The Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event featured a panel on NFTs and the metaverse, sparking discussions about their long-term potential despite current skepticism. Post panel, Ian Horne, head of content for Money20/20 Amsterdam, shared his perspective on how these technologies may evolve and gain broader acceptance over time.

Moving Beyond Skepticism

Horne acknowledged the criticism NFTs and the metaverse have faced in recent years, often due to unrealistic expectations and failed projects. But, he argued that their core concepts remain relevant for the future of digital interaction.

“These concepts have been derided rightly for failures in recent years,” Horne said, “but long term, the idea of a metaverse …

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