PANews reported on August 27 that according to NFT Plazas, Neal Stephenson, the author of Snow Crash, announced a new project called "Artefact". The project is a collaboration between Stephenson's blockchain platform Lamina1 and Wētā Workshop, a special effects company known for the production of films such as "The Lord of the Rings" and "Avatar".
According to reports, Artefact is an open metaverse project that aims to develop intellectual property (IP) in a decentralized, blockchain-driven environment. The project draws on themes and concepts from Stephenson's literary works and will revolve around a series of digital objects or "artifacts" that users can explore and interact with. These artifacts will serve as the basis for stories, allowing participants to discover and piece together narrative elements. This interactive approach is designed to create a dynamic storytelling experience that allows the community to play an active role in expanding and shaping the universe. Artefact is expected to launch later this year and will invite creators and users to participate in the continued development of its virtual environment.
