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Photorealistic Canadian Metaverses

Utherverse Will Be Adding fNFTs to Its Metaverse Platform

— July 21, 2022 — Tech
Canada’s leading metaverse platform Utherverse has announced that it will introduce functional non-fungible tokens (fNFTs) in its upcoming update. The new update will see Utherverse expand its platform offerings, which right now focus on live metaverse events.

For those unfamiliar, fNFTS differ from traditional NFTs in that they provide users with a specific purpose (i.e., function). For example, these kinds of NFTs could include digital-only wearables that can be used in Utherverse to enact a specific action. According to the company, a beta version of the updated Utherverse is set to launch before the end of the year.

Utherverse is a unique metaverse platform that was built on the Unity Engine. Unlike other metaverse platforms, which make use of purposely cartoon-like avatars, Utherverse aims to provide photorealistic avatars and environments.

Image Credit: Utherverse
Trend Themes
1. Functional Non-fungible Tokens (fnfts) - Utherverse's introduction of fNFTs in its metaverse platform can disrupt the traditional NFT market by providing users with specific functions in the virtual world.
2. Photorealistic Avatars and Environments - Utherverse's focus on providing photorealistic representations in its metaverse platform can disrupt the current trend of using purposely cartoon-like avatars.
3. Live Metaverse Events - Utherverse's current focus on live events in its metaverse platform can disrupt the traditional way of hosting events and gatherings by providing a virtual alternative where users can attend from anywhere in the world.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Utherverse's use of functional NFTs and photorealistic representations can disrupt the gaming industry by providing a more realistic and interactive gaming experience.
2. Fashion and Apparel Industry - Utherverse's use of digital-only wearables in its metaverse platform can disrupt the fashion and apparel industry by providing a virtual marketplace for digital clothing and accessories.
3. Event Planning and Hosting Industry - Utherverse's live metaverse events can disrupt the event planning and hosting industry by providing a virtual alternative that eliminates travel costs and allows attendees to participate from anywhere in the world.
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