Is there a territorial dimension to the Metaverse?

June 2024

The term Metaverse has been buzzing, capturing the imagination of gamers, developers, and business tycoons alike. Often depicted as the successor to the Internet, the Metaverse seems to promise a future where digital and physical realities converge. This blog post delves into what the Metaverse is, and what it territorial dimension might me.

Given the nature of the topic, the blog post has been written in collaboration with ChatGPT, trying to exploit some artificial intelligence on the issue.

What is the Metaverse?

The Metaverse refers to a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical and digital reality. It is persistent, providing a sense of continuity, and is interoperable, allowing users to take virtual items like avatars or objects from one platform to another. This concept is not just limited to virtual reality (VR) but extends to augmented reality (AR) and other technologies that blend the digital and physical worlds.