With most live games cancelled and major international tournaments postponed, many sports fans sought out digital alternatives while COVID-19 kept them in their homes. As lockdown measures end and play resumes, which elements of virtual fandom are likely to stick around post-pandemic?

NFTs are dominating the cryptocurrency conversation and have taken the art world by storm. But with musicians starting to get in on the action, the potential to disrupt the music industry is clear – and Kings of Leon is leading the way by releasing an NFT album, the first band ever to do so.

Interest in digital assets – known as NFTs – is growing, as people see greater value in owning virtual art. But the blockchain technology behind the scenes is complicated, so the S!ng app enables any creator to turn their work into an NFT and sell it as a unique piece of art.

Somnium Space is an open virtual world for communication, e-commerce, and entertainment. From buying and selling land to earning cash streaming songs in the digital domain, as people look to create new opportunities and connections in virtual space, the potential of VR commerce is growing.