Virtual Reality Destinations are opening to showcase VR experiences using new consumer devices like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Sony PSVR. Kevin Williams, co-author of “The Out-of-Home Interactive Entertainment Frontier”, has covered the development of new entertainment markets for decades and has recently written about the reemergence of Virtual Reality Arcades in comparison to other types of VR Attractions.

“Some observers have seen interest in revising the concept as ‘Arcade 2.0.’, but it is much more than this.”

Successful VR Destinations include Ctrl V Canada and VR Junkies, both focusing on room-scale experiences using the HTC Vive. They have worked with VR content developers to acquire commercial licenses and are operating profitable VR facilities that are enjoyed by their guests.

Ctrl V Canada

On a strategic level we have MK2, a french cinema director partnering with BNP PARIBAS, to create MK2 VR, a permanent, premium space dedicated to experiencing the best of Virtual Reality. BNP PARIBAS is also applying blockchain technology to corporate payments.

I believe the Ethereum ecosystem would benefit from investing in Virtual Reality Destinations as THE entryway to educate people interested in future technologies on how they can use Ethereum as a decentralized personal finance platform.