Ch 2. From Virtual Reality to Web3

Question 1

What laid the foundation for modern VR headsets in the 19th century?

Answer 1

Sir Charles Wheatstones binocular vision

Question 2

What marked a significant turning point in the evolution of the Metaverse, coinciding with the birth of Web3?

Answer 2

Meta’s acquisition of Oculus in 2014

Question 3

Which technological advancement introduced mixed reality, blending AR and VR in 2016?

Answer 3

Microsofts HoloLens in 2016

Question 4

What concept, introduced in 2014, emphasized decentralization and blockchain technology as a potential solution?

Answer 4

Web3

Question 5

In 1982, which term was used to describe a virtual computer world separate from the physical world, laying the groundwork for the Metaverse concept?

Answer 5

Cyberspace

Question 6

What was the significance of Google’s first Cardboard device?

Answer 6

It was a seemingly simple device that transformed a smartphone into a virtual reality headset

Question 7

What was the main feature of Microsoft’s HoloLens released in 2016?

Answer 7

It allowed users to see holographic images overlaid on their real-world environment

Question 8

What concept, introduced by Gavin Wood in 2014, envisions a decentralized online ecosystem based on blockchain technology?

Answer 8

Web3

Question 9

What key concept laid the foundation for modern virtual reality (VR) headsets?

Answer 9

Binocular vision