Insight Report 16 minutes PremiumBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: Payments Coresight Research July 4, 2022 What's InsideIn recent years, many new payment methods for retailers, brands and businesses have emerged to increase efficiency, reduce costs and help unlock trade barriers. As consumers continue their shift toward a digital life, payment systems and solutions are evolving at a rapid pace—and have been accelerated by the emergence of the metaverse and Web 3.0. In this report, we explore digital payments in the metaverse, covering the underlying technologies as well as payment solutions and channels. Our discussion covers blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, crypto payment gateways and more—with highlights on MoonPay, Immutable X, Polygon and Arbitrum. 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 cryptocurrencies. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: 3Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Positive Factors Pave the Way for Better Inventory Turnover in the Holiday QuarterWeinswig’s Weekly: Understanding Amazon Fashion—Key Insights from Our Annual US Consumer SurveySalesforce Connections 2023: Embedding Generative AI in the Marketing Cloud and Commerce CloudEuropean Grocery Retail Dynamics Amid Broader Inflationary Trends