Building an Open Metaverse

Explore the concept of an open metaverse in this SXSW 2023 conference talk featuring Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat and Timmu Tõke, CEO & Co-Founder of Ready Player Me. Delve into the importance of collaboration and partnerships in creating interconnected virtual worlds. Learn about Ready Player Me's avatar system, used by over 3,000 app and game developers, and its role in establishing an interoperable network. Discover insights on topics such as avatar creation, crossplay, open standards, challenges in B2B adoption, gaming industry involvement, aesthetics, ethics, celebrity avatars, and the integration of brand IP in the metaverse. Gain a deeper understanding of the current state of virtual worlds and the potential future of an interconnected metaverse ecosystem.

Intro
About Ready By Me
Inspiration for the Metaverse
Open Metaverse
Avatar
Infuse
Audience Questions
The Metaverse Buzz
The Real Metaverse
Crossplay
Open Standards
Bake Off
Challenges
B2B Adoption
Gaming Industry
Aesthetics
Net
Avatar Creator
Roblox
Ethics
Celebrity avatars
Film and Gaming
Brand IP
Appearances
Conclusion