In the Metaverse, Gameplay Is What Matters

In the Metaverse, Gameplay Is What Matters
Blockchain-based metaverse experiences are a hot topic right now because they combine two of the technology industry’s biggest transformation drivers that have been around for a long time, attracting millions of users and participants — immersive digital experiences and stakeholder-based commerce.Where the newer blockchain-based ecosystems have made a difference is in offering users an ongoing stake in the ecosystem. Yet, that’s very reminiscent of Second Life, another very successful immersive world that came to widespread attention a decade ago and compares to some of the blockbuster experiences that exist today.Paul Brody is EY’s global blockchain leader and a CoinDesk columnist.At…