Metaverse: Communities, Layers, and Research

Summary

This article previews a talk by Dr. Wei Cai of CUHK-Shenzhen on the history, development, and future trends of the Web3 metaverse. The talk will cover industrial Web3 metaverse cases, recent research outcomes, and the metaverse research spectrum. Dr. Cai's research interests include blockchain, Web 3.0, digital games, and computational art. Why it matters: As metaverse technologies continue to evolve, understanding the Web3 perspective and research directions is important for regional AI and technology development.