WEF: Your Metaverse Identity Will Play a Central Role in Your Daily Life

Virtual Voodoo Dolls, Autonomous Avatars & Digital Doppelgangers: A Perspective on Behavior-Profiling Passports in the Metaverse

Your metaverse identity, complete with digital ID, biometric data capture, and behavior profiling, is set to become a crucial aspect of your daily existence, as outlined in a recent report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

The concept of “Metaverse identity” is elaborately explained in a 48-page report titled “Metaverse Identity: Defining the Self in a Blended Reality” co-authored by the WEF and Accenture.

According to the report, as individuals increasingly engage in digital experiences for exploration, gaming, and socializing, their metaverse identity will play a central role in their everyday lives and self-expression.

But what exactly do these global leaders mean by “metaverse identity?”