What is a metaverse?

How is Star Atlas bringing the metaverse to blockchain and gaming?

The metaverse is a connected digital universe where users can interact, play, trade, build and even earn—in real time and often across multiple experiences.

In Star Atlas, the metaverse comes to life through a combination of:

  • Immersive 3D gameplay in Unreal Engine 5

  • A real in-game economy powered by crypto and NFTs

  • Social and strategic collaboration between players and guilds (DACs)

  • Decentralized governance through the Star Atlas DAO

Where Does the Word Come From?

The word "metaverse" originally came from the 1992 sci-fi novel Snow Crash, blending “meta” (beyond) and “universe.” It describes a virtual world where people live digital lives through avatars—and that vision is now becoming a reality.

How Is Star Atlas a Metaverse?

Unlike traditional games, Star Atlas isn’t just a single game—it’s a growing ecosystem:

  • You can fly ships, explore and battle in the 3D world (UE5 Game)

  • You can craft, mine,and earn in a browser-based strategy game (SAGE)

  • You can trade NFTs and resources in a live economy

  • You can own your assets, vote on proposals and participate in the game’s future via the Star Atlas DAO

Together, these features make Star Atlas a living metaverse where players aren’t just users—they’re citizens, builders and stakeholders