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How Will Businesses Really Use Web3? Organizational Culture in the Metaverse
Business has not been “as usual” for the past few years now. The pandemic drastically changed the way many of us participate in our workplaces and has effectively reshaped the entire U.S. job market. The fact is, the vast majority of employees who can do their jobs from home are doing so. And in lew of face-to-face meetings, virtual offices are quickly gaining popularity. But we’re not just talking about video calls and Zoom happy hours. Metaverse jobs are here – from software engineering roles to making sandwiches at a metaverse Subway. Even established, non-digitally native businesses are looking to […]
Fact Check: Does Meta Actually Charge More Fees Than NFT Platforms?
Earlier this week, Meta made headlines when the company announced details about forthcoming tools for Horizon Worlds, a virtual reality video game created by the company. Meta is creating new features for the game that will enable creators to sell digital items and art. In a blog post published on April 11, the company revealed that it would be taking a cut of 47.5% from all sales. First, they charge a “hardware platform fee” of 30% for any sales completed via the Meta Quest Store (a marketplace for VR-enabled apps and games). Second, there is a 17.5% fee that comes […]
How Ethereum NFTs Could Provide a Safe Haven From Crypto Market Volatility
The crypto market is (and always has been) noticeably volatile. This isn’t new information. Considering the fact that crypto prices are influenced directly by supply and demand, investor sentiments, government regulations, and more (including Elon Musk’s tweets), traders have continued close study of the market in hopes of maximizing gain and minimizing loss. But when it comes to the NFT market, it’s an entirely different ballgame. Does this feel counterintuitive? Kind of. It would make sense if non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were inherently tied to crypto prices. Right? Well, as the NFT ecosystem has grown and evolved, market researchers have become […]