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Welcome to the Metaverse

Axie Infinity is a hugely popular online game in which players breed, battle, and trade fantasy creatures. But for many people around the world, it's now much more than that - it's a way of making a living. The game's phenomenal growth is part of a bigger trend, as workers realise that they can make more money in the virtual world than they can in the real one. Our World follows players in the Philippines and Venezuela who are trying to escape economic problems at home by working in the metaverse. Could this be a glimpse of the future?

English
  • Originally Aired May 6, 2022
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network BBC News
  • Created May 1, 2022 by
    richdruitt
  • Modified May 7, 2022 by
    Knutz