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Most investors weren't familiar with Neal Stephenson's sci-fi concept of the ‘metaverse,' and it was seen as nothing but pure speculation. Today, investing in the metaverse is a hot topic, becoming a rapidly evolving sector with cascading effects across multiple industries.
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