Metaverse has shown interest in crypto-based collectives, ie NFTs. They can be used to represent collectibles and avatars alike. One Decrypt report says, "The metaverse won’t be one thing, but rather a conceptual collection of open worlds and settings joined by interoperable assets and experiences. Collectible NFT assets, for example, could be turned into 3D avatars that owners can bring into all sorts of web spaces, whether it’s for work, play, exercise, or social interactions."