Colombia’s legal system experiments in the metaverse: Report

    Colombia has positioned itself at the forefront of innovative ways to conduct legal proceedings after recently hosting a trial in the metaverse. A Colombian court recently hosted its first legal trial in the Metaverse, with the court magistrate saying it felt “more real than a video call,” according to a recent report. According to a…

    The ethics of the metaverse: Privacy, ownership and control

    As the metaverse continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that we consider and address the ethical questions and challenges it raises. The metaverse, a virtual environment that simulates reality, offers complex moral dilemmas regarding privacy, ownership and control. These consist of: Privacy: Who has access to and how is personal information used within…

    How to protect against crime in the metaverse

    What is the dark side of the metaverse? The metaverse has the potential to alter the way we interact and engage with one another and technology. However, there are also possible drawbacks and risks, just like with any new technology. Potential problems with privacy, security and legislation are part of the metaverse’s negative side. One…

    Meta CEO Zuckerberg steadfast on metaverse plans despite $13.7B setback

    During a Q4 earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg said he saw no reason to deviate from the company’s long-term metaverse strategy. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company has no plans to change its long-term strategy for the metaverse, despite operating losses for its Reality Labs business peaking in 2022. Meta on Feb. 1 released earnings showing that…

    Keep an eye out for major company NFT trademark filings this year

    NFT trademark filings by companies aren’t just a marketing stunt. According to a trademark lawyer, they have to use what’s in the application. Crypto proponents would be wise to keep their eyes on nonfungible token (NFT) and metaverse trademark applications this year, which are “reliable signals” of future-use plans. Speaking to Cointelegraph, intellectual property lawyer…

    Map2Earn to help merge physical and virtual worlds

    Map2Earn is a revolutionary Metaverse-oriented economic model that enables users to become mappers while earning tokens. Blockchain has been fostering the development of new and often unpredictable markets and economies driven by demand for innovation. From unprecedented crowdfunding mechanisms to play-to-earn (P2E) and move-to-earn (M2E) models, decentralized technology is empowering communities like never before. One of the…