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Metaverse-as-a-Service Platforms

Zilliqa Announce the Launch of the New Metapolis Platform

— April 20, 2022 — Lifestyle
Zilliqa, a layer-1 blockchain protocol, recently announced the launch of Metapolis which is described as an "extended-reality (XR) metaverse that offers its partners a MaaS platform." The platform offers users a data-focused, customizable XR experience that leverages AR and VR. Currently, Metapolis is building cities to house gaming, esports, and music brands, with a pre-launch revenue of $2 million.

Due to its use of sharding technology, the Metapolis blockchain is highly scalable and affordable, while using far less energy than other blockchains. Brands define their space according to their needs at Metapolis; it is essentially a blank canvas. Each of Metapolis' digital locations is customized to fit the needs of its clients. An environment in which users may connect with their favorite artists will be very different from an environment where they can engage with sports teams.

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Trend Themes
1. Extended-reality (XR) Metaverse - Companies can explore opportunities to create data-focused, customizable XR experiences through Metaverse-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms such as Metapolis, leveraging augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.
2. Blockchain for Scalable and Sustainable Metaverse - Innovative use of sharding technology on blockchain protocols like Zilliqa's Metapolis can lead to highly scalable and affordable Metaverse-as-a-Service platforms while using less energy consumption.
3. Customizable Digital Locations - Brands can utilize blank canvas-like MaaS platforms like Metapolis to create digital locations customized to fit their unique and specific needs for different purposes such as gaming, esports, music, sports, etc.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Gaming companies can explore the potential of MaaS platforms like Metapolis and utilize customizable digital locations to create engaging, immersive, and interactive gaming experiences for users.
2. Entertainment and Media - MaaS platforms like Metapolis can offer unique opportunities for entertainment and media brands to provide their customers with innovative and immersive experiences through extended-reality metaverse and customized digital locations.
3. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency - Blockchain-based MaaS platforms like Metapolis can provide innovative solutions for scalable and affordable extended-reality metaverse while utilizing innovative technologies such as sharding and distributed ledgers to reduce energy consumption.
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