The 1992 cyberpunk novel snow crash it introduced the word “metaverse,” a term now used in tech circles and fraught with high hopes of redefining the Internet.

This space is still forming, and gaps remain between the visions being woven into what a metaverse-infused future could look like and what exists today.

While definitions vary on what exactly constitutes a metaverse, they are commonly described as immersive, persistent, interactive digital environments, and often one that mimics the real world to some extent.

These platforms are often expected to be used for activities such as socializing, entertainment, e-commerce, and business meetings.

Today, people commonly access the Internet as text and visuals…