Maria Irene
As we surf the cresting wave of a digital evolution, an intriguing question pops up frequently in the decentralized chatter: Why do we need to inscribe parcels if we already own the block? The answer lies not in the technicalities, but rather in the transformative potential it holds for our digital lives.
Parcelling, in essence, is akin to tokenizing your block. By allowing users to break their blocks into bite-sized pieces, the ingenious developers behind this technology have handed us the tools to raise capital or invite an entire community into our little corner of the metaverse. And though it’s not mandatory, the possibilities it opens are downright exciting.
Take, for instance, the idea of ‘anchoring’ a business to a block. This concept, often mooted in YouTube comments and Twitter spaces, proposes the possibility of turning each block into a fundraising platform or a business anchor. Imagine wanting to build a virtual shopping center for sporting goods. You own a block dubbed “Miami Sports Centre” and parcel it out into 100 units. Now, you can invite 100 sports equipment dealers worldwide to set up their virtual shop within your digital precinct, selling or showcasing their products and services. Your block, previously a single entity, now thrives as a bustling global marketplace.
The potential doesn’t end there. What about the likes of Wall Street Journal wanting to anchor their daily newspaper on a block, turning it into a living, breathing news hub? Imagine a block, let’s say 1007.bitmap, christened as ‘WSJ’s Block.’ Here, a metaverse comes alive where people from around the globe can assemble via VR headsets, immersing themselves in real-time news feeds. Readers can engage with the news and with each other in ways that were mere science fiction not so long ago.
As Blockomoto launches its second phase, it has provided the tools to inscribe parcels. However, it’s ultimately up to the community to explore and expand on this technological marvel. Just recently, CULT.Today has inscribed Bitmap.media. Who’s to say that tomorrow we won’t anchor our website to a block and build an immersive digital universe around it?
The metaverse, underpinned by the oldest and secure blockchain, presents limitless opportunities for innovation, community, and growth. Parcelling is not merely a function but a gateway to a world where our grandest digital dreams can become reality.
The question now is not why we need to inscribe parcels, but rather, why wouldn’t we want to unlock such a rich spectrum of possibilities? Indeed, the success of this revolution lies not in the hands of a few developers, but in the imaginative minds of the community ready to take this leap into the future. So let’s seize the opportunity and build, innovate, and thrive in this brave new digital world.
