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Metaverse platforms can be accessed by smartphones, computers or consoles
In short, you can, just with a device connected to Internet, immerse yourself in a realistic and interactive environment parallel to real life. The idea is that you can have fun, work, study and even buy and sell in the metaverse.
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Everyone needs to understand that the metaverse It is not a specific environment, but rather an infinity of worlds and activities in realities parallel to the one we live in. Then, the metaverse it is a concept.
There the economy is based on virtual moneyl, and the development of platforms takes place in a decentralized manner. So, imagine the world we already live in but without the physical limitations that are imposed here.
How do I access the metaverse?
Now that you know that the metaverse is a concept that is not limited to just one platform or one universe, it is necessary to understand that the main objective of technology enthusiasts is that it is accessible and that all internet users on the planet can enter, and have their avatars within some of these “worlds”.
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Although there are tools that improve the user experience, metaverse, such as virtual reality glasses and powerful computers, you can access the platforms using your own cell phone. However, the idea of metaverse is to adapt more and more products that add to the user experience, making people spend more time on the platforms – taking into account that there are more complex “worlds” or that can only be accessed by paying.
Choose a platform to experience the metaverse
To enter the metaverse you must choose the virtual environment that most identify with. At least in this kickoff. One of the most popular and accessible for this first immersion is the Roblox.
O Roblox, for example, is a game that can be downloaded on desktop and cell phones. Created in 2006, it was one of the first platforms to simulate real life in an open world.
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With a simple design and uncomplicated gameplay, the game first attracted a younger audience, however, nowadays the platform is already a target for large companies.
You can check out everything Roblox offers through your smartphone's app store or by downloading it to your computer.
On your smartphone you can also get an idea of what the metaverse via spatial, which has different environments and can be accessed in a simple way.
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Other popular platforms are Sandbox and the Decentraland, but both require a desktop to access. Sandbox also requests the creation of a digital wallet to enter the environment and charges a fee for access.
For those who are nostalgic, it's worth diving into Minecraft, the famous universe of square characters, one of the pioneers of the metaverse. Other options are the Fortnite, GTA and The Sims, which are available for PC and console.
Another environment to keep an eye on is the Horizon worlds, from Facebook. Meta's virtual reality platform is Zuckerberg's main bet for the metaverse. However, enthusiasts from Brazil will still have to wait to experience the Horizon, as the application is not yet available here.
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Create your avatar in the metaverse
After choosing the platform that suits you best, it's time to design your avatar. The avatar is your representation in the metaverse. There you can be whatever you want. In virtual environments you can customize yourself for free or by investing in exclusive pieces, one of the metaverse's business models.
After choosing your avatar, just access the virtual world you want and explore everything the environment has to offer. In some you can fly, in others you can attend parties and even buy and sell properties, just like real life.
Venture into the metaverse
Before thinking of the metaverse as something futuristic and out of reality, try to experience what the technology proposes, even if in a superficial way. If it makes sense, invest, learn and improve your experiences.
See also:
- What is metaverse? (Curto news)