Building an Open Virtual Universe

⊲ Medium ⊳ The article discusses the public beta launch of RP1, an initiative aimed at creating an open metaverse. It comprises three main components: a world/game server for hosting a “spatial fabric,” an interconnected universe, and a forthcoming metaverse browser. The current experience is basic, featuring limited interactivity and simple avatars, however, it does include the ability to support many avatars simultaneously, a diurnal cycle for immersion, and a model linking virtual spaces to real-world geography and outer space. The author expresses cautious optimism about RP1’s potential, highlighting its open-source foundation and absence of cryptocurrency elements.
⊲ Image – David Burden ⊳