Metaverse and Blockchain by Murala, Dileep Kumar; Panda, Sandeep Kumar;

Short description:

A dive into the space where the Metaverse and Blockchain converge, the book explains real-world applications through case studies. It reveals how blockchain technology is reshaping the architecture of virtual worlds, providing a secure and transparent foundation for unprecedented digital experiences.

Long description:

Blockchain and metaverse technologies are revolutionizing the digital landscape by offering transformative potential across industries. Because of its decentralized and transparent nature, blockchain ensures secure and tamper-proof transactions and fosters trust in such areas as finance, supply chain, and healthcare. It enables the creation of digital assets, smart contracts, and decentralized applications to pave the way for a more equitable and efficient digital economy. The metaverse is redefining how people interact, work, and socialize by creating immersive virtual environments. It combines augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and blockchain to enable ownership of digital assets, such as NFTs, and facilitate seamless virtual commerce. Together, these technologies are driving innovation, enhancing user experiences, and creating new opportunities for collaboration and economic growth in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Going beyond theoretical concepts, Metaverse and Blockchain: Real-World Applications covers the intersection of the metaverse and blockchain. The book offers a pragmatic exploration of how these technologies are revolutionizing industries and creating tangible impact in business. Diving into the space where the metaverse and blockchain converge, the book explains real-world applications through case studies. It explores how blockchain technology is reshaping the architecture of virtual worlds, providing a secure and transparent foundation for unprecedented digital experiences. Highlights of the book include:

• Augmenting virtual worlds with mobile edge computing


• Technological advancement of blockchain through metaverse in the financial sector


• Internet of Things-integrated blockchain-based supply chain management


• Integrating machine learning and blockchain technologies into the metaverse

A guide to understanding and leveraging the potential of these transformative technologies, the book explains how to apply metaverse and blockchain in the real world so organizations and individuals can realize benefits from these innovative technologies.

Table of Contents:

1. Exploring the Blockchain Metaverse: Concepts, Technologies, Applications, and Challenges 2. The Future of the Metaverse: Augmenting Virtual Worlds with Mobile Edge Computing 3. Education in the Metaverse: Vision, Opportunities, Real-World Applications, and Challenges 4. Technological Advancement of Blockchain through Metaverse in the Financial Sector 5. Blockchain in Pharma Supply Chains: A Comprehensive Survey on Impact and Innovation 6. A Comprehensive Review of the Advantages of Internet of Things Integrated Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management across Various Industries 7. Empowering the Metaverse: Integrating Machine Learning and Blockchain Technologies 8. Blockchain-Driven Agricultural Supply Chains: The Role of AI and IoT in Smart Farming 9. Next-Gen Connectivity for the Metaverse: Network Slicing and Multi-Access Edge Computing 10. Metaverse Medicine: Pioneering Anti-Aging Solutions in Virtual Healthcare 11. Digital Twins in the Metaverse: Unlocking New Realities with Blockchain