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> Kids apparently love Roblox and most adults think the metaverse is dead.

Can you define what a metaverse is in this case and how is it different from what we used to call an MMORPG?

Roblox involves no block chain and no VR, so what exactly is "metaverse-y" about it?

Anyone can create and monetize their content in a world where a user's character can access all of the content. MMORPGs generally seem to be built by a single developer who controls the whole experience. They're also generally a single game instead of thousands of mini games.

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