Insight Report | June 27, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Meta Humans Become Influencers—Storytelling Through Virtual IdolsAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore the rise of meta humans as influencers. Read More
Insight Report | June 6, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: The Token Crash—Cryptocurrencies and NFTs Experience VolatilityAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore the recent price drops of both cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Read More
Insight Report | May 30, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: CryptocurrenciesAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore the role of cryptocurrencies in the metaverse and discuss their benefits and underlying technologies. We consider what brands and retailers should know about cryptocurrencies. Read More
Insight Report | May 30, 2022 Premium Video: Cryptocurrencies, Retail and the MetaverseTej Kamaraju, Analyst at Coresight Research, talks about our new research on cryptocurrencies and retail. In this short video, we cover the potential benefits to retailers of cryptocurrency adoption, how cryptocurrencies are a key component of the metaverse and the recent volatile trends in crypto. Read More
Event Presentation | May 22, 2022 Premium The Convergence of Physical and Virtual Retail in the Metaverse EraOn May 22, 2022, Coresight Research presented at ICSC 2022 Las Vegas on the topic of the metaverse in retail. In this presentation, we discuss six ways in which the metaverse and the physical world will work in tandem, covering augmented reality technology, demand for virtual land, NFTs as a revenue stream and more. Read More
Insight Report | May 16, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram Provide Portals to the Virtual WorldAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore how social media platforms Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram are bridging the gap between the physical world and the retail metaverse. Read More
Insight Report | May 9, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5GAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of 5G wireless connectivity, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about 5G. Read More
Insight Report | May 2, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: The Race To Build IoT Digital Twins and the Power of 3D Game EnginesAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering the race to build digital twins of real-world objects and the increasing power of 3D game engines. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Immersive TechnologiesAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss key immersive technologies, explore their relationships with the metaverse, and consider what brands and retailers should know about them. Read More
Infographic | April 14, 2022 Premium Metaverse Early Adopters: US Consumer Survey—InfographicWe explore US consumers’ use of the metaverse, based on proprietary survey data, covering platforms, modes of access and consumer spending. We present our key findings in this infographic. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Decentraland’s Fashion WeekAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse and provide coverage of notable attractions and brand offerings during Decentraland’s recent Metaverse Fashion Week. Read More
Event Presentation | April 6, 2022 Premium How To Put Retail at the Heart of the Metaverse: Insights Presented at World Retail Congress 2022On April 6, 2022, Coresight Research presented at World Retail Congress on the topic of the metaverse in retail. In this presentation, we present 10 things that retailers need to know about the metaverse, covering demand for virtual land, immersive experiences, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, sustainability and more. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: BlockchainAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of the blockchain, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about blockchain. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Developments in Immersive Technology and Virtual ConcertsAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering AR and VR headsets (immersive tech), virtual concerts and more. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTsThe first report in our new Building Blocks of the Metaverse series explores the advantages, background and key details of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as well as notable examples of NFTs in the retail metaverse. Read More