The Opportunities (and Risks) of the Metaverse
b'The metaverse is creating a lot of buzz in the media, especially with its promise of creating a more integrated and open digital world. With its many associated technologies, such as Web3, NFTs and blockchain, it has especially generated a lot of hype in the retail industry. But it also has garnered a lot of speculation. \\n\\nBen Earl, Partner at Skyview Way Studios and \\u201cWeb2.5\\u201d strategist, has been busy implementing forward-thinking projects in NFTs, blockchain and the film industry, and is passionate about ways to integrate fandom and storytelling into the broader metaverse conversation. During this episode of Retail Remix, Ben shares how his work as a writer and creator impacts his views on the metaverse.'