Visual Capitalist March 22, 2024
By Alan Kennedy

By 2026, a quarter of the world’s population will spend an hour daily in a metaverse.

But what makes the metaverse so exciting?

In this graphic, we partnered with Scottish Mortgage to understand the opportunities the metaverse presents and learn more about its history.

But first, let’s explore what the metaverse is.

What is the Metaverse?

Simply put, the metaverse is a collection of immersive, interactive, and, most importantly, interconnected digital worlds where users can participate in various activities they may not be able to do in reality, from skydiving to sword fighting.

The possibilities inherent within a digital world are staggering, so it’s no wonder the metaverse’s market size is growing steadily:

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