The Metaverse has risen as likely the most hyped concept of recent years. It is typically described as a communal virtual reality that integrates the digital and the physical, where humans can live, work, play, socialize, and even build economies. From experiential entertainment to virtual property and digital commerce, the Metaverse promises to redefine how humans interact with technology and each other. However, while all of this is exciting, there is one question: what drives this digital world? Crypto and its technology, the blockchain, is the answer.