The Rise of the Metaverse: Where Games and Reality Collide in Web3  

Imagine this: you slip on a sleek pair of VR goggles and find yourself transported to a bustling marketplace.  While you might be lounging comfortably on your couch, your avatar is haggling with a digital vendor for a one-of-a-kind virtual item.  Later, you head to a virtual casino, not to gamble with real money (though… …