The first “airport” in the metaverse, Metaport BLR is identical to Terminal 2 at Bangalore airport. It allows passengers to check in for flights, shop and even chat with other passengers.
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“This is our first foray into the world of Web3 and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and we aim to delight travelers with a unique, immersive, virtual experience,” says Satyaki Raghunath, Director, Strategy and Development, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).
When accessing the terminal via the airport's website, the person can navigate with their avatar and explore various spaces, from airline check-in counters, seating areas to security control.
This all sounds great. But what is it really like?
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You won't be the only one at Metaport. It's common to see other avatars running and people in real time browsing the terminal like you.
As an avatar, you can even interact with them, call them and send them text messages. If you have a friend in the Metaport, you can easily teleport to their location if you lose track of them.
Overall, browsing through Metaport is quite smooth and high-quality, like a video game. Metaport has a very real look, exactly like Terminal 2 at BIAL airport.
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Users can walk through the counters labeled A to D or E and check where they are located, understand how the security check works, where the trays are, etc. You can also see the Metaport's toilet facilities.
Do you want to visit Bangalore airport in Metaverse?
The visit is available free of charge and can be done via your computer's browser. The space was developed in partnership with Polygon, a company specializing in web3. Click here and see!
