We’ve Hit 100 Episodes—And We're Just Getting Started!
What a journey it’s been! I’m beyond excited to share that Into the Metaverse has reached its 100th episode. This milestone is not just about the number—it’s a testament to the incredible conversations and deep dives we've shared over time. From dissecting the past, present, and future of the metaverse to exploring the latest technological innovations and breakthroughs, it's been a rewarding adventure, and we’re just getting started!
To our readers, listeners, and viewers, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your unwavering support has made every episode more meaningful, and I hope each one has added value to your own metaverse journey.
For this special 100th episode, we’re bringing back a guest who has been instrumental in shaping how we think about the metaverse and the future: Matthew Ball. In this episode, we pick up right where we last left off, diving deeper into the (still) underestimated potential of the Roblox platform and what lies ahead for the metaverse. You won’t want to miss it!
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Key Takeaways from the episode:
Technological Progress: The areas of cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and head-mounted displays (HMDs) have seen decades of progress within just the last two to three years. This are some of the key areas that Matthew wanted to update with the second edition of his book, and here he unpacks the scalability of decentralized systems (crypto), HMD developments like Apple’s Vision Pro, and AI's role in accelerating the Metaverse's realization.
Interconnected Innovations: Many of our new technologies operate and evolve on parallel tracks, but we’ve witnessed unforeseen intersections that have unlocked longstanding problems. Matthew explains how the history and definition of the Metaverse can be appreciated through the past 70 years of technological convergence, from computing and networking to video games and AI.
Roblox’s Underestimated Potential: Despite misconceptions, Roblox has the potential to become one of the most engaged digital media platforms, aiming for significant growth (such as David Baszucki ambitious goal to capture 10% of the global gaming content market) and broader recognition in the entertainment industry.
Here’s to 100 episodes—and many more to come. Stay tuned for even bigger conversations on the horizon.
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Into the Metaverse Turns 100!