Proceed with caution when navigating the metaverse

Kathleen Gallagher gets well versed in meta

Kathleen Gallagher
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Experts from several sectors will tell you the concept of the ‘metaverse’ and web3.0 in general are far from new.

However, in Q4 last year, the prospect of the biggest technological revolution since the creation of the internet exploded in popularity.  As we begin the new year, investment experts spoke to Investment Week about what they see as the metaverse, how it will play a role in their portfolios and why it is vital to be cautious when dipping a toe into the world of virtual reality investing.  Meteoric rise thanks to Meta  Iterations of the metaverse have been around for several years, like in the gaming sector with titles such as Fortnite and Roblox.  However, it was propelled to the ...

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