Metaverse Latest: Retail NFTs Net Millions; Understanding the Upcoming Ethereum Merge

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We 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.