How do NFTs affect the metaverse?
The acronym NFT, whose acronym in English means “Non-fungible Token”, gained great popularity on the network during 2021. It is a type of digital token that uses blockchain technology to validate its authenticity and value. NFTs are unique and although they can be transferred between users, they are indivisible and are usually part of a collection. But how do NFTs affect the metaverse ? Despite being considered digital ownership certificates, some NFTs have real-world utilities . For example, there are collections that allow whoever buys them to gain access to special events and exclusive benefits. So apart from certifying that you own something unique, NFTs can act as keys that open the way to new possibilities. One of these possibilities resides in the digital microuniverses that we have seen in science fiction literary and audiovisual installments. An example would be Spielberg’s film, “Ready player one” which is based on the book of the same name by Ernest Cline. The story na...