Although the idea of the Metaverse had been around for a while, it was given a significant boost when Facebook changed its name to Meta in October 2021. A linked world in the Metaverse is inevitable, and this breakthrough will go down in history as one of the most important in innovation. It comes as no surprise that some of the world's most well-known companies, such as illustrious luxury fashion houses like Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga, as well as Burberry, are expanding their presence in the Metaverse in anticipation of the virtual universe's eventual maturation into a distinct entity.

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Social media influencers mostly in Metaverse play a similar role to those in the Cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI industries, generating interest in a product or service by spreading the word among their large audiences. They number in the hundreds throughout the globe, and their audiences on sites like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, as well as Facebook may reach into the millions.

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You need to follow these 7 Metaverse influencers on social media platforms in 2022:

         1. Lil Miquela

Lil Miquela, who first appeared on Instagram in April 2016, has amassed a massive following and is often considered the most popular of all digital influencers. Miquela is portrayed as a 19-year-old woman who would never grow old, maybe due to her being an artificial intelligence. She is one of the 25 most influential persons on the internet in 2018, according to TIME magazine. Los Angeles-based start-up Brud is responsible for the invention of Lil Miquela, but nothing more is known about them. Miquela's two virtual best buddies, Blawko and Bermuda, were also created by Brud. They are a powerful trio. She is well-known because she often promotes high-end fashion brands like Prada, makes virtual appearances at music festivals like Coachella, speaks out in favor of the "Black Lives Matter'' movement, and poses for online photos with superstars like Diplo as well as Millie Bobbie Brown.

         2. Changpeng Zhao

Anyone acquainted with the Cryptocurrency space will be aware of this influential figure as the Chief Executive Officer as well as owner of Binance. In addition to his other accomplishments, Zhao is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Metaverse. It's not uncommon for him to talk about his experiences investing in Non-Fungible Tokens, Cryptocurrency wallets, Metaverse coins, among other things.

         3. Kyra

To date, Kyra is the only digital influencer in India. The 22-year-old model and avid world traveler is said to be from Delhi. A few of the photographs on Kyra's page show her posing on beaches and in front of landmarks like the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur. At other times, she is seen eating excellent food and doing yoga by the pool. TopSocial India launched the digital star in March, and since that time she's amassed over 100,000 followers. Kyra, a virtual reality fashion model, participated in the MVFW, which took place on Decentraland from March 24-27, 2022.

         4. GaryVee

GaryVee is one of the most popular YouTubers and a pioneer in the fields of metacognition and Non-Fungible Tokens. Gary has already been actively enlightening his millions of Twitter and YouTube followers on matters such as the metaverse, the Web3, as well as NFTs. Gary and Mark Zuckerberg recently had a conversation about how Web3 and the metaverse would alter society. So, Gary is your man if you want to know more about Non-Fungible Tokens, the Metaverse, Web3, and related subjects.

         5. Shudu

Another well-known figure in the world of cyberculture is Shudu. She was developed by British photojournalist Cameron-James Wilson and made by Balmain's artistic director Olivier Rousteing as member of the #BalmainArmy of digital models. Shudu, originally from South Africa, debuted that year. She became famous when Rihanna's Fenty Beauty Instagram account mistakenly posted her photo as a real person using a Fenty Beauty product. She is built to look like a supermodel and calls herself "The World's First Digital Fashion icon." Others like Xhi and Margot are virtual influencers for Balmain as well. Margot is French, but Xhi is a Chinese woman >

         6. Anthony Pompliano

Anthony Pompliano, an investor with Pomp Investments, is a major player on the social media platform Twitter. Pompliano  has funded over a hundred startups using his money. Businessman and investor Anthony Pompliano is known for regularly blogging about his experiences in the virtual reality or the Metaverse industry. In 2022, Anthony Pompliano will be a key figure in the metaverse, making him a social media influencer worth following.

         7. Rozy Oh

Among the many prominent Asians who have made an impact on the social media metaverse, Rozy Oh stands out. Her debut occurred in 2020, and she was developed by Sidus Studio X, a Korean media business. In Korean, her given name means "one and only," and she's the first social media celebrity in South Korea. According to the description, Rozy is 22 years old yet, like many other famous virtual beauties, she rarely grows old. She just rang in her "2nd 22nd" birthday with her followers on Instagram. Her adoring public calls her "GamSeong JangIn," which translates to "expression specialist" in Korean. The reason for this is that her fan base is so invested in her because of the variety of poses and expressions she provides. She is no stranger to the camera, having appeared alongside famous Koreans and athletes for foreign brands like Calvin Klein. Rozy also pushes for her supporters to take part in elections and other democratic rituals.

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