The hottest Metaverse Substack posts right now

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Lunacian Lounge Recap EP3:

The Lunacian • 552 implied HN points • 06 Feb 26
🔮 Crypto Metaverse
  1. Sky Mavis will take big swings in 2026, shifting to a more aggressive and transparent approach to restore the Axie economy and regain market momentum.
  2. bAXS will be a non-tradable in-game balance usable 1:1 for core Axie activities and convertible to liquid AXS at rates tied to a player’s Axie Score; a 100,000 bAXS airdrop will be distributed from a Feb 5, 00:01 UTC snapshot to wallets with at least 10 AXS staked.
  3. Axie Homeland will be sunset and replaced by Terrariums, a persistent land system where Axies generate bAXS and EXP, land items add functional utility, and an MVP is planned for the first half of 2026.

A new token is coming to Axie!

The Lunacian • 230 implied HN points • 03 Feb 26
🔮 Crypto Metaverse
  1. bAXS is a new bonded AXS token that works like AXS for actions such as evolving, staking, and in-game purchases, but is structured to encourage spending inside the Axie economy.
  2. There will be two bAXS airdrops; Airdrop 1 requires wallets to have at least 10 AXS staked by Feb 5 @ 00:01 UTC and distributes a 100,000 bAXS pool allocated by Axie Score and staked amount.
  3. Homeland will be replaced by Terrariums, a redesigned land system where axies can live, play mini-games, join guilds, and earn bAXS, with an MVP targeted for Q2 2026.

The Wings of Nightmare is LIVE!

The Lunacian • 920 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Metaverse
  1. The Wings of Nightmare event is now live, allowing players to evolve specific base parts into limited-edition Nightmare Parts. There are only 39,000 Nightmare Parts available, so it's important to act fast!
  2. Players can explore two new realms called the Dream World and Nightmarescape, which are filled with fascinating creatures and challenges. Entering these realms requires sleep, and there's a risk of not returning.
  3. To evolve parts and earn rewards, players need to gather certain materials and use the App.axie platform. There are also chances to obtain Nightmare bodies through special actions, making this event exciting for participants.

DeFi: Jupiter breaks Solana's airdrop records

The Fintech Blueprint • 196 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Metaverse
  1. Jupiter airdropped $700MM in JUP tokens to Solana users, making it a top 10 largest airdrop of all time.
  2. Despite Solana's growth, it faced a significant downtime issue recently, highlighting the need for decentralization.
  3. Jupiter's tokenomics strategy of distributing tokens evenly and focusing on community growth has been successful in fostering user engagement.
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Bubbles And Building Blocks

Musings Of A Wandering Mind • 275 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Bubbles, like the Metaverse, can bring energy and progress, not just a hype cycle.
  2. The true Metaverse isn't about escaping reality but enhancing it with immersive and interoperable experiences.
  3. AI and NFTs act as building blocks for the Metaverse, enabling creativity and verifying authenticity.

✨ Bard diventa Gemini. La prova di Gemini Advanced

Vincos Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Google rebranded Bard to Gemini and launched Gemini Advanced with a more powerful language model, Gemini Ultra 1.0, tested by the author.
  2. Disney investing in the metaverse with a $1.5 billion deal with Epic Games to bring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars content to Fortnite.
  3. OpenAI introduces metadata for images produced with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and API, using the C2PA open standard, to track image authenticity and engagement.

Introducing AXP in Homeland!

The Lunacian • 736 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Earn Axie Experience Points (AXP) in Homeland to enable axie evolution and dynamic NFTs by engaging in various activities like gathering, producing, crafting, constructing, upgrading, combining, and dismantling materials.
  2. There is a daily cap of earning up to 10,000 AXP per axie in Homeland, with the reset happening every 24 hours at 00:00 UTC.
  3. Assign your NFT axies to your land plots in Homeland to start earning AXP, and remember that the AXP earned is specific to each axie.

Rosalie Yu: Candy-Glazed Eyes of Haunted Machines

Do Not Research • 79 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Metaverse
  1. The project 'Candy-Glazed Eyes of Haunted Machines' explores the aesthetics and histories of coin-operated children's rides in Taiwan, revealing traces of colonial aesthetics and post-colonial narratives.
  2. The artist delves into the emotional and aesthetic impact of these rides through creating digital and sculptural pieces, tapping into feelings of nostalgia and unveiling the haunted essence of the rides.
  3. There is a curious exploration of parallels between the traditional entertainment vending machine market and emerging technologies like NFTs and the metaverse, raising questions about ownership and manipulation of concepts.

Machine Learning at a Pegacorn

Gradient Flow • 199 implied HN points • 04 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Major tech companies are investing in the Metaverse along with AI and cloud computing, based on 2022 coverage.
  2. In the podcast 'Data Exchange', topics like data infrastructure for computer vision and machine learning at Gong are discussed.
  3. Tree-based learners outperform neural network-based learners on tabular data, and Transformers are used to cluster papers from ICML 2022.

Brainstorming a Framework for Avatar-Centered Design

skry • 58 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Avatar-Centered Design is essential in the metaverse and web3 to understand avatars' significance and influence.
  2. The increasing importance of digital avatars is driven by trends like self-expression, NFTs, and avatar interoperability.
  3. For Avatar-Centered Design, it's crucial to consider questions about avatar interoperability, value sources, and point of transfer.

To The Metaverse and Beyond...

Holodoxa • 59 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Matthew Ball defines the metaverse as an interconnected network of 3D virtual worlds that will revolutionize online experiences.
  2. The metaverse will require new technologies like cloud computing and AI, and pose governance challenges around privacy and competition.
  3. Ball's insights suggest the metaverse will impact education and various sectors, but technical obstacles need to be overcome first.

The metaverse is a cubicle

Metal Machine Music by Ben Tarnoff • 119 implied HN points • 30 Nov 21
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. The concept of the metaverse has been around for some time, but current advancements in technology and societal shifts due to the pandemic may pave the way for its potential realization.
  2. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are becoming more prevalent, with the COVID-19 pandemic playing a significant role in reshaping white-collar work dynamics and preferences.
  3. The metaverse has the potential to become the new organizational architecture for white-collar work, balancing the needs and desires of both employers and employees in a digital environment.

The Map of Web3 Distribution. 5 ways you can reach wallet owners and what to lookout for in each of them

Oleksii Sidorov • 144 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Utilize public channels like airdrops to reach wallet owners, but be wary of spam and lack of user impressions.
  2. Consider creating your own traffic platform to manage ad placements and limit spam, but be aware of the challenges in building a large user base.
  3. Explore placing ads in the Metaverse, dApps, or targeting Web3 users in Web2 platforms for potential higher volume and audience reach.

How Culture & AI Cancelled the Metaverse

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Efforts to hype up the metaverse didn't match public interest or understanding. People were left skeptical due to unmet promises and overhyped expectations.
  2. Culture determines the acceptance and evolution of technology. Societal values and norms play a critical role in shaping how technologies are adopted.
  3. The lack of perceived value and widespread understanding led to the failure of the metaverse concept. Cultural relevance and practicality are key factors in determining the success of new tech ideas.

Meta's Inside the lab & Nvidia's GTC Spring

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 39 implied HN points • 27 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. Meta hosted a virtual event called 'Inside the Lab', focusing on their advancements in the metaverse. It aimed to share updates after their rebranding from Facebook.
  2. Nvidia's GTC Spring also featured important news in AI and machine learning. This event is known for showcasing the latest technology developments.
  3. These events highlight the growing interest and progress in virtual realities and AI technologies in the industry. People are excited about the future possibilities.

Your Online Experience is Lucrative and Real

Very Fine Day • 38 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. The evolution of artificial intelligence can help us focus on what truly matters in life.
  2. Our online identity is becoming increasingly valuable and marketable.
  3. Human connection is being deliberately sacrificed in the pursuit of digital experiences, but there may come a time to regain it.

The Belamy | Metaverse, Robot Tax & AI-Ready Youth

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 12 Sep 21
🕹 Technology Metaverse
  1. The metaverse is a growing digital space where people can interact and create, much like the real world. It's becoming an important part of our online experience.
  2. There is a discussion about a 'robot tax', which would be a tax on companies that use robots to replace human jobs. This could help address job loss due to automation.
  3. Preparing young people for an AI-driven future is crucial. Education systems are starting to include skills related to AI and technology to better equip the next generation.

Migrating to new account

Titans Of Data • 0 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
🔮 Crypto Metaverse
  1. The author is migrating their writings to a new blog from an inactive project.
  2. The new blog will cover various topics like the crypto industry, philosophy, etc.
  3. The author has already published a new post on the new blog about the data economy and the Metaverse.