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 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: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 32: UK Closures Up 96%3Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Target Provides Competition for Walmart, Opportunities for Home and BeautyInnovator Profile: SegmentStream Solves the Conversion Attribution Challenge for MarketersInnovator Profile: Portless Streamlines Cross-Border Logistics with Direct Shipping Solutions