What does the future of the Internet look like, what will prove itself, what will disappear? In a current BitkomIn a survey, around 150 German tech startups gave their assessment of Web3, the metaverse, and NFTs. Fifty-seven percent believe that Web3 will have long-term effects, only 23 percent see it as a short-term hype, and one-fifth (20 percent) are undecided.
A skeptical view of NFTs
Regarding the metaverse, 40 percent expect a permanent change, while 36 percent are less likely to believe it will play a role in the long term. 24 percent are undecided.
Founders are most skeptical about NFTs, which can be used to represent virtual ownership structures. 34 percent see them as a defining development, 45 percent see them as merely hype, and 21 percent are undecided.
“Merging the real and digital worlds”
“Web3, Metaverse and NFTs have great potential because they make the Internet as we know it today more decentralized and merge the real and digital worlds,”
says Bitkom President Achim BergHe continues:
"These technologies are still in a very early stage of development. This offers opportunities, especially for startups, to implement particularly innovative ideas."
For startups seeking guidance on the topic of metaverse, the Bitkom guide “Guide to the Metaverse” offers an introduction. The guide is available for free download.
