What we kept from the metaverse idea, and what we dropped
| Kept | Dropped |
|---|---|
| A place you move through, with neighbors and things to discover | Tokens, NFTs and wallet sign-ins |
| Your own character, with your real face if you want it | Virtual land sales |
| VR headsets as a first-class way in | A required app or launcher |
| Going from world to world through portals | Checkout inside the world: you buy on the brand's own site |
Two worlds, one login (optional)
Visiting needs no account. If you want one, the same sign-in works on allofus.one, a sister world, and a Portal Hall inside the mall links to other WebXR worlds. Live features with other people follow the mall's safety rules.
Who is in it
Small and independent businesses, starting in Colorado and reaching other countries:
- Eye To Ad MediaSEO, AI search and websites · Denver
- Showers4LessRoll-in and ADA showers · ships nationwide
- Aging Safely BathsWalk-in tubs · installs nationwide
- Gnomad PromotionsBranded merchandise · USA
- Bear Creek Auto GlassWindshield replacement · Littleton, CO
- Bighorn PaintingHouse painters · Arvada, CO
- A Nu Do SalonHair salon · Brighton, CO
- BuyWebURLDomains and hosting · Denver
- Search ConvertsConversion rate optimization · Denver
- MySalesHelpSales training tools · Denver
- Link RestaurantsRestaurant marketing · Denver
- Best Hawaii SnorkelingTours and travel guide · Hawaii
- Best Belize AdventuresTours, diving, fishing · Belize
- Costa Rica EscapesHotels and beaches · Costa Rica
- Puerto Plata GetawaysTravel and real estate · Dominican Republic
For brands
A storefront in a metaverse mall usually means an agency quote. Here it is a month-to-month rental: $99 a month for a storefront with up to 8 products, set up by phone in about ten minutes. See virtual stores for small business.
How to get in
- Phone or tablet: open worldvrmall.com, drag to look, use the joystick or tap where you want to walk.
- Laptop or desktop: W-A-S-D or the arrow keys, drag the mouse to look.
- VR headset (Meta Quest and other WebXR browsers): open the same address in the headset browser and tap Enter VR.
- No 3D at all: the Mall feed and the Directory are plain pages with every store, product and phone number.
Questions
Do I need crypto or a wallet?
No. Nothing in World VR Mall uses crypto, tokens or NFTs.
Is this a game?
It is a mall with fun built in: coasters, an arcade and hidden things to find. Shopping always goes to real brands' real websites.
Can I visit without signing up?
Yes. Walking around and visiting stores needs no account.