The last ten years have proven to be very fruitful for ventures and technological developments associated with blockchain technology. The emergence of cryptocurrencies kick-started a digital revolution that has transformed many areas of modern life. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are a part of hese ventures that have enjoyed success, especially in the last few months. In general, the year 2022 was heralded as the year of the NFT. The emergence of the tokens led to increased interest and activity as people scrambled to get into the new development. The Metaverse is another recent technology that gained global attention. Facebook’s rebranding and the announcement made earlier this year was seen as groundbreaking. This Metaverse was to act as the foundation of the future as the internet did earlier in the century. However, like the NFTs, this steady rise is slowing down due to several reasons that will be explored below. Why The Boom Is Slowing The Metaverse and NFTs have revolutionized the modern-day world. These technological marvels have changed numerous industries. The two have also created room for future developments. However, the two have recently been on the decline. These negative outcomes result from four main reasons: Decline in the hype, uncertainty associated with the projects, the current global crises, and persistent issues. Decline in Hype The announcement and uptake of these technologies resulted in global attention ...
