# Metaverse-Focused Incubators Hashed Launches Unopnd, a New Studio Dedicated to the Metaverse By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unopnd References: [financemagnates](https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/vc-firm-hashed-unveils-new-startup-studio-to-support-metaverse-and-nfts/) & [hashed](https://www.hashed.com/) South Korean crypto venture fund Hashed has announced the launch of UNOPND, a new studio dedicated to backing [non-fungible token (NFT) and metaverse applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-adventure). According to the company, the new startup will be responsible for researching and bootstrapping promising initiatives -- especially those within the [Ethereum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unioverse) and Terra ecosystems. Founded in 2017, Hashed has incubated a wide variety of [blockchain-based startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testnet-platform). However, UNOPND will be the company's first investment devoted to the metaverse and NFT sector, which Chan Lee, UNOPND's CEO, predicts will continue to rise in popularity, especially in the space of gaming. "UNOPND will build an ecosystem of creators and users and provide innovative services that unveil the value of blockchain,’ explained Lee in a recent press release. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Metaverse Incubation:** Increasing investment in incubating startups focused on metaverse and NFT applications presents an opportunity for the development of new disruptive technologies and platforms. - **NFT Innovation:** New initiatives dedicated to researching and bootstrapping NFT applications may lead to disruptive innovations, particularly in the gaming industry. - **Ethereum and Terra Ecosystems:** Investment specifically in the Ethereum and Terra ecosystems presents an opportunity for the development of new technologies and platforms that leverage the unique features of these ecosystems. ### Where This Applies - **Blockchain:** The establishment of metaverse-focused incubators points towards continued innovation in the blockchain industry, particularly with regards to NFTs and gaming applications. - **Gaming:** The focus on metaverse applications and NFTs within the gaming industry represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in game development, user experiences, and revenue models. - **Venture Capital:** The establishment of a new studio devoted to incubating metaverse startups signals a potential opportunity for venture capital firms looking to invest in the blockchain ecosystem and emerging technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaverse Startup Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-hub.md) - [Web3 Gaming App Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soneium-for-all.md) - [Web3 Development Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirdverse.md) - [Web3 Start-Up Accelerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-1.md) - [Child-Centric Metaverse Coding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-platforms.md) - [Virtual Reality Creator Funds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-horizon-creator-fund.md) - [Blockchain Game Development Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metatheory.md) - [Metaverse-Focused Entrepreneurial Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metapreneurs.md) - [Metaverse-Focused Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prox-reverie.md)