Does the Metaverse need blockchain to ensure widespread adoption?
While not absolutely necessary, omitting it would be misguided. “The Metaverse without blockchains would likely just advance the ball for Big Tech.”
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Older archive item. Useful for background and entity history, but not a fresh market-moving signal.
While not absolutely necessary, omitting it would be misguided. “The Metaverse without blockchains would likely just advance the ball for Big Tech.”
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This blockchain story adds another data point to the current market tape and is useful when read alongside nearby source coverage.
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