Spearheaded by acclaimed author Neal Stephenson, Lamina1 will host the Open Metaverse Discovery Month in October.
The event is intended to immerse participants in interactive workshops designed specifically for Unity and Unreal Engine developers. Moreover, Creator Competitions will allow individuals to showcase their art and experiences on Lamina1’s central hub.
Kicking off in just a few hours – #Unity/#UnrealEngine SDK + Open Metaverse Discovery Month AMA w/ @OpenMetaDAO.
Join us to talk worldbuilding & what's next for the toolkit and our partnership.
More info at: https://t.co/Pmsqk7oqTe pic.twitter.com/ktaCQgkVEi
— LAMINA1 (@Lamina1official) September 29, 2023
Lamina1’s Chief Executive Officer, Rebecca Barkin, maintains an optimistic view of the metaverse’s potential despite widespread assertions of its decline.
She firmly believes that the key lies in the continual investments of time and capital in digital realms, game development, virtual world-building, and digital items’ constant trade and innovation. Despite many considering the metaverse “dead,” Barkin’s conviction stands firm, emphasizing its enduring relevance and future growth.
Stephenson’s larger vision: Beyond virtual realms
Neal Stephenson, a visionary in science fiction, envisions a metaverse that extends beyond the mere construction of virtual worlds. To Barkin, Stephenson’s metaverse challenges the traditional norms of “corporate greed and control.” Present-day advancements enable creators from diverse domains like entertainment, fashion, commerce, and gaming to independently conceive, develop, and propagate these digital universes.
Barkin emphasized,
“The metaverse will continue to come to life as long as people continue to invest in digital experiences.”
Lamina1: Bridging fiction and reality
Per their blog post, Neal Stephenson’s 1992 novel, Snow Crash, introduced the metaverse concept. Fast forward 30 years, and Stephenson is on a mission to realize the digital world he once envisioned. In collaboration with cryptocurrency pioneer Peter Vessenes, Stephenson has unveiled Lamina1. This revolutionary layer-1 blockchain technology is crafted with Web3 principles and is tailor-made for the metaverse.
Peter Vessenes, esteemed for his groundbreaking ventures in cryptocurrency, joins hands with Stephenson, serving as Lamina1’s chief executive officer. These collaborators are not merely building on past successes. They set their sights on seeding an environment inspired by Snow Crash that empowers third-party creators to manifest Open Metaverse experiences on a grand scale.
An open metaverse: The need of the hour
Amidst tech giants driving their vision of the metaverse, Lamina1 reportedly stands apart, advocating for a more decentralized, inclusive approach. The team behind Lamina1 envisions a metaverse devoid of the limitations and biases of centralized ownership.
Lamina1 promises a fresh, integrated Web3 community as the cornerstone for an Open Metaverse. Its environmental commitment is evident in the provably carbon-negative Lamina1 chain, engineered to handle high transaction volumes. New economic designs and incentive structures are in place to cultivate prosperous ecosystems for digital creators and entrepreneurs.
A powerhouse team for an ambitious vision
Metaverse pioneer Tony Parisi, known for his leadership roles in AR/VR at Unity and foundational contributions to 3D graphics on the web, has joined the ranks. The team also benefits from insights from advisor Rony Abovitz, a seasoned veteran behind endeavors like Magic Leap and Sun and Thunder.
Expressing his enthusiasm for Lamina1, Abovitz remarked,
“Neal brings wisdom, empathy, creativity, and a moral framework… There is no one better to lead the way to building a more Open Metaverse.”
As the metaverse’s hype undergoes recalibration, ventures like Lamina1, backed by visionaries like Stephenson and Vessenes, signify a bright and decentralized future. Only time will reveal the full potential of their endeavors, but the initial steps towards an Open Metaverse are promising.
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