Fanatics or skeptics, people considering the metaverse seem to be realizing for the first time that some of their biometric identifiers will be required to participate.

News and analysis of metaverse business models point to what should have been obvious a decade ago when investments in the new mirror world accelerated. Having to type in a login and password before or after putting on the headphones will always be a problem. Like having to ride a horse to get car keys.

Each step (without legs) of the path to life in the metaverse will require the registration of a biometric identifier or another. Logging in, buying and selling anything, going on dates, attending business meetings – if passwords aren’t written down, biometrics will fill the void.

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