THE METAVERSE: A REVIEW OF CONCEPTS, TECHNOLOGIES, APPLICATIONS, AND CHALLENGES
ANJALI SHAILESHBHAI PATEL SHAILESHBHAI PATEL
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Abstract
The Metaverse represents the next frontier in digital interaction, merging virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the internet into a persistent, immersive virtual space. This review explores the conceptual foundation of the Metaverse, the core technologies enabling its growth, current and potential applications, and the key technical, ethical, and social challenges it faces. As technological convergence accelerates, understanding the opportunities and pitfalls of the Metaverse becomes vital for academia, industry, and society.
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Copyright © 2025 ANJALI SHAILESHBHAI PATEL. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.