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{{Short description|Virtual reality platform}}
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'''Viverse''' is an [[Open platform|open]] platform for [[virtual world]]s and environments developed by [[HTC Corporation|HTC]] and encompassing multiple devices and applications. Conceived as a [[metaverse]], the platform is intended to create an interconnected series of virtual worlds, and includes elements of [[augmented reality]]. The Viverse platform consists of various components, including virtual reality headsets, social applications, and content creation tools.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-28 |title=HTC unveils its Viverse vision of the metaverse |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/htc-unveils-its-viverse-vision-of-the-metaverse/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref>
== History and development ==
Some elements that later became part of the Viverse ecosystem were developed as early as 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Company History |url=https://engagevr.io/company-history/ |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=ENGAGE {{!}} The Professional Metaverse Platform |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-30 |title=HTC launches Viveport, its VR app store |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/htc-launches-viveport-its-vr-app-store/ |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Strategy |first=Moor Insights and |title=HTC Vive Sync: A Real Solution For VR Teleconferencing And Telepresence |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2020/05/11/htc-vive-sync-a-real-solution-for-vr-teleconferencing-and-telepresence/ |access-date=2023-03-21 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=2021-09-01 |title=HTC Vive Poised to Unveil Beatday Virtual Concert Metaverse |url=https://variety.com/2021/digital/asia/htc-vive-beatday-virtual-concert-vr-1235053458/ |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Htc Vive Originals' metaverse Platform Beatday Presents First VR Metaverse Theatre Project |url=https://www.imdb.com/news/ni63965525 |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=IMDb |language=en}}</ref> The formal announcement of Viverse only came in 2022 at the 2022 [[Mobile World Congress]] in [[Barcelona]].<ref name="auganix.org">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-03 |title=HTC VIVE debuts its new metaverse offering with 'Viverse' |url=https://www.auganix.org/htc-vive-debuts-its-new-metaverse-offering-with-viverse/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=Auganix.org |language=en-US}}</ref> Viverse was co-founded by [[Cher Wang]], the CEO of HTC, who is also the Chairwoman of Viverse.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dargan |first=James |date=2022-03-17 |title=VIVERSE & The Open Metaverse |url=https://metaverseinsider.tech/2022/03/17/viverse-the-open-metaverse/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=The Metaverse Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>
While some HTC hardware has important implications for Viverse,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-03 |title=HTC VIVE and holoride unveil in-car Virtual Reality entertainment for guests at MWC 2022 |url=https://www.auganix.org/htc-vive-and-holoride-unveil-in-car-virtual-reality-entertainment-for-guests-at-mwc-2022/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Auganix.org |language=en-US}}</ref> Viverse is envisioned as an open metaverse, and so is not confined to any HTC hardware.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Xiang |first=Nina |title=HTC Wants To Build An Open Metaverse While Splinternet Accelerates |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ninaxiang/2022/04/13/htc-wants-to-build-an-open-metaverse-while-splinternet-accelerates/ |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>
== Components and partners ==
As of 2023, Viverse consists of a number of virtual environments, services, platforms, interfaces, and applications, including:
* Vive Avatar - A tool for generating and storing custom avatars which represent user Viverse personas.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=How to explore HTC's take on the metaverse today -- for free |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-explore-htcs-take-on-the-metaverse-today-for-free/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=ZDNET |language=en}}</ref>
* Vive Wallet - A cryptocurrency and NFT wallet which also manages user [[digital identity]]. The wallet supports [[Ethereum]] and [[Polygon (blockchain)|Polygon]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=VIVE Wallet: Digital Identity & Assets Management Solution |url=https://blog.vive.com/us/vive-wallet-digital-identity-assets-management-solution/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=blog.vive.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Market - A platform for buying and selling NFTs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ochanji |first=Sam |date=2022-01-30 |title=VIVE Bytes: HTC VIVE NFT Marketplace Launching in February |url=https://virtualrealitytimes.com/2022/01/30/vive-bytes-htc-vive-nft-marketplace-launching-in-february/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=Virtual Reality Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Vive World - User-designed virtual environments that act as a home space for users.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VIVERSE: Your room. Your space. Your World. |url=https://blog.vive.com/us/viverse-your-room-your-space-your-world/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=blog.vive.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Vive Sync - A virtual meeting and conference platform in VR.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meetings in the metaverse: Our experience with HTC Vive Sync |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/meetings-in-the-metaverse-our-experience-with-htc-vive-sync/ |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=ZDNET |language=en}}</ref>
* Viveport - A subscription-based content library of virtual reality games and apps.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-14 |title=HTC's Viveport Infinity unlimited VR service will cost $99 per year |url=https://venturebeat.com/arvr/htcs-viveport-infinity-unlimited-vr-service-will-cost-99-per-year/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Vive Guardian - An application focused on the security and privacy of children.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HTC Vive's metaverse vision includes safeguards for children |url=https://www.engadget.com/htc-viverse-metaverse-guardian-parental-controls-143538129.html |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Viverse for Business - Viverse for business includes tools for companies to create custom, branded virtual spaces, either as workspaces or for interacting with customers such as virtual common spaces, reception, showrooms, classrooms, meeting spaces, and auditoriums. HTC plans to provide support for these spaces on multiple platforms, including VR headsets, smartphones, tablets, and PCs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Rob |date=2023-03-01 |title=HTC Demos Open Vive XR Elite, VIVERSE for Business and Other Solutions at MWC23 |url=https://virtualrealitytimes.com/2023/03/01/htc-demos-open-vive-xr-elite-viverse-for-business-and-other-solutions-at-mwc23/ |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=Virtual Reality Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Partners ===
A number of virtual environments created by 3rd party developers are integrated into Viverse:
* ENGAGE - A social VR platform designed to enable enterprise, education, and creative entities to have a metaverse presence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greener |first=Rory |date=2022-06-23 |title=ENGAGE Link Launches Early for HTC VIVE, Stanford Uni |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/virtual-reality/engage-link-launches-early-for-htc-vive-stanford-uni/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=XR Today |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Beatday - A virtual music platform with social elements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HTC's new 'Viverse' includes a music partnership with Beatday - Music Ally |date=28 February 2022 |url=https://musically.com/2022/02/28/htcs-new-viverse-includes-a-music-partnership-with-beatday/ |access-date=2023-03-20}}</ref>
* [[VRChat]] - A virtual reality social platform.<ref name=":1" />
* Museum of Other Realities - A collection of virtual art.<ref name="auganix.org"/>
== Strategy ==
Viverse is intended to be as open as possible in order to encourage third party development and integrations, and supports both the [[OpenXR|Open XR]] and [[WebXR|Web XR]] standards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title=HTC Vive XR Elite headset debuts for enthusiasts and enterprises |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/htc-vive-xr-elite-headset-debuts-for-enthusiasts-and-enterprises/ |access-date=2023-03-21 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref>
HTC is also seeking to appeal to cryptocurrency users with cryptocurrency integrations, such as native support for Ethereum and Polygon tokens on the Desire 22, a cryptocurrency wallet built into the Vive Flow, and an NFT marketplace as one of Viverse's first applications.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Takle |first=Steve |title=HTC Vive unveils VR metaverse – including Web3 and NFT content – plus online safety program at MWC |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/78269/htc-vive-unveils-vr-metaverse-including-web3-and-nft-content-plus-online-safety-program-at-mwc/ |access-date=2023-03-21 |website=pocketgamer.biz|date=28 February 2022 }}</ref>
== See also ==
* [[Avatar (computing)]]
* [[Massively multiplayer online role-playing game]]
* [[Metaverse]]
* [[Multiverse (video games)]]
* [[Virtual reality]]
* [[Virtual world]]
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.viverse.com/ VIVERSE official website]
[[Category:HTC Corporation]]
[[Category:Metaverse]]