00:00Welcome to another episode of Earth's 2 Insight, I'm your host Paul Archer.
00:05Today we're diving into a topic that's been somewhat hard to explain to people.
00:09How the metaverse is completely revolutionizing the way we think about return of investment.
00:15But before we jump in, I want to share a thought.
00:17I saw a guy I interviewed the other day and he said I wish people would stop calling it AI.
00:23In the future people will laugh at us.
00:25And you know what, he's right.
00:27What we call AI today is just a large language model with access to abundant information that can be processed and duplicated quickly.
00:35Without internet access, AI can't create anything on its own.
00:39It's not truly intelligent yet.
00:41When real AI arrives, what we're calling AI now will seem laughable.
00:45And here's the kicker.
00:47I think the same principle applies to the metaverse.
00:50What we're calling the metaverse now, it's just the beginning.
00:53It's like calling the first mobile phone smartphones.
00:56We're at the dawn of something much, much bigger.
00:59Now with that in mind, let's talk about how this embryonic metaverse is already changing the game when it comes to ROI.
01:06In traditional investing, return on investment is pretty straightforward.
01:10You buy a stock for 100, it goes up to 150.
01:13Boom, 50% ROI.
01:16Simple, measurable, clean cut.
01:18And that's been the game for decades.
01:20But here's the thing.
01:21The metaverse, even in its current form, is turning this concept on its head.
01:26And I'm not just talking about cryptocurrency or NFTs.
01:29I'm talking about full-blown digital ecosystems like Earth 2.
01:33Now for those who don't know, Earth 2 is this massive virtual world where you can buy and develop digital land.
01:39But it's so much more than that.
01:40It's a perfect example of how the metaverse will reshape our understanding of investment returns.
01:46In the traditional world, you might buy a piece of real estate and hope it appreciates in value.
01:51Maybe you rent it out for some passive income.
01:54But in Earth 2, the possibilities are mind-blowing.
01:57First, you've got tokens.
01:58Just by owning land, you're earning essence.
02:01They're native currency.
02:02It's like your land is also printing money.
02:04How do you factor that into ROI?
02:06You can also stake this asset for more returns.
02:09Then there are jewels.
02:10These aren't just shiny digital objects in a video game.
02:13They're resources that you can mine, trade, and utilize to generate more income.
02:18It's like owning a gold mine, but without the hard hats and pickaxes.
02:23Speaking of resources, your land also produces virtual materials that have real value and utility in the economy.
02:30You're not just a landowner.
02:32You're a digital industrialist.
02:33But there's even more.
02:35High-traffic areas in Earth 2 will become prime real estate for virtual advertising.
02:40Imagine owning a billboard in a bustling digital city.
02:43Or showing ads to gain entry to an event.
02:46The advertising potential is enormous.
02:49Events will be another goldmine.
02:51In Earth 2, you will be able to host virtual concerts, conferences, or any event or experience you can imagine.
02:58All on your digital property.
02:59But let's not forget about rentals.
03:01Just like in the real world, but with zero maintenance costs.
03:04In the future, you will be able to lease your virtual property to other users, creating another stream of passive income.
03:11Finally, there's rating.
03:13A gameplay element that adds a whole new dimension to property ownership and resource management.
03:18Generating returns from active participation.
03:20So here's the million dollar question.
03:23How do we calculate ROI in this new world?
03:27Our old metrics just don't cut it anymore.
03:29We're not measuring appreciation and cash flow.
03:31We're looking at token generation, resource production, event revenue, advertising income, rental yields, staking, and gaming rewards.
03:40All from one single digital asset.
03:43This isn't just a new way of investing.
03:45It's a new way of thinking about value and creation.
03:48We're not just investors anymore.
03:50We're digital entrepreneurs building and managing complex ecosystems within these virtual worlds.
03:56The challenge we face now is how to quantify this new form of return of investment.
04:02Value comes from so many different angles.
04:04This isn't just about percentages anymore.
04:07It's about understanding the full potential of our digital assets.
04:10We need to pioneer new metrics and new ways of assessing value and return.
04:15We need to redefine return of investment.
04:18This is more than just a new investment opportunity.
04:21It's a fundamental shift in how we perceive value and returns.
04:25And I believe it's going to change everything.
04:28Not just in how we invest, but in how we think about economics, value creation, and even work itself.
04:34The metaverse isn't just coming.
04:36It's already here.
04:37And it's time for us to adapt, to innovate, and to lead the way into this new digital frontier.
04:45We'll see you next time.
04:49We'll see you next time.
04:50We'll see you then.
04:50We'll see you then.
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