Metaverse Lab
The Metaverse Lab is established to study and investigate the combination of the physical and virtual world with a decentralized web that embodies sharing, attention, contributory, and platform economies. The aim of the lab is to harness technology for the greater good, and is in the midst of planning a course on Inclusive Fintech and Metaverse, topics include
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Development, Evolution, and Use Cases
- Pure Digital NFTs: Speculative Fantasy or Technological Advancement
- NFTs and the Metaverse: A Trans-Ecosystem Currency - Gaming, E-Sports, and the Virtual Universe
- Human-like AI in the Metaverse: Algorithms, Deployment, Hardware, and Trust
- Regulation & Governance in the Metaverse: Human-centric, blockchain-centric, and Interoperability
- Cryptocurrencies in the Metaverse
- DeFi & the Metaverse: Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Smart Contracts, Blockchains
In addition to courses, the lab aims to:
- Conduct technical research in both software and hardware
- Conduct behavioural research on the impact on society
- Conduct knowledge and competency courses on metaverse
- Conduct lessons in the metaverse
The Metaverse Lab is pioneered by the faculty at the SUSS Node for Inclusive Fintech (NiFT)