estilaei, M. . (2024). Exploring the metaverse: insights into its global impact and integration of technologies. Metaversalize, 1(1), 70-78. https://doi.org/10.22105/metaverse.v1i1.39
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