With the Metaverse hype cycle at full blast, experts take the long view

The newfound prominence of the Metaverse has led to heightened scrutiny, with some observers rolling their eyes at what they perceive to be the tech industry’s latest buzzword du jour. “As we slowly get more and more used to it, I think people will start to see why it’s so important -- and why it’s real,” said Christina Wootton, vp of brand partnerships at Roblox. Read more below.

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