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When Facebook changed its name to Meta it claimed to be pivoting toward its next level of social engagement inside the metaverse - an immersive 3D environment where multiple people share virtual space. Mark Zuckerberg envisions a world where anyone can access the metaverse to interact with others in real time in a multitude of applications from convening for work meetings to attending concerts without having to be present in a physical location.

However, 77% of consumers are against Facebook owning metaverse data, with 87% preferring a metaverse on the decentralized blockchain, according to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers commissioned by Advokate Group. This sentiment was even more pronounced among Gen Z respondents who were 10% more likely to prefer a blockchain metaverse than their Millennial counterparts.

This clashing of opinion on metaverse ownership conjures debate over the primary function of metaverses and what are our realistic expectations? 

What Will Be Done in the Metaverse?

The number one activity consumers are pursuing in the metaverse is gaming followed closely by socializing with friends, according to the survey. More than half (55%) expect to spend 3 or more hours a day in a metaverse.

When it comes to making money in the metaverse, over 93% of respondents want to make real money that can be transferred outside their games and said it would be the top feature requested of a metaverse. Another highly requested feature is the ability to transport between games without leaving a metaverse.

Is There Money to Be Made in the Metaverse?

Play-to-earn was a major interest of those surveyed, as 93% would game more if they could make minimum wage playing. Nearly two thirds (63%) would play 3 hours more per day if they could make money. Shockingly, 11% would play 7 more hours a day and 87% would switch to full-time gaming if they could get paid. 

Though many metaverses are vying for attention, one of the most promising metaverses is soon to be released on Solana, which is ideal since it is the fastest blockchain in the world and — not surprisingly — has the fastest growing ecosystem as well. 

This metaverse called MetaGaia was founded by MIT alumni with backgrounds from Blackstone, BlackRock, Sony-Ericsson and Wells Fargo. MetaGaia participants will be the first to play-to-earn game, socialize, shop brands and buy virtual real estate. 

Game developers from Final Fantasy, Zynga, Walt Disney and Ismole are rolling out the first play-to-earn game on MetaGaia called HexaHero, which enables players to buy, breed and sell NFT Hexas and NFT Heros. Players use Hero avatars to pilot Hexa robots in one-on-one battles with other players. 

The company is dropping its first of three NFT collections starting today. 

When is the metaverse coming?

Those who get an early start building their metaverse empires will likely be rewarded with inexpensive land, characters and other NFTs that rise exponentially in value. 

But for the masses, many believe metaverses will take time to become mainstream. One in five (20%) believe they will be mainstream 1-2 years, while nearly half (49%) believe it will take 3-6 years. 

While Zuckerberg's vision of the metaverse equates to his greater control over social media, most in the metaverse are amassing characters and land on the blockchain far from the reach of Facebook. 

Blockchain technology company Advokate Group today announced its first Gaia Hero NFT drop starting immediately. The NFT collection is designed for the first Solana-based metaverse MetaGaia and its play-to-earn game HexaHero. 

View more HexaHero NFT details here. 

Your HexaHero NFT can be used as an avatar in:

• The HexaHero play-to-earn game
• The immersive MetaGaia metaverse
• Upcoming MetaGaia games

It also gives you early access to the MetaGaia metaverse and earns you whitelist priority for the upcoming $METG IDO. 

The complete collection features 2,000 NFTs featuring five rarity levels: Common, Rare, Super Rare, Ultra Rare and Extreme. This launch follows the recent successful Legends NFT drop (the highest auction reaching USD$28,000) by Advokate.

Click here to join the event mailing list and stay tuned to upcoming announcements.

	Pre-Sale	Pre-Sale 2	Public Sale
Date	Feb. 4, 2022	Feb. 11, 2022	Feb. 25, 2022
Quantity	200	600	1,200
Price	0.5 SOL	0.5 SOL	0.88 SOL

MetaGaia is the first metaverse to enable consumers to play-to-earn game, socialize, shop brands and buy virtual real estate. HexaHero, the first game to be released in the MetaGaia metaverse, is a play-to-earn game that enables players to buy, breed and sell NFT Hexas and NFT Heros. Players use Hero avatars to pilot Hexa robots in one-on-one battles with other players. 

In a recent metaverse survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers, gaming and socializing were the top two preferred activities. Also, over 93% of respondents want to earn money that can be transferred outside the game. 

“Our community wanted a Solana-based metaverse where they could socialize and enjoy play-to-earn games — so MetaGaia was born and our first game is HexaHero,” said Gordon Kwok, CEO and Founder of Advokate Group. “This NFT drop ensures your participation in MetaGaia with a character that can maneuver in the metaverse and earn real money in HexaHero.” 

About Advokate Group

Founded by MIT alumni, the Advokate leadership team brings business acumen from Blackstone, BlackRock, Sony-Ericsson and Wells Fargo. Advokate has overseen the release of multiple successful NFT drops and virtual games, and its flagship Solana-based MetaGaia metaverse is the first to allow consumers to play-to-earn game, socialize, shop brands and buy virtual real estate. Game developers from Final Fantasy, Zynga, Walt Disney and Ismole ensure the best gaming experience. 

For more information on MetaGaia visit the website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

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