The acceleration of digital technologies has brought us nearer to experiences previously limited to science fiction. Of these, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are revolutionary technologies that promise to change the way individuals connect with the digital universe. Coupled with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, these immersive technologies are the basis of the metaverse. But still, the question lingers: do VR and AR basically include the metaverse, or do they simply open doors to something much, much bigger?