The Linux Foundation announces the establishment of the 'Open Metaverse Foundation', an organization that supports 'Open Metaverse'

On January 18, 2023, the Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization, announced the establishment of the `` Open Metaverse Foundation '', an organization to work on the development of open software and standards for the Metaverse.

Open Metaverse Foundation – Linux Foundation Project
https://www.openmv.org/

Linux Foundation Announces Launch of the Open Metaverse Foundation
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/open-metaverse-foundation

The Linux Foundation Announces the Establishment of the Open Metaverse Foundation | The Linux Foundation Japan Press Release
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000042042.html

The Linux Foundation is a non-profit technology consortium founded in 2000 to promote the adoption of Linux. The Linux Foundation's activity objective is to build a sustainable ecosystem for open source projects, and it technically and economically supports not only Linux but also various open source projects.

As its name suggests, the Open Metaverse Foundation is based on the philosophy that 'for the Metaverse to truly flourish like the Internet, it must be open to everyone.' It was formed as an organization to foster a strong community of developers, engineers, researchers, etc. for 'open source software and standards that achieve compatibility and interoperability'.

The #Metaverse brings exciting possibilities, and tough challenges. Through the Open Metaverse Foundation, we're fostering collaboration and community-driven development to tackle these challenges on the path to realizing its promise. Join us: https://t.co/ QRMwlUsO0C https://t.co/HnE6etHghe

—Open Metaverse Foundation (@TheOpenMV) January 18, 2023

The Open Metaverse Foundation consists of organizations called ' Foundational Interest Groups (FIG)' divided by topic, and has a structure that makes decisions in a decentralized manner focusing on major topics. . FIG is a team of subject matter experts who drive extensible technology within a project or topic, as well as handle and manage code ownership, including GitHub management, other repositories, APIs, etc. increase.

According to the Linux Foundation, the following eight FIGs make up the Open Metaverse Foundation. Each FIG maintains a community and mailing list on Discord.

・User
・Transaction
・Digital assets
・Simulation and virtual world
・Artificial intelligence
・Networking
・Security and privacy
・Legal and Policy

'We are still in the early stages of our vision for the Open Metaverse, and recognize that many open source communities and foundations are working on this iterative piece of the puzzle,' said Royal O'Brien, Executive Director of the Open Metaverse Foundation. The challenge may seem daunting, but I am energized by the opportunity to bring these pieces together and work with the broader global community to realize our vision.' .