Digital assets have enjoyed impressive adoption rates by retail investors in recent years, but the ecosystem is bracing for a rush of institutional investment, given the peak in trademark applications.

Trademark attorney Mike Kondoudis stated that trademark applications for digital currencies and related goods and services in 2022 amounted to 4,708. Even more impressive is the fact that his data only included applications from January to October, while the figure for 2021 stood at 3,547.

On the other hand, applications for the metaverse and virtual worlds rose to a staggering 4,997 compared to 1,890 submitted in 2021. The notable increase is a testament to growing interest in the metaverse despite a disappointing year for the industry. .

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