Otherside aiming to become Roblox for adults | Dubai police force deploying in the Metaverse | New Decentraland music festival & more…

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“You are an analog girl, living in a digital world.” - Neil Gaiman - American Gods

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Bored Ape’s founders want Otherside metaverse to become the “web3-native Roblox for adults”. Yuga Labs co-founder, Wylie Aronow says “walled garden” aren’t innovative and that Otherside will be different.

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Dubai Police force ‘Ajman Police’ becomes the first to offer its services in the Metaverse. This service is allowing the public to communicate with officers remotely. 

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How will the Metaverse shape digital identity? While the metaverse is reshaping the way users portray themselves online, there is currently a serious need for regulation to protect the data privacy of users. Having avatars that replicate our voices and facial expressions is raising concerns about how companies will monitor their user interactions. 

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The Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart has partnered with eDAO to create a virtual shopping world in the Metaverse. Shoppers can now try digital products from brands like Puma and Nivea in the Flipkart interactive gamified space. 

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Decentraland is set to host its second annual Metaverse Music Festival next month, highlighting real-world and digital music artists including names such as Ozzy Osbourne & Soulja Boy. It will include a free concert sponsored by Kraken.  

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Who is the Metaverse for? Join Metalinq Co-Founder, Gaurang Torvekar, and Metaverse Liaison, Alexis Nicosia, as they discuss the different actors roaming in digital worlds today.