2022 will be the year of the Metaverse. With dozens of Metaverse projects sprouting up, we picked out the top 5 most likely metaverse crypto projects to 10x in value.
The Top 5 Metaverse Crypto Projects for 2022:
1: Earth 2
This British-Australian startup has gained 100s of thousands of users since its launch in late 2020. Users can buy Digital Real Estate in the form of 'tiles', and sell them on the marketplace to other users. This land appreciates in value and generates Essence by itself, giving you a great form of passive income. They will list on the Polygon Ethereum Blockchain later this year, with their Essence token being the first to launch. Earth 2 plans to create a highly-realistic Metaverse, where thousands of lifelike avatars can interact on a 1:1 scale model of the Earth.
Learn more about Earth 2: earth2.io
Earth 2 x Polygon Blockchain: e2.news/post/earth2-x-polygon
2: The Sandbox
The Sandbox is currently the most talked-about metaverse crypto project this year. It recently released its Alpha version where players can interact and build, similar to Minecraft. It differs from Earth 2 as it is not as graphically ambitious - Earth 2 plans to create a 'Ready Player One' experience, but The Sandbox is more focused on the blockchain aspect.
Learn more about The Sandbox: sandbox.game
3: Illuvium
Illuvium, built on the Ethereum Blockchain, is an open-world RPG Metaverse in which you hunt creatures called 'Illuvials'. It is a play-to-earn game, where you generate the $ILV token by competing in fights. A benefit of Illuvium is the lack of gas fees as it is integrated with Immutable X. This gives the reliability and trustworthiness of Ethereum, without the expense.
Learn more about Illuvium: illuvium.io
4: Decentraland
Decentraland is a metaverse completely owned by the players. Users can trade land, build and advertise on it. You need a Metamask wallet to fully interact with the game. Popular brands such as Atari and Sotheby's have opened up stalls in Decentraland, selling their products and experiences in-game.
Learn more about Decentraland: decentraland.org
5: Bloktopia
Backed by Polygon, Bloktopia is a VR Metaverse project that aims to connect users globally. Players (Bloktopians) are transported to a hub of 21 levels, with each one dedicated to information about crypto and the Metaverse. Bloktopia plans to use the "World's most advanced real-time 3D Creation Engine" to create stunning visualisations and user experience.
Learn more about Bloktopia: bloktopia.com
Honorable Mentions:
Axie Infinity: axieinfinity.com
My Neighbor Alice: myneighboralice.com
Star Atlas: staratlas.com
NextEarth: nextearth.io
Earthium: earthium.io
I suspect that a number of those early starters will fall by the wayside over time, as technology leaves them behind, before we hit the massive metaverse uptake they have predicted.
In that sense, I think Earth2 will be in a great position, especially if development reaches a level before the next waves of uptake kick in.
Great opportunities for early entry before then.