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The Role of the Avatar in the Metaverse

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Using its lastest face-tracking tools on the Quest Pro, Meta promises to deliver avatars with greater realism, depth, and expression. They will also support customisation for wearables like hair, clothing, and potential blockchain-linked non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Types of Avatars.

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ARTISANT Launch Web3 Fashion amid FTX Collapse

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Self-custody wallets are decentralised finance (DeFi) tools that provide users with locally-saved crypto assets rather than with centrally-owned exchanges. The tools allow users to express their identity and create more realistic, personal interactions on the upcoming Metaverse. PHOTO: ARTISANT/ MetaFactory.

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Ready Player Me Earns $56m in Series B Funding

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The additional funds will boost flexibility and performance of the platform, add avatar creation tools and diversify real-time 3D (RT3D) assets for avatar demographics, and expand to other avatar platforms. Interoperability as a Necessity.

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