Introduction 

The world is slowly moving into a digitized one. For once in our lifetime, we might also be introduced to a new internet. You might have heard of the term Metaverse already. A newly coined phrase that will be the buzzword for years to come, the Metaverse is the future. Facebook renamed its entire enterprise to Meta in order to usher in a new era.  

While it may be rife with speculation there is no denying that it is the future. For all businesses and for all enterprises, getting into the Metaverse before everyone else and understanding it might be the key to growth.  

We at Teckea are already looking forward to pushing the boundaries of the Metaverse and are eager to help businesses across the Middle East join us in this pursuit. We have created this guide to help you understand some key FAQs for easier understanding, show you how to join the metaverse in 3 easy steps, and give you some examples of what constitutes the Metaverse.  

FAQs about the Metaverse 

What exactly is the Metaverse? 

The Metaverse is basically a network of 3D worlds in a virtual reality space. Here you can socialize, work, and play. The Metaverse is graphically rich and you can interact with elements using a virtual avatar.
While this may help you understand the concept better, it is still very hard to fully coalesce what the Metaverse really is. It is more about how you interact with technology rather than a specific place.

How can I enter Metaverse? 

There are many ways to enter the Metaverse. We will dive deeper and explain how to join the metaverse through 3 simple steps.

Is the Metaverse free?

Yes, most worlds in the Metaverse are free to enter. It is even free to play and interact with, however, if you wish to make things happen, you will need to pay.

Which Metaverse should I join?

There is only a singular Metaverse but there are several worlds in it. Examples such as Decentraland, Fortnite, and Nvidia Omniverse are entire worlds that you can explore within the Metaverse.

Do you need VR for Metaverse?

Yes, for the full experience, you will need a VR headset for the Metaverse. Since the worlds are immersive and interactive, a VR headset is needed.

How to join the Metaverse in 3 steps

The concept of the metaverse is still developing and evolving, and there is no singular and definitive way to join it at this time. However, there are three general steps that you can go through to enter the Metaverse:

1. Get a VR Headset and pick a world: To join the metaverse, you will likely need some sort of VR headset. Oculus Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, HTC Vive Cosmos Elite, and PlayStation VR are some of the best VR headsets to help you in your endeavor. You will also need a powerful computer with a good graphics card to run these VR applications. Now it is time to pick a world, Decentraland and Meta are great examples.
2. Explore virtual worlds and communities: Once you have the necessary equipment and software, you can start exploring these worlds on the Metaverse and the communities within it. These may include social spaces, games, and other experiences that allow you to interact with other users and explore virtual environments. You may want to start by researching popular virtual worlds or communities and join those that interest you.
3. Engage with others and create content: To fully participate in the metaverse, you will need to engage with others and create your own content. This could involve participating in virtual events, attending meetups, or creating your own virtual experiences. You may also want to learn how to create 3D models or other content that can be used within virtual worlds. As the metaverse continues to develop, new opportunities for engagement and creation will emerge.

Examples of worlds in the Metaverse 

Several platforms have emerged as potential candidates to be major players in the Metaverse, though some are still up for debate. Remember we did say that the Metaverse pertains to how we interact with technology. It doesn’t necessarily mean an entire universe or a subjective world. But here are some worlds within it that are vying for the crown.

1. Decentraland: It is a 3D virtual-world platform where users can buy and sell real estate based on NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) using the platform’s own crypto coin called Mana.
2. The Sandbox: Another decentralized ecosystem, where gaming takes center stage. Users can create and sell NFT gaming experiences on a marketplace within the Sandbox metaverse.
3. Fortnite: The game has a metaverse community on its platform that hosts live music concerts and allows big brands to test possibilities in the metaverse.
4. Roblox: A gaming platform where users can create and connect their game worlds to form the Roblox metaverse.
5. Second Life: It is a multimedia platform that allows users to interact with others online through avatars.
6. Pokemon Go: An AR-based interactive video game that uses augmented reality to blend actual and digital reality. It was one of the first offerings of AR that introduced people to the Metaverse.
7. Horizon: Developed by Meta, it offers a series of interconnected platforms, including virtual worlds, events, and virtual offices.
8. Nvidia Omniverse: A real-time graphic collaboration platform for 3D design professionals.
9. Ready Player One: Perhaps the first novel and movie that mentions the Metaverse or a version of it. It provides a glimpse of what an immersive VR future may look like, despite its dystopian perspective.

Conclusion 

These are just examples and methods through which you can be a part of the Metaverse. We are just starting to explore the possibilities of this new way to interact with technology. As metaverse environments become more complex, tools such as Nvidia Omniverse will play an essential role in metaverse creation. When it comes to the question of how to join the metaverse, we at Teckea aim to help businesses and individuals understand the many ways they can.