Insight Report 17 minutes PremiumMetaverse Latest: Retail NFTs Net Millions; Understanding the Upcoming Ethereum Merge Coresight Research August 15, 2022 What's InsideWe present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; technology and access; and NFT (non-fungible token) collection drops. We also discuss the upcoming Ethereum blockchain merge to a “proof of stake” mechanism. This report is part of our Metaverse Latest series, which provides regular updates on metaverse developments globally, showing how key players and new entrants are seizing opportunities in the space. In this report, we present developments as of August 8, 2022. Read the previous report in the series, which explores the use of AR (augmented reality) technology in fashion, with highlights from Burnett New York’s recent “MetaBurnett” event, which linked the real and virtual worlds. For more on NFTs, read Building Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTs. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. This report is for subscribers only. Learn more about subscriptions here.If you are a subscriber, please log in. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: May 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth Amid Declining Consumer SentimentChina Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Falls Across the BoardInnovator Profile: Reflekt Me Enhances E-Commerce Through Personalized Product ImageryChina Consumer Tracker: Renewed Spending Caution—Plus 2023 Travel Plans