TL:DR
Big things are happening at NetVRk as we kick off 2025! We’re bringing Coolio to life as an AI avatar, upgrading to Unreal Engine 5.5 for sharper visuals and smoother experiences, and putting the spotlight on our highly-anticipated Creation Engine. Plus, our marketplace is almost here, and we’re building stronger community connections with new Telegram groups and social platforms.
Want the details? Check out the full devlog below!
Studio Update
First, we’ve partnered with ElevenLabs, the absolute leader in AI voice technology and innovation. Known for delivering the most lifelike and accurate voice synthesis in the industry, they are the gold standard for AI voice solutions. Together, we’re working on bringing Coolio to life in the metaverse as his own AI avatar. Not only will he look and sound just like himself, but we’re also working in close collaboration with Coolio’s family and manager to ensure the AI avatar truly reflects his unique personality, legacy, and spirit.
Additionally, Altcoin Daily recently featured us in a video! We encourage everyone to watch the video, give it a like, leave a comment, and engage with others discussing NetVRk. Sharing the video with anyone who might be interested in what we’re building would also go a long way.
We’ve recently joined Bluesky and Threads, two exciting and growing platforms. It would be amazing if you could follow us there and help us build a thriving, engaged presence. Together, we can keep spreading the word and expanding our community!
Lastly, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Sharbi, a project that we’re collaborating with to bring their NFTs to life in the metaverse. This partnership is an incredible opportunity to introduce Sharbi’s community to our platform. They’ll be hosting events in our metaverse, and their connections within the meme culture will bring additional opportunities.
Recently, we attended a conference in Las Vegas, where our CEO, Mike Katseli, delivered a fantastic presentation. We’ll share more about the exciting developments from this event soon, but for now, here’s a quick pic of Mike during his talk.
Stay tuned, 2025 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking year for NetVRk!
Development Update
We’re putting a lot of focus on the Creation Engine, planned for release in Q1 2025. As one of our most anticipated features, it will allow users to build and customize their own virtual worlds with ease. And who knows, we might even be able to sneak something extra into this Alpha release, stay tuned for more details as we get closer to launch! For now, check out this sneak peek video showcasing the terraforming feature.
Based on the technical insights gathered from the Alpha, we’re upgrading to Unreal Engine 5.5 while also refining our system architecture. These enhancements are focused on optimizing performance and ensuring scalability as we prepare for the exciting launch of the Creation Engine.
Blockchain Update
Staking rewards for those who qualified during Q4 2024 have been successfully distributed in WETH on Polygon, as usual. The new qualification period is now live! To learn how to qualify, head over to our staking site and check the requirements. We encourage you to qualify as early as possible to avoid any last-minute issues.
In other exciting news, our very own marketplace is in its final stages of development! We’re currently fine-tuning and polishing it for the best possible user experience. Here’s a sneak peek video to give you a glimpse of what’s coming. Stay tuned for its official release!
Community Update
As we kick off 2025, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our amazing community for your incredible engagement and support throughout the past year. Your comments, posts, and mentions on social platforms haven’t gone unnoticed. They’re truly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the word about what we’re building.
In December, we introduced something new: the Content Collective Group. This Telegram group is designed for those in the community who want to take a more active role in shaping our social media presence. Members can suggest X posts they think we should repost, share their own ideas for new posts (including footage or videos they’ve recorded in-game), recommend posts we should comment on and help draft the comments, and share ideas for new posts or memes for us to post. It’s a collaborative space where your ideas can directly influence how we communicate and engage on social media. While we can’t promise to implement every suggestion, we always strive to find solutions that work for everyone. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, simply ask in our Telegram group to join!
Additionally, we’ve opened up a dedicated price talk group on Telegram. From now on, all price discussions need to take place there and will no longer be allowed in the main Telegram group. This ensures the main group remains focused on broader conversations about the project’s development and community activities. You can join the price talk group here.
Here’s to an exciting 2025. Together, we’ll keep growing, innovating, and making the NetVRk vision a reality. 🚀
