You know, the metaverse was everywhere a few years ago. I started exploring different metaverse applications just to see what was really happening in these virtual worlds. Honestly, some of them have become quite impressive.

I tried Axie Infinity first; it was the thing everyone was talking about for PVP battles. Axies as NFTs is a pretty cool concept. Decentraland also caught my interest because being able to buy virtual land parcels and monetize them changes things up from what we usually see. The MANA token exploded back then, like 700% at the end of 2021.

But honestly, I also spent time on Roblox. I know it’s not blockchain-based like the others, but with its 202 million monthly active users, it’s impossible to ignore. Creators can really earn rewards through in-game purchases. I also liked The Sandbox for its endless customization with voxels.

I won’t lie, RobotEra and Battle Infinity seemed promising with their decentralized governance systems and gameplay mechanics, but I was cautious. MOBOX offered a solid GameFi ecosystem with various P2E games, and Zepeto with its customizable 3D avatars attracted a lot of people.

Mines of Dalarnia was free to start, which I liked. And Bloktopia with its concept of a 21-story virtual skyscraper was creative, even if VR integration wasn’t quite there yet.

In reality, each metaverse application has its strengths. Some focus on gaming, others on creation or virtual real estate. The thing is, the hype has cooled down since then, but good metaverse applications still exist and are evolving. It remains an interesting space to watch, even if initial expectations might have been too high.