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Re:Ask HN: How is the “metaverse” concept different from the... by nkingsy on Sunday November 07, 2021 @10:16AM (#29140111)
Never say never. A “stuff” import seems like the kind of feature that would have to be copied by other platforms as soon as one does it, but there’s a chicken and egg aspect.

I disagree with the whole “value of ownership” thing. Making knock off nfts is trivial, so this relies on people caring enough about provenance to police this and shame people that have knock offs in their virtual environment.

Digital goods can be copied for free. It’s the killer feature of digital. No more scarcity!! Any system that fails to embrace this will be outcompeted long term. See the music industry.

Re:Ask HN: How is the “metaverse” concept different from the... by tehbeard on Sunday November 07, 2021 @12:05PM (#29141216)
> shame people that have knock offs in their virtual environment

Because the bullying at school for having non-brand clothing or things wasn't enough. You'll need Supreme(TM) nfts, or become a digital pariah?

Re:Ask HN: How is the “metaverse” concept different from the... by charlesju on Sunday November 07, 2021 @11:56PM (#29146227)
NFTs are country club memberships.