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How do entrepreneurs view the metasverse? To review the views of 14 corporate executives from around the world on the metaverse

原文整理： Francis Agustin

原文编译：元宇宙之心（MetaverseHub)

Tech giants have frequently started using the vague term "metasverse" in earnings calls with investors. Many are following in the footsteps of Meta (Facebook), which previously announced that it would focus on building the meta-universe. When asked on the earnings call, executives said they had different expectations for what the metasomes would look like.

Metaverse has become a hot topic among executives, analysts and investors, with more than 15 company earnings calls mentioning it in the past few months alone.

As the tech world wrestles with exactly what the metasverse will look like, several executives have begun mentioning it in discussions with investors. However, their comments indicate that they are still unsure exactly what the metasverse is and how it works.

While Facebook's recent name change to Meta has helped raise awareness of the metasverse and push it into the global conversation, even CEO Mark Zuckerberg has only a vague definition of the metasverse.

"The best way to understand the metasverse is to experience it for yourself, which is a little hard right now because it doesn't quite exist yet," Zuckerberg said at a conference last month.

Some companies are divided over whether the metadverse represents a real virtual space or is just a concept, while others aren't sure if it really exists and are even starting to tire of fuzzy technology.

Analysts at Morgan Stanley say the metaverse could represent an $8tn opportunity, but getting people interested in using it will be a challenge. Augmented reality and ARTIFICIAL intelligence experts also told US (Insider) that the metasexes can greatly amplify the political polarization of society.

Still, companies are willing to invest heavily in the metasverse, even if they don't fully understand what it's all about. According to The Information, The metasurverse sector is expected to be worth $82 billion by 2025, and many companies plan to expand their goods and services into experimental virtual Spaces.

Here's what some corporate executives have to say about the metasverse and how they plan to use it.

Agora Inc.

The real-time video platform just released a web product that will "accelerate any type of data, not just video or audio, but also for any application, whether it's gaming, e-commerce, collaboration or the metasexes," said CEO Tony Zhao.

"Recently, we have seen an accelerated trend of real-time participation in extended reality (XR) environments, creating the infrastructure of the metaverse," Zhao said in a conference call with investors in November. "Our plan is to further enhance our capabilities in these areas and become a significant infrastructure provider in the Metaverse."

Bi li bi

"The metasurverse is a concept, not a product," Rui Chen, chief executive of Bilibili, said on a conference call with investors on Wednesday, suggesting that many elements of the metasurverse have been around for a long time and that companies are only now deciding to join.

"I think if someone hears the metaverse concept and decides to get into this business, it might be too late," Chen said. "When we talk about the metasexes, we don't think this is something that one company can do on its own. You need to have huge content production capabilities to build another world."

(Whitney Wolfe Herd is Bumble's founder and CEO)

Bumble

Bumble plan for users to build new viscosity and community relations, "by their own community, virtual goods and their experience, or through when they browse yuan universe new way with its own identity," chief executive Whitney wolff hurd (Whitney Wolfe) said in an earnings call in November. "Based on blockchain technology, we believe [Bumble BFF] will achieve a level of engagement and empowerment that will make our mission a reality," Hurd said. "In the short term, this means new models of relationships, engagement and creators."

Coinbase

Emilie Choi, Coinbase's chief operating officer, said on an earnings call in November that the company has been spending "a lot of time" developing metasexes with blockchain technology, Crypto and NFT, which are used by "tens of millions of Americans." "We see a lot of opportunities for innovation in this area, and we want to continue to double down on those opportunities," Mr. Choi said by phone.

Dolby LABS

Dolby Laboratories says it sees potential in integrating the metasverse with its technology, particularly in auditory features. "I think the meta-universe can take many forms, but at the end of the day, it's an audiovisual experience," Kevin Yeman, the chief executive, said on Tuesday's earnings call, noting that he wanted to integrate it with Dolby.io technology. "I think some of our developers, they even define themselves as virtual environments, even extended to the meta-universe."

(Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook)

Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's chief operating officer, announced that the company would change its name to Meta to focus on the metasverse. Zuckerberg has previously said Meta's first foray into the Metasverse will focus on building virtual reality (VR) workspaces where employees can interact in virtual meetings.

"You can think of The metadverse as a materialized Internet, where you don't just look at content -- you're in it," Zuckerberg told The Verge.

Match Group

Match Group CEO Sharmistha Dubey said on an earnings call in November that she envisions meta-cosmic features in the company's dating app, such as "a piano bar where avatars of people gather together, but they're actually playing the piano in their own homes and playing with other people. "

"It's a transformative meta-cosmic experience that could change the way people meet and learn about each other on dating or social discovery platforms, or more akin to how people interact in the real world," Dubey said.

Microsoft

On an earnings call in July, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella touted the company's new Azure service, which could help decentralize computing, and companies like Campbell Soup, OU and SAP are migrating to its services.

"As the digital and physical worlds converge, we are leading a new layer of the infrastructure stack, the enterprise meta-universe," Nadella said.

netease

The Chinese tech entertainment company said it was "technically ready" to enter the metaverse.

"Metasomes are really the new buzzword around the world right now," Margret Shi, netease's head of investor relations, said on an earnings call in November. "But on the other hand, I don't think anyone has any firsthand experience of what a metasomes is."

(David Baszucki, CEO of Roblox)

Roblox

Roblox is frequently cited as an example of a potential meta-cosmic model. David Baszucki, Roblox's chief executive, said on an earnings call in June that the company was working to "really engage in innovative ways in inventing and guiding the metasexes."

"When we think about the meta-universe and what Roblox is, we really see it as a utility," Baszucki said.

According to Manuel Bronstein, chief product officer, the company aims to connect more than a billion people in the metaverse. According to Craig Donato, chief commercial officer, the metasomes will also include lessons from advertising agencies.

Unity Software

The video game software company recently acquired Weta Digital, which it says will help it move into the metaverse, particularly with a creator-centric approach. To fill the metasverse, the company has begun building thousands of digital assets, such as virtual collectibles.

"It's really going to help us get more information about the meta-universe and help us build it around the idea that more creators make the world a better place," CEO John Riccitiello said on an earnings call in November. "It really puts something under our platform that is truly magic, at least from an artist's point of view, and they are the largest accessible audience in our universe."

Vonage Holdings

The cloud communications provider said it is focusing on cloud-disk-based technology to increase user engagement and prepare for bigger things, hinting at using the technology in the metasexes.

Vonage Holdings CEO Rory Read said on an earnings call in November that the company expects to see a more fleshed out version of the metasverse in the next five to 10 years. "We believe that as this 360-degree interaction expands and explodes, the development of the metasomes will only accelerate." Read said.

(Disney CEO Bob Chapek)

Disney

Bob Chapek, chief executive, said he was confident in Disney's ability to use the metasexes with its broad attributes, citing the company's history of using technologies such as synchronous audio and computer animation.

"So to speak, we efforts so far is only a prelude, we will be able to more closely connecting the physical world and digital world, that we can in our own Disney dollars without limit in the universe storytelling," Chapek said in a November's earnings call, and suggests that Disney RMB will create your own universe.

Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group discussed its potential in music creation and content creation on large metaverse platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite during its November earnings call.

"When you start looking at the global impact and the number of people who are spending meaningful time in these new worlds, I think that opens up a lot of opportunities for the universe," said Stephen Cooper, the chief executive.