Insight Report 18 minutes PremiumBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: Cryptocurrencies Coresight Research May 30, 2022 What's InsideShort-term volatility can make cryptocurrencies appear to be daunting, but their technologies will be crucial for adoption of the metaverse, removing various trade barriers to support high-volume activity and providing consumers with enhanced security in functional virtual economies. In this report, we explore the development of cryptocurrencies, analyze their technological structure and relationship with the metaverse, and explore what brands and retailers should know as they consider adoption. This report is part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, which presents insights into the core technological components of the retail metaverse, including important details for retailers to know in establishing a presence and operating in the virtual space. Read the previous report in the series, on 5G. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable GamesInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav Pitaliya