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Apr
08
2022
By Ellen Britt
The Lure Of The Metaverse For Retail Space Property Owners

The Lure Of The Metaverse For Retail Space Property Owners

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT Due to the worldwide fallout from the pandemic, many retail stores were forced to close. Now that things are reopening, commercial landlords are looking for ways to lure retail space tenants back to their physical properties. The metaverse may just be the answer! Retail store owners, in addition to coping with the hardships that many retail spaces suffered during the pandemic, have to face the continued rise of ecommerce which continues to draw shoppers away from their physical stores. No wonder retail space landlords are having a hard time filling their properties! Picture This What if…
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Apr
07
2022
By Ellen Britt
Luxury Condos Come To The Metaverse

Luxury Condos Come To The Metaverse

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTWe recently looked at how luxury hotels could amplify their bookings via the metaverse. Luxury condos have the same opportunity. Here’s how!Build ExcitementThere has to be significant excitement around a new luxury condo building offering for units to get snapped up. Here’s how this excitement could be built up using the metaverse:Digital TwinThe developers could build a digital twin of the property and then use that digital space to hold virtual tours of the buildings. Potential buyers who express interest could then be offered an NFT of a portion of the virtual development which would then grant…
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Apr
06
2022
By Ellen Britt
Hotels In The Metaverse

Hotels In The Metaverse

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT Hotels as well as retreat centers, just like all businesses, have to continuously find ways to differentiate themselves. The metaverse may be just what they are looking for to do exactly that! Picture this Let’s say the Ritz Carlton’s luxury property in San José del Cabo overlooking the Sea of Cortez wants to give prospective visitors a taste of what a retreat experience could be like there. They build a digital twin of the property in the metaverse and then host a digital wellbeing retreat, which is heavily advertised. Sharing Is Caring Several thousand people log…
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Apr
05
2022
By Ellen Britt
Three Ways Virtual Real Estate Is Like “Real” Real Estate

Three Ways Virtual Real Estate Is Like “Real” Real Estate

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT At first glance, it seems like real estate in the metaverse could not be more different than, say, a parcel located in downtown Indianpolis. But you might be surprised at how alike they are. Let’s take a closer look. One - Increase In Value Property in the real world generally appreciates (increases in value) over time, unless the area of the country has some sort of problem, such as a toxic waste dump being discovered. It’s the same with property in the metaverse. Virtual land will appreciate in value unless the location (the platform) is abandoned…
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Apr
04
2022
By Ellen Britt
Interior Designers Poised For A Beautiful Metaverse Opportunity!

Interior Designers Poised For A Beautiful Metaverse Opportunity!

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT If you are an interior designer, or you simply have a flair for decorating your home, you could soon put your skills to work in the metaverse! Think Fixer Upper, The Property Brothers or Dream Home Makeover, only in the digital realm. A Sense Of Presence You can think about the metaverse as a shared digital space, with different environments. You’ve likely already gotten a foreshadowing of how design can influence your online experience by the virtual backgrounds people use in Zoom. These backgrounds help to create a sense of what is known as “presence” and…
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Apr
03
2022
By Ellen Britt
How To Become A Landlord In The Metaverse

How To Become A Landlord In The Metaverse

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT Recently, we looked at various ways to make money in the metaverse, with a couple of those ways involving virtual real estate. Let’s get a closer look at just one of these…becoming a virtual landlord. One of the benefits of this approach is that instead of your land just sitting there while you wait for it to appreciate, you rent it out and make money on it now, month after month. A Market For Renters Another benefit of this inevitable virtual land value appreciation, is that many people who want land on a particular Metaverse platform…
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Apr
02
2022
By Ellen Britt
What The Metaverse Could Mean For Your Business

What The Metaverse Could Mean For Your Business

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT In the 1970’s businesses could never have imagined how a presence on the web would eventually be essential. Today, we are in a parallel situation, as most businesses can’t imagine how critical having a presence in the metaverse is going to be.  This presence is going to become essential much, much faster than people think. The growth of the metaverse is explosive and is going to take exponentially less time for widespread adoption than it did for the internet to permeate every corner of our lives. Staying Ahead Of The Game If you are a business…
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Apr
01
2022
By Ellen Britt
Meet Me In The Metaverse For Lunch – Why Restaurant Owners Should Pay Attention

Meet Me In The Metaverse For Lunch – Why Restaurant Owners Should Pay Attention

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT If you or a family member or friend is a restaurant owner, you should be paying attention to what the big restaurant brands are doing in this space. Why? Let’s dive in and find out. Would You Like Fries With That? First of all, even if you are a small operator, you have to be curious as to what is going on with the likes of McDonalds and Panerra Bread filing patents related to food service in the metaverse. These companies are pointing to the future and it’s always wise to have an idea about what…
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Mar
31
2022
By Ellen Britt
The Top Five Ways You Can Make Money In The Metaverse

The Top Five Ways You Can Make Money In The Metaverse

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT The metaverse is here to stay, like it or not. But it’s not all pay-to-play or using your hard earned cash to buy virtual bling. Here are the top five ways you can potentially make money in the metaverse. There are huge opportunities out there for the monetization of the metaverse as it continues to develop and gain users. The revenue from virtual gaming alone is estimated to reach $400 billion (yes billion!!) dollars by 2025 and the metaverse as a whole could generate a whopping one trillion in value by that time. So how do…
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Mar
30
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL VIRTUAL VACATION DAY

NATIONAL VIRTUAL VACATION DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL VIRTUAL VACATION DAYWhen March 30th arrives, so does National Virtual Vacation Day, reminding us all to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate no matter where we are.Vacations restore our minds, bodies, and souls. For example, studies show that taking a vacation lowers the risk of heart disease. They also help hone our problem-solving skills and promote overall brain health. Furthermore, we’re more satisfied with the money spent on vacations than material goods.However, virtual vacations do not require money, packing, or transcontinental flights. All you need to achieve a virtual vacation is your imagination and free VR apps…
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