OMI About page

The Open Metaverse Interoperability group is a support group for people building components of the Metaverse. Everyone is welcome, and expected to comply to the W3C Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

We do not strictly adhere to an explicit definition of the Metaverse. We do make the distinction that virtual worlds are not equal, but are sub-parts of the Metaverse. Having said that, we will refrain from correcting others who conflate the two concepts, except where it is necessary to the conversation to make the distinction.

We consider both web-based and native OS based virtual worlds. We have members involved in both, and we believe both web-based and game-engine applications have relevance to the Metaverse.

We support Metaverse development wider than virtual worlds, including but not limited to interoperability specifications, physical world data integrators, AI, social engagement through music, online participation and governance, etc. Our focus groups are organically formed, and ebb and flow based on interest from our members.

We have various members working on various projects that may even look contradictory, as we believe that considering components of the Metaverse from different perspectives is valuable, especially this early in Metaverse development.

OMI does not incubate projects directly (get in touch with AngellXR instead). OMI does not currently fund projects; the small amount of funding we have goes towards admin and tools that help us function. OMI does not financially sponsor events or projects.

OMI actively collaborates with other Metaverse organisations e.g. The Metaverse Standards Forum (MSF), Metaverse Makers (M3), and W3C.

OMI does not discriminate for or against blockchain technologies. Some of our members are involved in blockchain related projects.