Metais exploring new ways to monetize themetaverseamid dwindling profits and user numbers at the company.

Two emerging revenue streams have been revealed in the last week: selling virtual goods and digital currency.

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Zuckerberg scrambles to monetize the metaverse amid fears over Meta’s future

Some participants will also get bonus payments from Meta but the company isnt offering its services for free.

Horizon Worlds will charge a chunky 25% fee for sales.

That sounds particularly steep in light of Zuckerbergscriticisms of Apples App Store charges.

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In addition, proposals have been made to provide creator coins to influencers and offer more traditional lending services.

Metas challenges

The plans were revealed at a troubling time for the company.

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Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).

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