Virtual Reality Society: Unplugging into Decentralized Living

A decentralized movement is quietly reshaping the foundations of Virtual Reality. In this talk, we’ll explore how blockchain technology is enabling a new era of user-owned virtual platforms, where individuals control their identities, assets, and environments. As centralized platforms tighten their grip, the push for open, sovereign SocialVR spaces grows stronger. This session will not only dive i

As the CEO of Somnium Space, the oldest and largest decentralized Virtual Reality platform, I’ve spent the past 8 years building not just immersive digital worlds but the very infrastructure that powers a new kind of digital existence. In this session, I’ll share insights from the frontlines of creating a truly open SocialVR ecosystem where users own their identities, assets, and experiences.

This talk is driven by a simple yet urgent motivation: to show what’s possible when we take control back from centralized gatekeepers and empower people to build, trade, and live freely inside virtual environments. I’ll also showcase how this vision comes to life inside Somnium Space, including our own VR headset development, offering a real-world example of decentralized living in action.

This isn’t just theory. It’s a live demonstration of the future of existence in virtual reality.