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Cryptography, or cryptology is the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of adversarial behavior.
Blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked together using cryptography.
Non-fungible token is a unique and non-interchangeable unit of data stored on a digital ledger (blockchain).
Metaverse is a hypothesized iteration of the Internet, supporting persistent online 3-D virtual environments through conventional personal computing, as well as virtual and augmented reality headsets.
References:
J. M. Smart, J. Cascio, and J. Paffendorf, Metaverse Roadmap Overview; Acceleration Studies Foundation; 2007.