Is the metaverse dead, or just changing?

The metaverse is not dead. It is misunderstood. Igor Beuker predicts the durable version will be many interconnected digital environments powered by AR, XR, and AI, not a single escapist world. The cartoon-avatar detour earned its hype hangover. The real metaverse is spatial, practical, and layered onto reality. It arrives quietly, then shows up everywhere.