An intro to the Metaverse | Jieke Pan | Beyond Coding Podcast #54

Data Privacy

Data privacy in the Metaverse presents unique challenges and opportunities. Jieke Pan explains that using digital wallets enhances security by obscuring personal identities, as they function through serial hash keys rather than direct identifiers 1. This anonymity, while beneficial for privacy, can also lead to issues like online toxicity, as seen on platforms like Twitter 1. Patrick Akil highlights the potential for virtual concerts to transform work environments, allowing artists to perform globally without leaving their homes 1.

You can call yourself whoever you want to call. That's just meta name, right?

--- Jieke Pan

The decentralization of data storage further complicates control and access, raising questions about the balance between privacy and accountability 2.

   

Infrastructure

The infrastructure required for a decentralized Metaverse is complex and evolving. Jieke Pan discusses the challenges of data storage, emphasizing the need for decentralization to prevent reliance on a few major companies 3. This shift could lead to a new business model for cloud computing, where data is stored globally and accessed through a decentralized network 3. Patrick Akil notes that while the backbone infrastructure is in place, the user experience layer still requires significant development 4.

The business model of cloud computing will change or either change to adapt or suffer to change.

--- Jieke Pan

The transition to a decentralized system will involve multiple iterations and migrations, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation and adaptation 4.