To most people, the term “metaverse” loosely describes the future of life online. Others know that it will be composed of shared 3D virtual spaces linked into a larger virtual universe – something that looks and feels much like a game. \r\n \r\n But it’s much more than that. I like the detail provided in this definition by  Matthew Ball , who has written an extensive metaverse  primer and framework : “The Metaverse is an expansive network of persistent, real-time rendered 3D worlds and simulations that support continuity of identity, objects, history, payments, and entitlements, and can be experienced synchronously by an effectively unlimited number of users, each with an individual sense of presence.”  \r\n \r\n If that is still hard to imagine (and it is), check out the first four minutes of  this video , which showcases virtual reality experiences, one aspect of the metaverse.…