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- In March, gaming platform Roblox was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company\u2019s end goal is to \u201cbuild a human co-experience platform.\u201d<\/li>\n
- In April, Nvidia announced its Omniverse<\/a>, a platform for \u201ccreating and connecting virtual worlds.\u201d<\/li>\n
- With the belief that the metaverse is the next evolution of social connection, Facebook recently changed its name to Meta<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- 10 million units of Meta\u2019s Oculus Quest 2 headsets<\/a> were sold by the end of 2021.<\/li>\n
- Rumors about Apple\u2019s version of the AR\/VR headset<\/a> say the product could be available by the end of 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Key technologies of the metaverse<\/h3>\n
In the future, we could conceivably do a lot in the metaverse. More than simply a gaming<\/a> platform, it could feature applications for education, business, enterprises, retail, finance, and more. While that level of experience is not yet reality, the metaverse\u2019s many capabilities will be developed on a foundation of three key technologies: artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and extended reality (XR).<\/p>\n
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Artificial intelligence for content creation<\/h4>\n
In the metaverse, there will be a wealth of content to explore. Future AI will be able to create content on the fly, as needed\u2014from a new hairstyle for your gaming avatar to a muted background for a business meeting. Today, human developers create all of those content options beforehand. Ultimately, however, AI will be critical to keeping the metaverse operating, conforming to every user\u2019s unique and personalized demands.<\/p>\n
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Blockchain for storage and security<\/h4>\n
Consider blockchain as a digital ledger. It houses an ever-expanding list of records (or blocks) that are interconnected through advanced cryptography. The most important characteristics of the blockchain are immutability, meaning its inability to be changed, and decentralization. The most relevant metaverse-related use case is that blockchain can protect and safeguard digital assets, currency, and content and protect them from counterfeit and fraud.<\/p>\n
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XR (Extended Reality) for immersive experiences<\/h4>\n
XR is an umbrella term for immersive experience technologies and includes AR and VR. When it comes to the metaverse, XR equipment is the key medium that allows people to experience the virtual world in an immersive way. So far, the most common equipment today is the AR\/VR headset.<\/p>\n
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The metaverse will run on data\u2014and require robust storage<\/h3>\n
As the metaverse gradually becomes part of our daily life, it will generate massive volumes of data. Anyone who enters the metaverse will generate, create, and store data about every moment of their experience. Data will also take the form of near-infinite, high-quality content that will be produced in the moment as users interact and create.<\/p>\n
This incredible amount of data will require powerful processing capabilities and robust storage solutions. As the metaverse is expected to be run in a decentralized way, the storage and the data will also be decentralized. In decentralized storage, much like blockchain, data is maintained and managed by each node. This reduces the risk of data loss, tampering, or data leakage.<\/p>\n
Some data, however, such as offline applications, software, and device operating systems, will still need to be stored in terminal devices\u2014in XR headsets, for example.<\/p>\n
How much storage will be needed in this surging market? Let\u2019s take a closer look at AR\/VR headsets to find out.<\/p>\n
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Data storage in AR\/VR headsets: A closer look<\/h3>\n
Global shipments of AR and VR headsets have reached new highs as the applications and hardware technologies get better and prices become more affordable. IDC<\/a> expects the global shipment of AR and VR headsets to reach 50 million in 2025 with 54% of CAGR.<\/p>\n
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For AR\/VR headsets, there are three types of head-mounted devices (HMD) and they each have different ways of storing data:<\/p>\n
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Screenless viewer<\/h4>\n
This type of headset is built from simple, low-cost components. It simply forms a holding mechanism and lens for the user\u2019s smartphone, which runs the VR applications and serves up the relevant content. This headset doesn\u2019t store any data\u2014that all takes place in the user\u2019s smartphone.<\/p>\n
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Tethered HMD<\/h4>\n
This type of headset is designed solely for display and sensing movement. Because it typically connects to a PC or game console, it does not include a processor or data storage.<\/p>\n
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Standalone HMD<\/h4>\n
The most complete HMD comes with a built-in processor, GPU, battery, sensor, and so on. It also includes data storage. Users are not tethered to an external device, so they have more range of movement. The Oculus Quest 2 headset is a good example of this type, which is expected to have the highest market share in the near future\u2014up to approximately 70 percent.<\/p>\n
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The critical role of data storage in tomorrow\u2019s metaverse<\/h3>\n
While a fully immersive metaverse isn\u2019t available today, it will likely come sooner than some people think. Many of the world\u2019s biggest technology companies are busy working on developing the technology and applications that will usher in a new metaverse era. As we approach that horizon, the evolution of data storage must be a priority. Phison believes that three types of data storage will be required to house and organize all of the digital content created by the virtual world:<\/p>\n
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End user device storage<\/h4>\n
There will always be a need for storage on end user devices, just like smartphones today. To support future rich AR\/VR content, standalone HMDs will need large, reliable, internal storage capacity.<\/p>\n
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Centralized storage<\/h4>\n
Some light applications and games will be maintained and operated by specific operators, and that data will be stored in the cloud or on-premises servers. Most of this data will be accessed through the internet.<\/p>\n
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Decentralized storage<\/h4>\n
Most experts believe the final stage of tomorrow\u2019s metaverse will be built on the foundation of decentralized data storage. Decentralized storage is based on blockchain technology that using open-source applications and algorithms to store sliced data to multiple independent network nodes. Unlike a centralized server operated by a single company or organization, decentralized storage systems consist of a peer-to-peer network creating a file storage sharing system with a resilient consensus mechanism and ensuring the security of all the data created in the metaverse.<\/p>\n
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Phison is well-positioned to support future data storage needs<\/h3>\n
While no one knows the exact storage capacity the future metaverse will require, it\u2019s safe to say it will be massive. Phison Electronics is committed to developing\u2014and defining\u2014tomorrow\u2019s cutting-edge NAND storage technology solution<\/a>s. The company teamed up with AMD to ship the world’s first PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD and continues to be the industry’s gold standard in PCIe Gen4 SSDs. Phison will also be among the first to launch PCIe Gen5 SSD solutions in 2022<\/a>. In addition to solutions for consumer and enterprise markets, Phison is also dedicated to innovating the world\u2019s best storage solutions for embedded solutions<\/a>, for applications such as VR headsets, automotive, mobile devices, and wearables. As metaverse technology develops and evolves, Phison will play a critical role in bringing XR experiences to the world.<\/p>\n
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- With the belief that the metaverse is the next evolution of social connection, Facebook recently changed its name to Meta<\/a>.<\/li>\n