India flies the Metaverse way! Bangalore Airport’s T2 Now Goes Digital

India flies the Metaverse way as BIAL announced the first phase launch of the 'BLR Metaport'

India flies the Metaverse way: Bangalore Airport's T2 now goes digital – operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) – on Tuesday announced the first phase launch of the 'BLR Metaport'. With this new launch, BLR Airport's T2 becomes one of the first terminals in the world that can be experienced on the metaverse, a BIAL statement said. The metaverse is a shared virtual space that is hyper-realistic, immersive and interactive, thanks to the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology.

Bangalore airport in the metaverse

Built in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Polygon, BLR Metaport offers an immersive, three-dimensional (3D) virtual experience of the newly-launched T2 at the Bengaluru airport. Interested travellers and the public can log on to http://www.blrmetaport.com and virtually tour and navigate the new terminal using their phone or other smart devices.

A 3D interface will offer customers new ways to interact with the airport, such as checking into flights, navigating terminals, shopping, and social aspects like connecting with other travellers, according to a BIAL statement.

BIAL's chief strategy and development officer Satyaki Raghunath said, "This is our first foray into the world of Web3 and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and we aim to delight travellers with a unique, immersive, and virtual experience."

BLR Metaport is built on the fundamentals of decentralisation, where control and decision-making are transferred from a centralised entity to a distributed network, the statement said.

"It uses polygon blockchain for users to trade digital assets seamlessly. These digital assets could be digital artwork at BLR Metaport, certificates that are given for completing various industry-related training courses, collectables, utility and commemorative NFTs. In the future, BLR Metaport aims to enable users to shop from different brands remotely," the statement added.

How to prepare for living in a metaverse

As we become more and more digitized, it's important to be prepared for living in a metaverse. Here are some tips:

• The first step is to learn about the technology that will power the metaverse. This includes learning about virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing.
• Familiarize yourself with the There are a few different platforms that you can use to access the metaverse. These include Second Life, High Fidelity, and Sansar. Take some time to familiarize yourself with each one so that you can choose the right one for you.
• In order to fully participate in the metaverse, you'll need to create an avatar. This is your digital representation of yourself in the virtual world. Spend some time creating an avatar that looks and feels like you.
• One of the best parts of the metaverse is the community aspect. There are many different groups and communities that you can join in order to find people with similar interests as you. Explore and find your tribe so that you can feel at home in the metaverse