INTERACTION BETWEEN THE INTERNET AND THE METAVERSE

Abstract

The evolution of the internet and the emergence of the virtual world represent a milestone in the history of technology and society. The theme of this work is "Interaction between the internet and the Metaverse." In addition to books and news websites, the research investigated scientific publications available on the Scielo and Science Direct websites from 2012 to 2023. The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the main characteristics of the contemporary internet that are driving interconnection with the Metaverse. Scientific articles that address the relationship between the internet and the Metaverse were selected for analysis, excluding those that do not directly address the topic. Thus, it is concluded that the Metaverse has significant potential in people's lives, and with technological advancement, it will become more accessible and realistic, and may even evolve into a 3D virtual world.