Within the NFT space, there exists an obsession with the “Metaverse,” a network of 3D worlds that facilitates social connection. If you follow Facebook — or, as they’re currently called, Meta — this may seem like rudimentary sci-fi, as Mark Zuckerberg has all but digified himself à la VRChat.

This is only one of the ways the Metaverse manifests itself, though; creators the world over have taken it upon themselves to realize their own interpretations. On the Solana ecosystem, for example, projects like Portals and Chillchat have taken things in drastically different directions, creating virtual spaces and Club Penguin successors, respectively.

The Nike Umbrella seems to be making their first steps into the digital realm, as RTFKT recently airdropped a series of marble “Loot Pods.” These are essentially a home to display the NFTs in your ownership; and as there appears to be Swoosh, Jumpman, and Converse insignia on the wall, it’s likely physical product may soon be able to sit on your luxurious, code-based shelves. It likely won’t be very long before we see the first collection, too, as the aforementioned check also adorns the box of the upcoming RTFKT MNLTH, a mysterious NFT that is sure to be revealed shortly.

If you’re invested in what Nike has coming for Web3, you’re not alone. Expect more updates on this story as it progresses.

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