The Metaverse, known as the digital living space of mankind, is a virtual world built through digital technology that maps to or transcends the real world and can interact with the real world. It is not a new technology, but an integration of a large number of existing technologies, including 5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, blockchain, digital currency, the Internet of Things, human-computer interaction, etc. Recently, the concept of the Metaverse has attracted great attention worldwide, and companies from all walks of life have participated in the development and construction of the Metaverse. Manufacturers, designers, programmers, artists, educators, etc. can all find their place in the Metaverse, give full play to their expertise, and shape the appearance of the Metaverse.
It is worth noting that the Metaverse does not exist in isolation. It can interact with the real world, empower the real economy, and promote the digital transformation of traditional industries. For example, through the Metaverse, we can achieve an immersive experience of history and culture and promote the development of the tourism industry; through the Metaverse, we can make financial services more convenient and improve user experience; and through the Metaverse, we can create a new social model and provide people with a new way of interaction.
At the recently held first Metaverse Developer Conference, many practical application cases of the Metaverse were demonstrated, such as the Metaverse City Innovation Enterprise TOP30, Metaverse Smart Hospital, Metaverse Lantern Festival, etc. This not only confirms the development potential of the Metaverse, but also provides valuable practical experience for Metaverse developers.