If you thought all this talk of digital goods and money was some kind of bullshit fad, think again – as the retail market space is turning to virtual reality… which includes Walmart.
The big-box giant is said to have filed multiple trademark applications over the past few months to secure the exclusive rights to sell virtual goods on their digital shelves — and we’re not just talking about their website. . not anymore. It looks like Walmart is gearing up for a full online experience, where their customers can actually own things in this dimension.
Via CNBC, 7 separate applications have been filed recently… and in addition to being able to sell Walmart-related products in this upcoming VR, they are apparently also offering NFTs (fungible tokens) and even more… That are also offering their own series of crypto-singles. Posture.
No word on what those tokens might look like (5 DVD bin NFTs, maybe?) or when it’s all going to be rolled out… … a spot in the metaphysics table.
Several different companies have been doing the same thing lately — including other big ones like Nike (which is reportedly developing a VR business called “Nickland”), Gap, Under Armour, and even more. That includes smaller outfits like Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie, and Ralph Lauren.
Basically everyone took Zuckerberg’s announcement on the Metaverse last year and ran with it… sought to protect their brand in this new frontier… and make money there too, obviously, if they could. . So far it seems like a very popular/lucrative business.
Strangely enough, Walmart actually had a vision of what augmented reality shopping might look like in their cyberworld about 5 years ago, when they commissioned a tech company called Mutual Mobile to build a demo of Walmart in the metaverse.. Earlier this word was also a gimmick.
The video resurfaced a few weeks ago… and let’s say it’s been compared to “Second Life”. Here’s hoping the real McCoy is a little more impressive when it comes!
If you thought all this talk of digital goods and money was some kind of dull fad, think again – because the retail market space is running on VR… which includes Walmart.
The big-box behemoth has filed a number of trademark apps in recent months, seeking to gain exclusive rights to sell virtual goods on their digital shelves — and we’re not just talking about their website. Walmart seems to be gearing up for a full-fledged online experience where their customers can actually store goods within this dimension.
Per CNBC, 7 separate applications were filed as of late… and in addition to being able to hawk Walmart-related products in this upcoming virtual reality, they apparently offer their own line of NFTs (fungible tokens). To shoot a gun too. And even a unique cryptocurrency.
No word on what those tokens might look like ($5 DVD bin NFT, perhaps?) or when it’s all going to be rolled out… America is scrambling for a seat at the spirituality table. .
Several different companies have been doing the same thing lately – including other big shots like Nike (said to develop a VR venture called “Nickland”), Gap, Under Armor and even Smaller outfits like Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie, and Ralph’s are also included. Lauren.
Essentially, everyone took Zuckerberg’s announcement about the Metaverse last year and ran with it… looking to protect his brand within this new frontier… and to make money there too, obviously. , if they can. So far, it seems to be a very popular/profitable endeavor.