Not all metaverses are or will be built on web3 technology, but the ones that are will have capabilities that are supported by blockchain technology. This means that a user can, for example, buy an NFT of a game element (think: a special shield or item of digital clothing) and not only instantly use it in the game they’re playing in the metaverse, but also be able to use the same item across multiple games. The decentralized nature of the blockchain means that metaverse experiences built on it are not beholden to a single game developer or brand, rather, they’re built to be co-created by the players.