The Global Esports Federation has launched a metaverse council to “work on defining tangible metaverse development projects for our global community” to become formally recognised as the governing organisation for the esports ecosystem. Esports is a popular gaming branch in which players compete online for unique prizes. The GEF Metaverse Council was formed to harness practical advancements in the developing reality and make them beneficial to the council’s members. Blockchain professionals, NFT developers, and social media influencers will make up the council. The GEF’s CEO, Paul J. Foster, stated, “We’ve established the GEF Metaverse Council to cultivate ideas, voice, and shape to our metaverse reality; and to access the boundless prospects for our entire #worldconnected community,” says the statement. #Global Esports Federation launches #Metaverse Council For more information:https://t.co/z3WvOOiXuZ pic.twitter.com/4tWgfTCdFy — The Crypto Council (@Crypto__Council) May 12, 2022 The Council The council will be chaired by Hugo Philion, CEO of Flare, a blockchain interoperability project. Flare claims to provide a “scaling solution for smart contract networks without relying on economic safety mechanisms,” according to its whitepaper. Given his capacity to deal with cross-chain issues rather than being a single chain expert, Philion’s status as chair should give the council some gravitas. Philion remarked, “Esports presents bo...
