How to Access the Metaverse

In February this year, Bernard Marr predicted that "in 2022, we'll see new, lighter, more portable VR devices, so instead of having clunky headsets that require WiFi connections, we will have devices that are more like glasses that connect to our phones and give us superior VR experiences on the go."

This could mean more users for the Metaverse as Virtual Reality (VR) technology is simplified. Though quality VR headsets are expensive right now, over time they may become cheaper as the demand and supply increases especially because of the metaverse.

If you're on a budget, the best way to join the metaverse is through VRChat using the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset which sells at about R10K ($587). Create an account in VRChat, connect your headset, and then select from a variety of worlds which world you desire to explore and participate in.

Participating in the metaverse mostly relies on the type of headset you will be using, but you don't always need a VR headset but many worlds require it. If you have money to splurge, you can join the metaverse through Decentraland, but you will need a dedicated graphics card to run it properly on your PC. Join as a guest to get an idea of how it is like to play in the metaverse.

The following link will take you to an article that explains the initial metaverse experience through Decentraland very well: https://www.cashify.in/how-to-enter-and-access-metaverse 

The metaverse experience is much like a gaming experience but closely connected to real life as you use real money and meet real people. It is described as the second layer of the Internet and the future of the Internet by experts. It is also an ingenious idea for organizations to get new customers and develop products and services specifically for the metaverse.

There are currently many platforms to access the metaverse but each are in early development stages. It's not really at the level it is envisioned right now, but with much development it promises new work, social, and gaming possibilities (Cashify).

References:

1. Marr, B. (2022) The Top Ten Tech Trends in 2022 Everyone Must be Ready for Now. [online] Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2022/02/21/the-top-10-tech-trends-in-2022-everyone-must-be-ready-for-now/?sh=e7705e827df5 [Accessed on 13 September 2022]

2. Cashify (2022) How to Enter and Access the Metaverse. [online]. Available at: https://www.cashify.in/how-to-enter-and-access-metaverse [Accessed on 13 September 2022]