Techmeme Ride Home (TWTR SPC) The Top 10 Tech Stories Of 2021 (And The Spatial Pivot)
Dec 23, 2021
Join Jacob Lowenstein, head of business at Spatial, Tyrone Webb, a community evangelist and artist, and Chris O'Brien, a seasoned network engineer, as they delve into pivotal tech tales from 2021. They explore Spatial’s evolution into an artist-centric platform and discuss the intense competition in the NFT market between OpenSea and Coinbase. The conversation also highlights ongoing supply chain challenges, labor rights dynamics in tech, and the transformative potential of Web3, emphasizing the merging of traditional systems with innovative technologies.
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Spatial's Pivot to Web3
- Spatial pivoted from an enterprise AR/VR platform to a Web3, NFT-focused metaverse for creators.
- Initially, they targeted big companies like Pfizer, but COVID and organic artist adoption changed their trajectory.
Artists, Community, and Spatial
- Artists are using Spatial to connect with communities and sell art, offering a more engaging alternative to Discord's cacophony.
- This virtual presence allows for a better sense of community and connection.
Spatial's Vision for the Metaverse
- Spatial aims to be an interoperable metaverse platform, focusing on easy access and high-quality immersive experiences.
- They prioritize utility, offering ready-to-use spaces and enabling NFT drops of 3D environments.