[PDF] Social Implications of the Metaverse

Overview

In digital worlds, different experiences may call for different approaches to digital identity. In some applications, such as media and entertainment, anonymous or pseudonymous identities may be suitable, whereas banking, education or work-related experiences may require legal identification. In some metaverse experiences, anonymous identities may remove potential bias or discrimination the individual might otherwise experience because of their real-world identity, such as when applying for jobs, or in workplace/social scenarios. [...] from services and experiences based on whether they hold a specific token or digital identity. This should be considered as an additional lens of access and adoption, separate from access to the devices and connectivity itself, and is dependent on the extent to which web3 plays a role in the metaverse. [...] legal ID verification – Offer a diverse range of avatars – Have digital identity and wallet standards – Offer interoperability between digital worlds.

Source Insight : This report was curated based on original coverage from www3.weforum.org.