As technology continues to advance rapidly, the potential impact of the metaverse on global GDP has become increasingly apparent. The metaverse—a virtual world consisting of fully interactive, realistic 3-D environments—could fundamentally shift the way businesses and individuals engage with each other and the global economy.

In just a decade, the global economy is set to change in unimaginable ways due to the rise of the metaverse. In the past few years, the world has already experienced some major changes. We’ve seen new technologies emerge, old ones become obsolete, and a shift in how we live, work and play. So what does the future hold?