Multiple Metaverses, One Avatar: ‘Ready Player Me’ Raises M to Make It Happen
In a bid to become the go-to avatar company of the metaverse, Ready Player Me has raised a $13 million funding round led by venture capital firm Taavet+Sten.The company creates tools for developers to sell in-game wearable items expressed as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), adding a layer of interoperability to the bustling virtual fashion space as Nike and others rush in with their metaverse bets.Ready Player Me’s ultimate goal is for users to be able to maintain a consistent avatar and identity across virtual worlds, serving as a “connective passport for the metaverse,” according to a press release.The company says it…