- The use of Immersive NFTs creates a unique experience for NFT holders.
- The use of augmented reality NFTs is already quite common and is semi-experienced with Snapchat filters.
- Virtual reality NFTs are on its way to becoming the new big thing in the blockchain.
Everyone in the NFT community and social media knows a basic NFT. Ask someone randomly, and they will say it is digital art. Well, that is true; as we know, an NFT or Non-fungible token is a tradable digital asset that takes the form of an item or a piece of art.
Most NFTs considered art or an image of something are 2D images that can be viewed on a screen, but have you heard of an immersive NFT and how they differ from the standard NFTs?
What is an Immersive NFT, and How Does It Differ
An Immersive NFT differs from other NFTs as it allows the holder of the NFT to interact with it. Thus creating a unique experience only the holder of the immersive NFT can see or interact with. Immersive NFTs can create a new level of ownership with these NFTs as they are no longer just a flat image; you can interact with them.
Immersive NFTs use virtual and augmented reality technologies to achieve the goal of the holders interacting with the NFTs. VR and AR can help bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds as the NFT can seem more real.
Using Virtual Reality Technology For NFTs
Creating an interactive NFT using virtual reality is a relatively straightforward concept, as some games already use VR technology that can be used as a starting point for these NFT designers. Creators can incorporate the VR aspect and the emerging artificial intelligence to create “Dynamic” NFTs for people to experience. The idea is that creativity is not bounded to the physical world, where you must obey the forces of nature like gravity or structural strength.
Before the holder can interact with their immersive NFT that uses VR technology, they need a virtual reality headset to operate. A typical VR headset is the Oculus Rift; here is a list of the best VR headsets as of writing this article.
Modeling a 3D NFT that can be used as a product in the virtual world is growing community and job field as more people are looking for unique NFTs or the “big” trend in the blockchain. Designer Andrés Reisinger is considered the leading voice in creating virtual reality NFTs. He is known for his surreal furniture NFTs with many of his creations being VR-ready. You can view his VR-ready NFTs by placing them in a virtual world like Decretraland.
Using Augmented Reality Technology For NFTs
The use of Augmented reality being used in NFTs has been introduced previously. Augmented reality works by viewing the physical world through a screen or device that “augments” or changes the way we view the world. Many artists and creators use AR technology to enhance or tell another story besides the physical item. Many artists and creators use AR technology to improve or tell another story besides the physical object. Think of Iron Man’s heads-up display in his suit.
Another use of augmented reality is fashion companies creating a 3D model of their customer and allowing them to virtually try on the clothing before they buy it for themselves. An example of AR being in fashion is when Kivisense launched a virtual try-on NFT sneaker that allows customers to try on the shoe virtually and experience the NFTs using AR technology.
Another everyday use of AR technology that is used every day is the filters on Snapchat and Instagram. The filters create an “augmented” view or image of the world with which the user can view and interact. In theory, these filters can be used to create immersive NFTs as you can purchase an NFT that is a filter, and you can interact with it.
