It is still the two-dimensional NFT artworks such as images, music and videos that set the pace in the world of NFTs. However, they are now extending into the third dimension, thanks to immersive technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality. Immersive NFTs will allow us to create entirely new experiences in the metaverse. This new class of NFTs allows users to interact and engage with content in unexpected ways. As such, immersive NFTs can take the concept of digital ownership to a whole new level. As such, they will function as bridges between the physical and digital realities and play essential roles in building metaverse applications.
AR and VR are separate technologies
In summary, AR creates an interactive experience by combining the user’s physical world with digital content. On the other hand, VR works in a completely virtual environment. For many of us, accessing AR apps is very easy because we only need AR-enabled smartphones, tablets or websites. However, to transport ourselves into virtual worlds enabled by VR technology, we need to wear glasses like the Oculus Rift. As the underlying technologies are different, the immersive NFT apps created using them are also diverse.
Immersive NFTs powered by augmented reality
The use of Augmented Reality technology in Art NFTs is quite popular. Additionally, Marc-o-Matic combines traditional art with immersive technologies to tell engaging stories for audiences. So people can visit physical art galleries showing their work and enjoy interactive stories on tablets or smartphones that augment reality. Another way to use NFTs is through virtual testing applications. These apps combine fashion NFTs with augmented reality to help consumers make better purchasing decisions. To do this, companies create realistic three-dimensional models of their products and add virtual testing capabilities. Kivisense, for example, has created an NFT virtual trial shoe that offers customers NFT wearable trial experiences using augmented reality. It is possible to apply the same technology to other products, such as jewelry and other accessories. DressX is a company founded with the idea of digital-only fashion to reduce the overproduction of physical pieces. It facilitates trying out wearables with the help of AR technology and also makes them available as NFTs. In addition to these apps, any augmented reality experience, such as the face filters and world lenses we are used to using on social media, particularly Instagram and Snapchat, can be transformed into immersive NFTs.
Immersive NFTs that use VR
You can create NFTs for VR and use them in a virtual world that works with the blockchain network that that NFT is built on. Any good, tangible or intangible, can be used in this metaverse. Nothing is impeded by real limitations. Imagine the in-game NFT items used in Morgues. They can be designed for VR from the ground up, and their creators can incorporate emerging technologies like AI and dynamic NFTs to develop new immersive experiences. Here, everything depends a lot on the imagination. Modeling 3D products for the virtual world is an extensive domain, like architecture and interior design. Andrés Reisinger is a leading figure in this area: he creates surreal furniture items like NFTs, very VR ready, that can be placed in a virtual world like Decentraland. Finally, it is worth mentioning that several virtual sculptors use VR technology. Joshua Skirtich, for example, carved his collection Jenesis in VR and blended it with augmented reality to create a better viewing experience for Guggenheim visitors.
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