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🌟 Web3 and The Reimagined Social Tapestry of Gaming As the story of MapleStory unfolds into a new chapter on the Avalanche blockchain, it reminds us of the game's legacy as more than a pastime but as a bustling hub of connections and shared experiences. In the late 2000s, Maplestory was insanely popular. As a primary school kid, I remember doing Kerning Party Quests (PQ) with my friends right after school. Even back in the day, the gaming world was central to my social life — it was where I spent countless hours engaged in conversations and embarking on adventures with friends from the virtual realm. It's a testament to gaming's potential, not only as a realm of play but as a community space that fosters genuine relationships. Today, as games get more immersive, the gaming industry stands at the threshold of a new era where platforms like Roblox lead with commanding attention, only to be joined by the likes of MapleStory's highly anticipated web3 entrance. A report by GEEIQ (link to pdf attached) indicated that although TikTok is the king of social media for those under 25, Gen Z spends 1.8x more time on gaming platforms like Roblox. This paradigm shift brings a new kind of engagement, where luxury brands can find their place within the narratives of these vibrant virtual worlds. Platforms like Veri can become the bridge for luxury brands into these new frontiers. With Veri, brands could explore ways to intertwine their narratives within web3 games. Token-gated experiences could enable exclusive brand interactions, mirroring the community spirit that games like MapleStory have fostered for years. With our unique approach to tokenizing physicals, Veri helps infuse luxury products with a new layer of interactivity and access. Envision a luxury brand harnessing Veri to create physical assets with digital twins that extend beyond aesthetic value, offering exclusive experiences within Roblox, or being part of the grand comeback of MapleStory. These assets serve as a bridge, connecting legacy with modernity, and exclusivity with accessibility. Veri enables luxury brands to elevate their narrative, embedding their presence within the digital collective memory of a new generation. As the web3 gaming universe expands, it becomes apparent that luxury brands have an opportunity not only to enter but to elevate the gaming experience, weaving their story into the very fabric of these emerging social ecosystems. Personally, I'm ecstatic to experience the nostalgia from Maplestory. I foresee that more brands will look to have digital experiences in such games. Let me know what you think! Article on Maplestory here: https://lnkd.in/dSuBkAtq Get "The State of Virtual Brand Experiences - 2023" by GEEIQ here: https://lnkd.in/ds9fdJCC #Web3Gaming #CommunityBuilding #LuxuryBranding #MapleStory #Roblox #DigitalInnovation #Nexon #Veri #Phygital

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