Nifty News: Walmart steps into the Metaverse, @NFT founder hacked and more
AC Milan partners with Solana blockchain-based football game MonkeyLeague, while Pixelmon attempts a comeback after poor reception to its NFT collection in February. American retail giant Walmart has taken its first steps into the Metaverse with the launch of Walmart Land and Walmart's Universe of Play on Roblox.According to the company's Monday announcement, Walmart Land focuses on "immersive experiences" with key features including a physics-defying Ferris wheel, unlockable tokens and badges, an interactive piano walkway and a D.J. booth for users.See Walmart like never before Walmart....
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Walmart has entered the metaverse with the launch of Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play on Roblox. The metaverse gaming platform has 52.2 million daily active users and 11.3 billion engagement hours. “Our customers are spending loads of time there,” said a Walmart executive.
Walmart Entering the Metaverse
U.S. retail giant Walmart announced Monday the launch of “Walmart Land” and “Walmart’s Universe of Play” on the metaverse gaming platform Roblox.
The announcement explains that Walmart Land will....
According to a recent report, the American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of department stores, Walmart Inc., is seemingly prepping to enter the industry of non-fungible token (NFT) technology and metaverse concepts. Walmart USPTO Trademark Filings Are Littered With Descriptions of NFTs, Blockchain Tech, Digital Collectibles, Metaverse, and Virtual Department Store Games On January 16, CNBC contributor Lauren Thomas published a report that says “Walmart is quietly preparing to enter the metaverse.” That’s according to seven filings stemming....
Walmart-backed Indian E-commerce giant Flipkart, has decided to venture into Web3.0 and Metaverse. Flipkart is set to launch this innovation unit called Flipkart Labs, which shall facilitate commercial functions in the Metaverse. This plan to foray into Web3.0 will leverage the emerging technologies, aid the development of cutting edge technologies and also focus on delivering […]
Could we finally be seeing the wheels turn on Walmart’s metaverse initiatives? Earlier this year, patent filings from the company signaled an impending blockchain or NFT related engagement – but nearly a year later, little has been seen. That could be on the verge on changing, as the retailer is tapping Roblox for their first […]
Walmart is finally stepping into the world of FinTech with the launch of Walmart Pay, an application that lets customers check out by scanning a QR code at the register. Launching 5 months after its 2015 announcement, Walmart’s new payment app aims to improve customer experience in the checkout line. With an initial rollout to 600 stores across Texas and....