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“Advanced technologies such as emotion detection, affect recognition, neurotechnologies, and XR increasingly threaten personal privacy by delving into previously inaccessible layers of our existence. These technologies digitize multiple aspects of our lives, raising data protection concerns that impact not only individuals, but also groups and society overall.”

The European Commission anticipates ‘extended reality’ to generate 860,000 jobs by 2025, focusing on creating virtual worlds. While most innovation is happening outside Europe, the commission plans to make Europe a “world leader” in Web 4.0 and the Metaverse, despite challenges and lack of tech giants.

“Mark Zuckerberg has introduced Threads, Meta’s new app, with protocols drawn from the open-source Mastodon system. Despite its decentralized backend, Meta could still gather full spectrum user data, reviving concerns about privacy. Its use of decentralization might urge acceptance of such protocols, but user interest stays uncertain.”

“Shibarium, a highly anticipated layer 2 blockchain, is set to go live. Designed to alleviate congestion and reduce scaling issues, it will consolidate multiple off-chain transactions into one ‘layer 1’ transaction. Shibarium has tested well, with around 20 million transactions from approximately 16 million wallets. Emphasizing gaming and metaverse applications, Shibarium could be pivotal for the Shiba Inu meme coin’s evolution.”

Solidus AI Tech, an advanced computation network, offers eco-friendly high-performance computing (HPC) power for complex AI projects. They aim to address rising demand through green energy locations, energy-efficient IP, stringent data security measures, and supporting the Crypto Climate Accord.

The Starknet Foundation recently appointed former Meta executive Diego Oliva as its inaugural CEO, marking a significant milestone. Tasked with driving ecosystem growth and decentralization efforts, Oliva, who has a diverse background, will lead the foundation, which now boasts a seven-person board and a reserve of 5.01 billion tokens.

As NFTs gain traction, major players file patents and explore platforms, including HSBC’s venture into metaverse banking and Queen Productions’ plan to offer NFT-authenticated media. The growing interest and adaptation to emerging NFT and metaverse technologies signal an interconnected world, but challenges and skepticism remain.

Bitmap Theory, a groundbreaking concept bridging the gap between Bitcoin and the metaverse, enables ownership claims over Bitcoin blocks and integrates them into the metaverse. This open-source standard offers new opportunities for community-driven 3D spaces, facing both potential benefits and challenges for blockchain integration and user privacy.

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) introduces a Masters of Science in Metaverse degree, covering metaverse design and management, AR, VR, NFTs, blockchain, and more. While aiming to address the growing interest in metaverse technology, this ambitious program also sparks skepticism due to its nascent nature.

Improbable’s MSquared, a metaverse creation engine, is gaining interest through its early access and open-sourcing of Metaverse Markup Language. With support from tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Dolby, MSquared aims to promote development of novel business models and enable unique experiences within a network of metaverses.

Apple may enhance its gaming platform with a VR/AR headset in 2024 and software for playing Windows games on Mac. Meanwhile, tokens SAND, MANA, and AXS face SEC complaints, and GameStop’s new CEO plans to enter the crypto space with an NFT marketplace.

Binance and pop artist The Weeknd have launched “Metaverse Dimension,” offering a unique, interactive experience with exclusive content and rewards. Despite Binance’s regulatory struggles and market volatility, the collaboration aims to engage fans and crypto enthusiasts in a fresh way.

Binance partners with The Weeknd for an interactive digital metaverse experience, offering treasure hunts, NFT collections, and humanitarian support despite facing legal challenges from the CFTC and SEC. This collaboration highlights Web3’s potential in the entertainment industry and exemplifies the innovative future of blockchain technology.

Fashion brands are exploring metaverse and Web3 projects, facing intellectual property protection challenges. BNV CEO Richard Hobbs highlights the importance of embracing the collaborative nature of the metaverse while maintaining IP control, as co-creation offers vast potential for creative expression and revenue generation in the digital realm.

Startups like Zerion are leading a mobile-first approach in the crypto industry, targeting daily users of Web3 and decentralized applications. Focusing on better user experience and increased control, mobile-first crypto solutions challenge incumbents like Metamask and cater to an increasingly diverse Web3 ecosystem, ultimately benefiting users with more options.

The Apple VisionPro, a mixed reality headset, has garnered attention from the crypto community for its potential impact on the metaverse. Though it doesn’t compete directly with Meta’s QuestPro, the device facilitates broader discovery and pushes metaverse boundaries, driving immersion and technological innovation.

Apple’s Vision Pro headset announcement excites Web3 and open metaverse proponents, who believe better hardware is essential for an interoperable virtual world based on blockchain technology. However, concerns arise over Apple’s potential control over decentralization and guidelines within the metaverse.

Apple acquires Mira, an AR startup providing smartphone-powered headsets for industrial applications, strengthening its foothold in the mixed reality market. The acquisition raises questions about compatibility and future direction, as Apple’s Vision Pro focuses on personalized virtual reality.