Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic ) is building the future of games—and the metaverse.
His chat with @lexfridman dropped some serious insights.
Here are 5 key takeaways from the Epic Games CEO you don’t want to miss: 👇
1. THE METAVERSE IS ALREADY HERE
Sweeney views multiplayer games like Fortnite as the core of the metaverse. The essence isn’t futuristic tech—it’s friends playing together in shared, interactive 3D spaces, like Battle Royale or Rec Room VR.
2. INTEROPERABILITY
He emphasizes that the metaverse should not be another “walled garden” and stresses the importance of interoperability standards to allow seamless movement and interaction across different virtual environments
3. PHOTOREALISM
We’re getting close to full photorealism in environments, but replicating human dialogue and intent will be the toughest challenge in the next decade.
4. NO NEED FOR VR OR CRYPTO😅
Contrary to hype, Sweeney says the metaverse doesn’t require VR or crypto. What matters more is interoperability—shared standards so people, assets, and identities can move seamlessly between games and platforms
5. ETHICS
Contrary to hype, Sweeney says the metaverse doesn’t require VR or crypto. What matters more is interoperability—shared standards so people, assets, and identities can move seamlessly between games and platforms
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These are powerful points. It’s extremely bullish for OtherSide and Somnia Network. We are in the right spot guys!
Even though Sweeney says crypto isn’t required, I believe blockchain will play a major role in asset ownership and open metaverse.
The biggest players are waking up.
The future is closer than we think.
What’s your take on the Open Metaverse?
Are you bullish? 👀
Source by Grateful Ape🍌
