虚拟地产价格暴跌85%,元宇宙的试验田还有未来吗?

01区块链Published on 2022-09-01Last updated on 2022-09-01

Abstract

2021年底,虚拟世界掀起一股“炒地热”,而随着今年上半年泡沫的破灭,虚拟地产以及元宇宙的未来,再次牵动市场的神经。

2021年底,虚拟世界掀起一股“炒地热”,而随着今年上半年泡沫的破灭,虚拟地产以及元宇宙的未来,再次牵动市场的神经。

据Cointelegraph报道,根据WeMeta数据显示,由于用户兴趣减退和加密熊市的影响,2022年虚拟土地的价格大幅下降。从六个主要以太坊元宇宙平台来看。每块数字地块的平均价格从1月份约1.7万美元下降到8月份约2500美元,跌去近85%。

图1:六大元宇宙平台虚拟地块平均销售价格

数据来源:WeMeta

同时,由于不利的宏观经济条件,整个加密货币行业整体回落,进一步导致元宇宙平台代币的市场估值下跌超80%。每周平均而言,六大元宇宙项目的土地交易量已从2021年11月的峰值10亿美元降至2022年8月的约1.57亿美元。

图2:六大元宇宙平台虚拟地块交易量

数据来源:WeMeta

一、虚拟地产从“走红”到“塌房”

2021年下半年,元宇宙概念风靡全球,并带起了一股“炒地”热潮。

通过在虚拟空间打造出平行于物理世界的虚拟世界,新型的元宇宙平台成为承载元宇宙概念的重要载体。与一般游戏中的虚拟空间不同,元宇宙项目的土地具有以下特征。

一是稀缺性与流通性。元宇宙概念下的虚拟平台并不是无限的,而是由固定的地块数量组成,且根据地理位置和人流量差别,地块之间的价格也不同。地块以NFT的形式存在,以保证底层地产权利的唯一性和可追溯性。

二是平台自成一套经济和治理体系。虚拟地块大多是去中心化的,平台通过推出代币以实现交易,虚拟世界内部具备自有的经济体系。且代币持有人还能够通过投票参与平台的管理和发展规划,以实现平台自治。

三是房地产属性。这体现虚拟地块持有者能够将土地进行买卖、转让和开发。例如转售和租赁,以及在已购买的地块上创造建筑和景观。通过嵌入相应的功能和服务,地块上还能够开展各类商业或非商业活动。

四是具备平行的时空维度。依托于区块链,元宇宙上的一切活动都将被盖上时间戳,并被永久记录。这使得元宇宙具备平行于现实世界的时空维度,平台内的虚拟存在和发生事件都具备历史维度。

五是支持搭建线下场景。许多在物理世界里做的事都能够在元宇宙中进行,包括购物、工作、学习、社交、举行嘉年华等。未来,越来越多线下场景也将被搬到元宇宙中,并以不受物理条件限制的方式开展。

元宇宙平台的这些特点重新定义了虚拟空间,在人们关注下,这个市场不断发酵。

2021年下半年,随着元宇宙概念风靡全球,元宇宙平台也水涨船高,并在投资领域中占据一席之地,各种数字地块交易更是屡创新高。2021年11月,虚拟世界平台Decentraland里的一块数字土地被卖出243万美元的高价。12月,虚拟游戏平台Sandbox上的一块内虚拟土地被卖至430万美元,该价格在当月就被500万美元的成交价刷新。

同时,元宇宙平台中的生态也在全面扩张。英国艺术家Philip Colbert在Decentraland上创立了一个艺术小镇,用于举办NFT艺术展和音乐会等。耐克公司借助Roblox平台打造Nikeland,提供粉丝见面会、社交、促销活动等一系列品牌体验内。港科大计划推出元宇宙校园MetaHKUST,成为港科大广州校区的虚拟校园,以提供沉浸式校园体验。巴巴多斯在Decentraland中设立虚拟大使馆,成为推动与各国政府加强双边关系的活动中心。

但2022年以来,市场热度急转直下,虚拟世界的炒地热也逐渐退去。

从动辄堪比国内一线城市豪宅的价格,到整个市场无人问津。整个元宇宙项目市场处在熊市中。据NonFungible.com数据显示,截止发稿日期,过去7天交易额排名前十的元宇宙项目中,交易量和交易额相较年初均发生了大幅下跌。

表1:主流元宇宙项目交易量与交易额变化

数据来源:NonFungible.com

注:对于部分2022年推出的平台,采用上线日期7天后的数据作为年初至今涨幅数据的计算依据

二、虚拟地产的泡沫破灭

为何元宇宙项目遭遇“滑铁卢”?2022年是充满不确定性的一年,国际经济和政局不稳定加大,加密行业的一路走低为整个市场奠定了主基调。此外,元宇宙平台的可探索性和内在价值支撑不起此前被炒作者抬高的价格。

(一)全球加密市场熊市

2022年是充满变局的一年,还没完全走出疫情笼罩的氛围,美联储加息和俄乌冲突的背景下,国际经济和政治局势动荡,不确定性的国际局势使得加密货币持续走低,5月份稳定币UST的内爆更是使得加密货币一泻千里,这使得整体加密市场被笼罩上一层阴影。

据加密货币价格追踪网站Coinmarketcap统计,年初至今,主流加密货币均遭遇大规模下跌。除了稳定币,市值排名较前的货币跌幅多位于40%-60%区间。加密货币整体市值目前接近1.04万亿美元,相较年初跌去近50%。

图3:加密货币价格走势

数据来源:Coinmarketcap

NFT也受到严重波及。Forechain的数据显示,2022年NFT的表现减弱,交易量、交易额、买卖双方数量都出现了大幅度的下降。其中,二季度交易额较一季度下降85.68%,交易额较一季度下降80.05%,买方数量、卖方数量分别较一季度下降68.57%和57.33%。

图4:NFT交易额、交易量、活跃用户数走势

数据来源:ForeChain NFT Database

虚拟地产以加密货币作为主要交易媒介,以NFT作为主要载体。而随着各个平台代币价格的下跌,虚拟地产的价值也一落千丈。此前大批炒作者大量涌入,又齐齐退出市场,直接引发了虚拟地产泡沫的破灭。从虚拟地产的销售数量和价格上看,除了5月份,2022年以来该市场呈现一路走低的趋势,并与加密货币市场和NFT市场呈现较大的相关性。

图5:虚拟地产销售量和销售额走势

数据来源:NonFungible.com

(二)荒芜与沉浸感缺失

虚拟地产和物理地产一样,规划设计和人流量是能否繁荣和增值的关键。对于虚拟世界而言,荒芜的城市宛如世界末日。而目前,虚拟地产还未构建起繁荣的生态,人流量也不尽人意。

一方面,元宇宙平台们纷纷打造镜像世界,将物理世界中的品牌商店、体验店、办公大楼等搬到虚拟空间中,支持玩家享受各种服务。但这种体验的新鲜感过后,服务的单一性和有限性问题开始暴露。且大部分元宇宙项目还处于“开荒期”,平台内的可玩性和可探索性有限。

另一方面,沉浸感的缺失是另一个重要因素。VR/AR技术已步入高速发展阶段,但其还未大规模应用到主流的元宇宙项目中。二维平面的视觉和听觉难以呈现比拟现实世界的真实感,与虚拟场景的实时交互也处于初级阶段。感官维度单一仍是主流元宇宙平台的通病。

(三)垄断与稀缺性的丧失

在元宇宙项目刚兴起之初,人们对其赋予了厚望。

现实世界总是不尽人意的,疫情席卷全球、传统经济面临困境,社会内卷严重。人们“向虚而生”的愿望越来越强烈。不同于与现实世界割裂的虚拟世界,元宇宙平台开拓了一个平行于物理世界的新疆域,人类可以在其中重新规划城市样貌、制定商业规则和社会秩序。

但现实是,元宇宙建设同样离不开资本的力量,从买地、建设,到决定地块的功能和规则,资本家们正逐步垄断。在现实生活中买不起房的人,在虚拟世界中亦是。玩家在虚拟世界中的感知和感受都在设立好的框架下,自由和平等的愿景在元宇宙平台中难以实现。

同时,随着越来越多元宇宙项目的涌现,地块的稀缺性遭到了质疑。一个元宇宙中的地块是有限的,但元宇宙本身可以是无限的。显然,目前元宇宙平台还不具备不可替代性,各个平台间的同质化严重。随着元宇宙项目地块的供给逐渐上升,地块的价值也难以维持。

(四)现实与理想下的抉择

虚拟地产市场持续走低,一方面是投机者的涌入和逃出,一方面是现阶段元宇宙项目的“底气不足”。但从长期看,这个市场仍然具有非常大的发展潜力。

在数字经济成为发展趋势的当下,元宇宙项目成为其重要端口。手机银行、云购物平台和线上课程等线上平台越来越成为人们依赖的生活形式。而打造游戏般可感知的交互场景,能够适应日益增长的线上生活场景。此外,虚拟服装、虚拟演唱会等形式的新型业务也乘风而上,为虚拟世界开创了新的经济增长点。

在加密产业的熊市,元宇宙这个概念并未冷却。相反,涉元宇宙相关的各类技术正在加速发展。虚拟土地作为元宇宙的试验田,是目前最接近元宇宙概念的产物。元宇宙目前还未被定义,人类有限的想象力还不足以对其进行概括。而人类在现阶段对元宇宙平台的建设具备开拓意义,正塑造和影响着元宇宙的最终形态。

元宇宙的建设并非创造乌托邦,依托虚拟世界的庇佑以逃避现实,将造成人类文明的回撤。而在糅合虚拟与现实的同时,现实世界中的垄断和浮躁也难以避免一同被带进去。但元宇宙的可拓展性赋予了我们选择权,人类可以在不同元宇宙中切换,寻找和建设理想化的栖息地。

于现实,于理想,在元宇宙平台的探索都将成为我们的重要出口。

Trending Cryptos

Related Reads

Tidal Investment: We Remain Bullish on the AI Industry Chain, But the Reasons Have Changed

Tidal Investment remains optimistic about the AI industry chain, but the rationale has shifted. The market narrative has changed. While recent large-scale IPOs (e.g., SpaceX) and major fundraising plans by tech giants like Alphabet and Meta have caused some nervousness, this isn't a sign of an AI peak. The focus has moved from the initial question of AI's viability to the sustainability of massive investment cycles. The key players—primarily the major cloud providers—are not slowing down; their capital expenditure (Capex) guidance for 2026 has been increased across the board (e.g., Alphabet to $180B, Amazon to $200B). This investment cycle is proving resilient and difficult to stop. Unlike traditional hardware cycles, current AI Capex is distributed across multiple physical layers—computing, memory, networking, and critically, power infrastructure. Bottlenecks are shifting from chips to elements like electricity, transformers, and cooling systems, which have much longer lead times and cannot be easily pre-built like fiber optics during the dot-com bubble. Supply chain data (e.g., Eaton's 240% YoY data center orders) confirms this broad-based, project-driven expansion. Market concerns are acknowledged but viewed differently. First, while Capex growth currently outpaces revenue growth, raising ROI questions, this mirrors the early scaling phase of cloud computing itself. A change in view would require concrete signals like downward Capex revisions or missed AI product targets, which haven't materialized by mid-2026. Second, comparisons to the 2000 dot-com bust are flawed. That crash was driven by a massive, parallel oversupply of cheap capacity (fiber). The current cycle faces *supply constraints* in critical, capital-intensive physical infrastructure that cannot be overbuilt as easily. In conclusion, the wave of fundraising reflects the next, more complex act of the AI story. Physical bottlenecks and sustained high Capex plans suggest this is not the finale but an ongoing, capital-intensive build-out phase. The script has changed, but the play is far from over.

marsbit5m ago

Tidal Investment: We Remain Bullish on the AI Industry Chain, But the Reasons Have Changed

marsbit5m ago

Tidal Investment: We Remain Bullish on the AI Industry Chain, But for Different Reasons Now

Tidal Investments remains optimistic about the AI industry chain, but the rationale has shifted. The market is concerned about massive concurrent fundraising by tech giants like SpaceX, OpenAI, Alphabet, and Meta, fearing an AI peak. However, the authors argue this signals the next act of AI development, not its end. Capital expenditure (Capex) from major cloud providers (Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle) continues to surge aggressively into 2026. This investment cycle is more resilient than past hardware cycles due to its scale and complexity. Bottlenecks have shifted from chips to critical physical infrastructure like power grids, transformers, cooling, and data center construction—areas with long lead times and limited capacity for rapid expansion. Supply chain data (e.g., Eaton's orders) confirms substantial, tangible progress. Key market concerns are addressed: 1. **ROI vs. Capex Growth**: While Capex growth outpaces revenue, the authors note cloud giants have historically overcome similar phases through scale. The cycle will only be in danger if Capex guidance is cut, orders are canceled, or AI product demand falters—none of which are currently observed. 2. **Comparison to the 2000 Dot-com Bubble**: Unlike the telecom bubble, where cheap, oversupplied fiber crashed prices, AI infrastructure (especially power) is constrained, customized, and subject to lengthy approvals, making a similar supply glut and crash unlikely. In conclusion, the wave of fundraising reflects the immense, ongoing capital needs for AI's next phase, constrained by slow-moving physical bottlenecks. The AI cycle is not over; the script has simply changed.

链捕手12m ago

Tidal Investment: We Remain Bullish on the AI Industry Chain, But for Different Reasons Now

链捕手12m ago

Grayscale: These 15 Profitable Crypto Protocols Are Severely Undervalued

Grayscale Research identifies 15 top-revenue crypto protocols trading at significant valuation discounts, with many at single-digit or even 1x revenue multiples. Protocols like Pump.fun, PancakeSwap, and Meteora have market capitalizations roughly equal to their annual revenue. The report argues these financially-focused protocols (DEXs, lending, staking) are fundamentally undervalued and could benefit from the potential passage of the CLARITY Act, expected as soon as next month. This legislation aims to clarify digital asset regulation, potentially reducing institutional barriers and driving on-chain activity. The analysis breaks down the protocols into three groups: the "1x Club" (market cap ≈ revenue), mid-tier protocols with 3-9x multiples (e.g., Aave, Lido, Jupiter), and high-multiple protocols like Hyperliquid (15x) and Uniswap (37x), where valuation reflects future potential rather than current cash flows. Grayscale applies a traditional DCF model to Aave, suggesting a one-year price target of ~$175, representing ~130% upside from current levels. The report notes a risk-off macro environment since the Iran conflict has further compressed valuations, creating a potential entry window. The conclusion highlights that while the valuation data presents an intriguing opportunity, the investment thesis is contingent on the CLARITY Act's passage and subsequent institutional capital flows. Investors are cautioned to consider Grayscale's inherent conflict of interest as a crypto asset manager with products tied to these assets.

marsbit39m ago

Grayscale: These 15 Profitable Crypto Protocols Are Severely Undervalued

marsbit39m ago

Sam Altman's Personal Alchemy of Wealth: Investing in 400 Companies, Over 10 Deeply Tied to OpenAI

The article investigates Sam Altman's personal wealth strategy, centered around his investments in approximately 400 companies while serving as OpenAI's CEO. Despite not holding direct equity in OpenAI, Altman has built a vast portfolio, with at least 10 of his investments having commercial ties or ongoing negotiations with OpenAI. This creates a complex network of potential conflicts of interest, drawing scrutiny from U.S. congressional committees and state attorneys general. Key investments highlighted include the anti-aging startup Retro Biosciences (valued at $258 million for his stake as of late last year) and the chipmaker Cerebras, whose value soared following an OpenAI procurement deal. His most significant financial gain is linked to the nuclear fusion company Helion, where a recent funding round reportedly increased his stake's value to at least $4.1 billion. The article details a decade-long relationship between Altman, Helion, and OpenAI, including a controversial non-binding power purchase agreement and Altman's efforts to secure investments from OpenAI and its backer SoftBank for Helion. Other points include internal investigations at Tools for Humanity (developer of Worldcoin) and OpenAI's massive contracts with tech giants like Nvidia. According to Forbes, Altman's net worth is around $3.4 billion, ranking him 1251st globally—a rise of over 1400 places since 2024. OpenAI's board states that Altman's external dealings are transparent and potential conflicts are carefully managed.

Odaily星球日报1h ago

Sam Altman's Personal Alchemy of Wealth: Investing in 400 Companies, Over 10 Deeply Tied to OpenAI

Odaily星球日报1h ago

Trading

Spot
Futures

Hot Articles

How to Buy MANA

Welcome to HTX.com! We've made purchasing Decentraland (MANA) simple and convenient. Follow our step-by-step guide to embark on your crypto journey.Step 1: Create Your HTX AccountUse your email or phone number to sign up for a free account on HTX. Experience a hassle-free registration journey and unlock all features.Get My AccountStep 2: Go to Buy Crypto and Choose Your Payment MethodCredit/Debit Card: Use your Visa or Mastercard to buy Decentraland (MANA) instantly.Balance: Use funds from your HTX account balance to trade seamlessly.Third Parties: We've added popular payment methods such as Google Pay and Apple Pay to enhance convenience.P2P: Trade directly with other users on HTX.Over-the-Counter (OTC): We offer tailor-made services and competitive exchange rates for traders.Step 3: Store Your Decentraland (MANA)After purchasing your Decentraland (MANA), store it in your HTX account. Alternatively, you can send it elsewhere via blockchain transfer or use it to trade other cryptocurrencies.Step 4: Trade Decentraland (MANA)Easily trade Decentraland (MANA) on HTX's spot market. Simply access your account, select your trading pair, execute your trades, and monitor in real-time. We offer a user-friendly experience for both beginners and seasoned traders.

4.0k Total ViewsPublished 2024.03.29Updated 2026.06.02

How to Buy MANA

Discussions

Welcome to the HTX Community. Here, you can stay informed about the latest platform developments and gain access to professional market insights. Users' opinions on the price of MANA (MANA) are presented below.

活动图片