Metaverse application development is usually based on the following technologies:
- Virtual reality (VR) — a simulated 3D environment accessible via special equipment (headsets) with interactive computer-generated objects, audio-visual content, and digital assets.
- Augmented reality (AR) — a technology that overlays computer-generated content (3D objects, videos, text, etc.) on top of the real-world environment through mobile devices, glasses, or headsets.
- Internet of Things (IoT) — a network that connects digital worlds with physical environments and users via controllers, sensors, cameras, wearables, and software.
- Non-fungible token (NFT) — a cryptographic blockchain record with information about the ownership (usually of digital art).
- Blockchain — a decentralized database with unmodifiable data that facilitates transparent and secure online transactions.
As for the 2D/3D visualization tools, we prefer Unreal Engine (for graphics-heavy projects with photo-realistic objects), Unity (for lightweight, mobile-friendly metaverses), and WebGL.