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 Post subject: The economy of the meta-universe: reality or myth?
PostPosted: September 24th, 2024, 3:45 am 
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Lately, there has been quite a buzz about the integration of payment systems within the metaverse with an emphasis on payment cards. However, to be honest, I do know how this is supposed to work or why anyone would need to use cards in a virtual space in the first place. Isn’t the metaverse meant to offer something that is contrary to the real world? For instance, if I go about a virtual city, what on earth will I need a payment card for? And is it actually safe? Is it wise to attach real life funding details to such a system where the risks are many?


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 Post subject: Re: The economy of the meta-universe: reality or myth?
PostPosted: September 24th, 2024, 6:31 am 
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Martin, and I can definitely see why it would be confusing. The idea of using payment cards in the metaverse can seem unnecessary at first, but when you think about the growing virtual economies, it starts to make sense. Many metaverse platforms are creating spaces where users can buy virtual real estate, digital art, or even experiences, like concerts. In these environments, people are treating their avatars and virtual spaces like extensions of their real lives. Payment cards come in handy for these transactions, and it’s often easier for users to link their existing cards to make purchases, rather than going through complicated crypto wallets.

As for security, that’s still a bit of a gray area, though companies working in this space are doing their best to create secure transaction systems. For example, virtual payment platforms like https://mvirtualpayments.io/ are designed specifically for safe transactions within the metaverse, ensuring that users' real-world financial information is protected. They provide an additional layer of security, and some even use blockchain technology to keep things safe. It’s still evolving, but there are definitely ways to safeguard your money if you’re careful.


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 Post subject: Re: The economy of the meta-universe: reality or myth?
PostPosted: September 25th, 2024, 3:50 am 
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I’ve seen that too. It seems like virtual marketplaces are really taking off, especially for things like NFTs and in-game items. I haven’t personally tried using a payment card in the metaverse yet, but I’ve seen some friends make purchases for things like virtual clothing for their avatars. It's definitely interesting how quickly these virtual economies are developing.


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