As consumers show growing interest in virtual, interactive and three-dimensional experiences that take place online, billion-dollar companies are taking the metaverse by storm. While the "metaverse" is still a new concept, research firm Strategy Analytics found that the global metaverse market is expected to reach nearly $42 billion by 2026. This is likely to be the case, as some businesses, including Nike and Walmart, have begun to explore the consumer experience in a metaverse environment.N...