# Gamified Music Metaverses PIXELYNX's Interactive Format Borrows Elements from Gaming By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelynx References: [wersm](https://wersm.com/pixelynx-set-to-launch-new-music-metaverse/) & [pixelynx.io](https://pixelynx.io/)  [PIXELYNX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elynixir) is a new music metaverse that's poised to transform the way artists connect with their fans and engage them through gamified experiences. The music metaverse is being built as a destination for fans to play with their favorite artists, collect NFTs, experience virtual performances and explore unique virtual environments. This project was created by Joel Zimmerman (better known as deadmau5) and Richie Hawtin with the aid of experts from the music and gaming industries like Ben Turner, Dean Wilson and Inder Phull. Recently, PIXELYNX announced the closing of a $4.5 million seed investment round led by leading metaverse firms. The main investor is [Animoca Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sandbox), a global leader in branded blockchain gaming and NFT virtual property rights, along with blockchain gaming fund [Solana Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr1d) and others within the ever-growing metaverse community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamified Music Metaverses:** Interactive and gamified music metaverses offer new opportunities for fan engagement and monetization. - **NFT Collectibles for Music Fans:** NFT virtual property rights provide a new income stream for artists and create new value for music fans. - **Cross-industry Collaboration in Metaverse Creation:** Collaboration between the music and gaming industries in creating metaverses leads to innovative experiences for fans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Industry:** Interactive music metaverses offer artists new ways to connect with fans and monetize their content. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can offer expertise and tools to the music industry in creating immersive and interactive music metaverses. - **Blockchain and NFT Industry:** NFT virtual property rights and blockchain technology allow for secure and transparent monetization and ownership of digital assets within music metaverses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Music Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elynixir.md) - [Live-Streamed Music Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-motus.md) - [Metaverse Concert Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-concert-hall.md) - [Metaverse Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verses.md) - [Celeb-Backed NFT Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-music-platforms.md) - [Interactive Metaverse Pop Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chainsmokers.md) - [Trendy In-Game Music Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roblox-music-hub.md) - [NFT-Based Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squad-of-knights.md) - [Music-Focused NFT Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travis-barker.md)