Catalonia will launch its own Cataverse metaverse

The government of the autonomous Spanish region of Catalonia intends to turn the region into a digital hub andlaunch your own metaverse. Daniel Makro, head of innovation, told Cointelegraph about this.

In 2014, Macro headed the governmentSmart Catalonia initiative, overseeing the transformation of Catalonia into a “smart country”. With the advent of blockchain technology and metaverses, the official began working to create a «fully digital economy inspired by the physical world».

According to Macro, the authorities are planning to launch a «Catalan metaverse».

«Cataverse will be linked to the Catalan language and culture. We want local organizations that are doing something in the cultural sphere to be able to implement it in the metaverse,” he explained.

According to the official, the regional capital, Barcelona,will also become the center of digital innovation. In achieving this goal, much will depend on attracting talented specialists. The government has implemented a number of programs to support talented youth, Macro said.

«We are implementing a strong policy togenerate talent in universities. We also frequently conduct skill development programs such as boot camps and other activities as we need different specializations,” the official said.

He added that the government is trying to combine developing new talent and attracting more «businesses with a friendly work environment».

When asked about blockchain projects that tourists in Barcelona can interact with, Macro cited solutions focused on healthcare and public transport as examples.

Let us recall that in March the creation of their own cryptocurrency and metaverse was announced in the leading football club in the region, Barcelona.

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