Chapter 4, titled "Web3 and digital assets," explores the nature of digital assets that can be traded in the Metaverse and how they differ from traditional financial transactions. It highlights the distinction between sending digital money (which involves the transfer of ownership) and sending copies of digital items (like cat pictures). The chapter emphasizes that digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies and tokens, are designed to facilitate ownership transfer securely and efficiently, laying the groundwork for future financial markets. It also touches upon the need for a regulatory framework to support these digital assets, especially in the wake of the recent crypto market challenges.
