The Compound and Friends The Metaverse w/ Matthew Ball
Jul 18, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Matthew Ball, Managing Partner of EpyllionCo and author of "The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything," dives into the transformative potential of the metaverse. He examines the economic implications, contrasting its projected GDP with traditional markets. Matthew also highlights NVIDIA's crucial role in shaping this digital frontier through advanced technologies. He addresses the complexities of investments in the metaverse, touching on challenges like cyberbullying and misinformation, while envisioning a future rich with virtual interactions.
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Metaverse Traction
- The metaverse is gaining traction, appearing in regulatory filings over 1,100 times in the first half of 2022.
- Investors are trying to determine if the metaverse presents real opportunities or if it's a fad.
Influencing Zuckerberg
- Matthew Ball's writing on the metaverse, particularly the concept of "Disney as a service," gained significant attention.
- This influenced Mark Zuckerberg's language and focus on transforming Facebook into a metaverse company, now Meta.
Beyond Gaming Platforms
- Existing platforms like Roblox and Fortnite are not the metaverse but offer glimpses into its potential.
- The true metaverse will be a decentralized, interconnected network, not controlled by a single entity.
