Second Earth is an interesting concept that has been entertained by many philosophical arguments and countless sci-fi explorations, both in film and literature. IoT has developed to such an extent that it seems as if the digital environment itself is a second Earth. This avenue is explored further through concepts such as Earth 2—"a metaverse, between virtual and physical reality in which real-world geolocations on a sectioned map correspond to user-generated digital virtual environments" that is built on top of MapBox technology. The project aims to facilitate a 1:1 scale version of our planet and is currently in Phase 1 of its development. In Earth 2 you can own, buy, sell, and (in the near future) customize land. The first stage of building a second Earth entails determining ownership of digital assets and property.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Virtual-physical Hybridity
- The concept of Earth 2 highlights the trend of exploring a metaverse between virtual and physical reality, creating opportunities for hybrid experiences.
- Digital Property Rights
- The ownership and trade of digital assets and property on Earth 2 reflects the trend of increased focus on digital property rights and the potential for disruptive innovation in this space.
- Iot-enabled Virtual Environments
- The development of Earth 2 further showcases the trend of IoT-enabled virtual environments and the potential for new and innovative applications in this field.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Real Estate
- The emergence of digital property markets on Earth 2 creates potential disruptive innovation opportunities in real estate industries that explore virtual property sales and ownership.
- Digital Asset Management
- Earth 2's focus on digital property rights highlights potential disruptive innovation opportunities in digital asset management for businesses and individuals.
- Location-based Technologies
- The use of MapBox technology to build Earth 2 highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in location-based technologies that enable new types of virtual and physical hybrid experiences.
