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The IOBSA: Money in the Metaverse

Andre van der Merwe

Welcome to this podcast where we delve into the fascinating world of the Metaverse and its transformative potential for financial services, as explored in the groundbreaking book "Money in the Metaverse" by David Birch and Victoria Richardson. This insightful work takes us on a journey through the intersection of digital assets, online identities, and spatial computing, illuminating how virtual worlds are not just realms for entertainment but burgeoning marketplaces that require new frameworks for

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Chapter 11: Smart wallets

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2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 11, titled "Smart Wallets," explores the emerging role of digital wallets within the Metaverse and their significance for financial transactions.It discusses how these smart wallets will facilitate seamless interactions in virtual environments by integrating digital identities and financial services, thus enhancing user

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Chapter 10: Security from identifiers

The IOBSA: Money in the Metaverse ·

2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 10, titled "Security from Identifiers," discusses the critical role of cryptographic keys in ensuring security within the Metaverse, where users manage their identities and transactions.It emphasizes that while self-sovereign identity (SSI) empowers individuals to control their keys, this responsibility may be overwhelming for the

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Chapter 9: Privacy with credentials

The IOBSA: Money in the Metaverse ·

2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 9, titled "Privacy with Credentials," discusses the importance of ensuring privacy in the Metaverse through the use of verifiable credentials (VCs).It highlights the need for privacy-preserving technologies that allow individuals to engage in transactions without revealing their full identities.The chapter emphasizes the concept

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Chapter 8: Trust and transactions

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2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 8, titled "Trust and Transactions," explores the crucial role of trust in facilitating transactions within the Metaverse.The authors emphasize that the current lack of a secure and reliable infrastructure for online interactions undermines trust, which is essential for successful commerce.They argue that, unlike traditional

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Chapter 7: Digital credentials

The IOBSA: Money in the Metaverse ·

2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 7 focuses on digital credentials, which are essential for transactions in the Metaverse.It emphasizes the importance of these credentials in establishing trust and facilitating secure interactions between users and entities in virtual environments.Digital credentials enable individuals to prove their identity or attributes without

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Chapter 6: Digital identifiers

The IOBSA: Money in the Metaverse ·

2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 6, titled "Digital Identifiers," emphasizes the necessity of digital identities for both digital objects and their owners within the Metaverse, highlighting that ownership and market transactions depend on effective and portable digital identities.The chapter critiques the current state of digital identity management, where

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Chapter 5: Digital assets

The IOBSA: Money in the Metaverse ·

2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 5, titled "Digital Objects," explores the concept of digital assets within the Metaverse, emphasizing their importance as tradable entities in virtual environments.It discusses how these digital objects can be owned, exchanged, and interacted with, highlighting the need for a robust framework that allows for seamless transactions

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Chapter 4: Web3 and digital assets

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2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 4, titled "Web3 and digital assets," explores the nature of digital assets that can be traded in the Metaverse and how they differ from traditional financial transactions.It highlights the distinction between sending digital money (which involves the transfer of ownership) and sending copies of digital items (like cat

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Chapter 3: Owners and digital identities

The IOBSA: Money in the Metaverse ·

2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 3, titled "Owners and Digital Identities," emphasizes the critical role of digital identity in establishing a functioning economy within the Metaverse.It argues that without a robust digital identity infrastructure, which integrates trust into the digital realm, the potential for economic activity in virtual spaces cannot be fully

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Chapter 2: Virtual worlds and markets

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2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 2, titled "Virtual Worlds and Markets," explores the significance of virtual worlds as crucial components of the metaverse economy.It emphasizes that these environments are not merely entertainment platforms but are increasingly becoming substantial business ecosystems, evidenced by the vast amounts of money consumers spend on

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 1 introduces the concept of the Metaverse, drawing from Neal Stephenson’s novel "Snow Crash," where the Metaverse serves as a virtual reality-based successor to the internet.It emphasizes the intertwining of digital and physical worlds, illustrating how the implications of the digital realm can have significant real-world

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Chapter 12: Smart strategies

The IOBSA: Money in the Metaverse ·

2024/12/15

https://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/money-in-the-metaverse-digital-assets-online-identities-spatial-computing-and-why-virtual-worlds-mean-real-business/Chapter 12, titled "Smart Strategies," discusses the intersection of decentralized finance (DeFi), verifiable credentials, and privacy-enhancing governance structures, positing that these elements will create a new financial services universe.The authors express optimism about the potential for DeFi to open up innovative business models

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