Cricket in the Metaverse - Changing the Game
With technology evolving as it is, the dystopian metaverse may soon have what it needs to exist outside science fiction. Especially with Mark Zuckerberg setting his sights on bringing the metaverse to life, the concept has been gaining widespread attention in recent times.
What is the Metaverse?
To put it simply, the metaverse is a network of virtual and augmented reality in which one can exist as an avatar. Users can trade digital assets, connect with others, and can even attend virtual concerts. In the long run, the metaverse is set to be interoperable, meaning you could move your digital assets across platforms. It is a blend of virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, gaming, cryptocurrencies, social media and so much more.
The link between Cricket and the Metaverse
Unsurprisingly, cricket, being among the most popular sports in the world, is one of the first to jump on the metaverse bandwagon. Even as the metaverse is in its fledgling stages, cricket NFT platforms are racing to put cricket on the metaversal map. These platforms are launching cricket themed NFTs that users can buy and sell. Building on this, these platforms have introduced metaverse games in which players can watch cricket games in virtual stadiums, interact with other users, buy and sell NFTs, and play matches.
It’s clear that cricket in the metaverse could be a clue to what the future holds.
Looking forward
While interoperability of platforms hasn’t been fully realized, it is a key feature that cricket NFT platforms are aiming for. With cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan having a vested interest in how the metaverse and cricket can help each other, the Metaverse’s popularity may soar to new heights reaching many enthusiasts.
