Journey to the Metaverse : Technologies Propelling Business Opportunities / Antonio Flores-Galea.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flores-Galea, Antonio, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business enterprises--Computer networks.

Business enterprises.

Industries.

Metaverse.

World Wide Web.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Business Expert Press, LLC, [2023]

Summary:

The Metaverse will be the next technological revolution. This book helps business executives to understand its foundations and reveals the new opportunities it will bring. The accessible language used to explain the complex technologies involved is key to understanding the business opportunities that the Metaverse will bring. The book follows a smooth but thorough journey along all aspects associated with the Metaverse, from augmented reality, virtual reality, digital currencies, the Internet of things, 3D glasses, and many others. This book contains trustful, actionable, and practical insight from the experience of a person highly involved in technical activities and used to speak to the board of many corporations. Reading this book, you will understand not only the drivers behind the Metaverse but also the following milestones and the roadmap we can expect: an early insight to adapt your business strategy or professional career to get the most out of this new social paradigm.

Contents:

Cover

Halftitle

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Description

Contents

Testimonials

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: What Is the Metaverse?

Chapter 2: Is the Metaverse for Video Gaming?

Chapter 3: Why the Metaverse Can Change Society for Good

Chapter 4: Who Is Behind It

Chapter 5: How Is the Metaverse Built

Chapter 6: Immersive Technologies: Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and More

Chapter 7: Blockchain and Its Relevance for the Metaverse

Chapter 8: The Relationship Between the Metaverse and Cryptocurrencies

Chapter 9: Smart Contracts and NFTs: Ownership and Interaction in the Metaverse

Chapter 10: How Will I End Up in the Metaverse?

Chapter 11: Possibilities in the Metaverse for the Different Industries

Chapter 12: What Is There Inside the Metaverse

Chapter 13: Is the Metaverse Secure?

Chapter 14: When Will the Metaverse Transform Into Reality

Chapter 15: Potential Side Effects of the Metaverse

Chapter 16: Some Revelations About the Future: Digital Twins, Digital Consciousness,Transhumanism, Immortality

Chapter 17: And What Should I Do NOW?

References

About the Author

Index

Adpage

Backcover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Flores-Galea, Antonio Journey to the Metaverse

ISBN:

9781637424391

1637424396

OCLC:

1372396739