After submitting trademark documents to the US Patent and Trademark office, it seems clear that Atlanta-based Home Depot is ready to join the metaverse, according to The Business Journals. The company’s plan is to use a virtual store to offer both virtual and real-life products. Home Depot also plans to use software to create virtual renovation projects and provide an augmented reality space where users can have fun creating design projects. “We are always looking for new ways to create great shopping experiences for our customers. The metaverse could bring exciting opportunities,” said Margaret Smith, senior manager of corporate communications.

Within the metaverse, Home Depot is also looking to offer virtual assistance, non-fungible tokens, known as NFTs, and…