UM PANORAMA RECENTE DO METAVERSO: REVISÃO DA LITERATURA CIENTÍFICA

Abstract

The metaverse is a developing technology that combines reality and the virtual world, providing users with interactions in a simulated online environment. Despite being theorized for decades, the metaverse still faces challenges such as hardware improvement and user data security. Decentralized technologies, such as blockchain, are being explored to enhance metaverse security, protecting data and preventing fraud in the virtual environment. This work aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state-of-the-art of the metaverse, addressing eight research questions that encompass its definition, anticipated technologies, security challenges, social, technological, and cultural impact, applications in various fields, future trends, and the relationship with social media. The results highlight the need for in-depth studies on ethical and security issues, as well as exploring the metaverse’s potential in areas beyond entertainment. It is concluded that analyzing the state-of-the-art of the metaverse is crucial to understanding the possibilities and challenges of this constantly evolving technology.