{"id":23223,"date":"2022-07-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2022\/07\/13\/house-44-bridges-the-physical-world-with-virtual-realms-with-the-ark\/"},"modified":"2022-07-13T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T08:00:00","slug":"house-44-bridges-the-physical-world-with-virtual-realms-with-the-ark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2022\/07\/13\/house-44-bridges-the-physical-world-with-virtual-realms-with-the-ark\/","title":{"rendered":"House 44 Bridges the Physical World with Virtual Realms with The Ark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> \n<\/p>\n<div lang=\"en\">\n<p>        HONG KONG SAR &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\" rel=\"sponsored\">Media OutReach<\/a> &#8211;<br \/>\n<span lang=\"EN-GB\">13 July 2022 &#8211;<\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">With geek-cool tech terms such as \u2018the metaverse\u2019, \u2018web 3.0\u2019 and \u2018blockchain\u2019 dominating the discourse in today\u2019s tech-driven digital age, there is no question that the way in which we work, play and interact is going to look vastly different in the not-too-distant future. For some, this unfamiliar new-age territory can be rather daunting. Breaking down these barriers for those who wish to immerse themselves in this ground-breaking \u2018new reality\u2019 is Hong Kong-based community organisation, House 44. First established in 2020 as a referral-only membership club \u2014 connecting like-minded individuals while leveraging individual members\u2019 assets and expertise \u2014 House 44 is now expanding to a parallel virtual space by establishing its own digital frontier at the cutting edge of technology with its newest initiative, The Ark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<figure data-width=\"100%\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"\">\n  <img alt=\"House-44-Roland-Felix-Li.JPG\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/262152\/House-44-Roland-Felix-Li.JPG\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"\/><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/262152\/House-44-Roland-Felix-Li.JPG\" alt=\"House-44-Roland-Felix-Li.JPG\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0px;\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption data-display=\"none\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; display: none; margin: 0px; width: 100%;\" class=\"\">\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cThe way our society is built and the way it functions today tends to favour those who come from a privileged background, and it can be difficult for others to find adequate resources and guidance. House 44 was created to eradicate these inequalities by giving people the resources they need, and in turn a fair chance to achieve success,\u201d said Roland Li, Co-founder of House 44.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u2018The Ark\u2019: The House 44 Metaverse<\/span><\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">With the onset of the pandemic and its lasting effects on society, there is no denying that nearly every aspect of our daily life is changing dramatically. Now, more than ever, people need a second space outside of the real world. Leveraging the power of the digital space, House 44 is determined to bring this alternate reality to its members, as the first members community with its own functional metaverse in Hong Kong. Named \u2018The Ark\u2019, a fitting title to denote a genesis or new beginnings, the House 44 metaverse allows members and friends to meet in the virtual world, connect, socialise and play games, and even attend masterclasses covering a wide range of subjects from crypto trading and NFT investments, to more leisurely pursuits such as wine appreciation and cooking classes.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In this virtual world, members can also learn more about House 44\u2019s history and roots, its various services and how they can be leveraged to grow real-world businesses. What\u2019s more, this embrace of the digital realm is the first step in House 44\u2019s ambitions to expand globally. With active members already in the UK and Singapore, House 44 and \u2018The Ark\u2019 aim to bring everyone together under one umbrella, bridging continents, connecting mind-sets and facilitating innovation and creation.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cInnovation is the catalyst for rapid expansion,\u201d said Roland. \u201cOur metaverse is something that we envision as a space to facilitate growth, and as a company that is constantly on the lookout for the next frontier, we are beyond excited to dive into this realm and its infinite possibilities.\u201d<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Where Digital Assets Flourish<\/span><\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In a world where the term \u2018metaverse\u2019 is still often met with raised eyebrows and question marks, it is common to hear: \u201cWhy is the metaverse important, and what does it actually mean?\u201d As one of the companies in Asia leading the exploration of the metaverse, House 44 envisions a world where this still-niche concept has flourished into a common one, where people are able to effortlessly move between physical and virtual realms, while leveraging the advantages of both. From digital ownership to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), virtual experiences are the future, and the applications are endless. Whether it\u2019s setting up a virtual productivity platform for your company or exploiting virtual avenues to drive marketing and recognition for your product, successful business owners need to have fluency with this new landscape.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">With non-fungible tokens garnering increasingly more interest in recent years, House 44 is not only equipping its community with a deeper understanding of the value of digital assets and how to invest in these projects, but also has plans to introduce its very own NFT collection. Involving several members in the process of production, these stakeholders, including many new members of \u2018The Ark\u2019, will be able to collect, trade and buy into the art. Not only that, holders of House 44\u2019s NFTs will have access to exclusive content and unique experiences, making this a highly anticipated project for the web 3.0 space.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">From Work to Play: The Next Frontier<\/span><\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Inviting its members to dip their toes in this wild and limitless universe, \u2018The Ark\u2019 epitomises a trailblazing space where work meets pleasure. Modelled after retro role-playing games (RPGs) from the 90s with nods to cult classic games such as Final Fantasy, members are welcomed into a fully interactive experience within the metaverse. Key highlights include co-working spaces to share ideas and converse about business, as well as breakout areas for entertainment and socialising. As the metaverse expands, \u2018The Ark\u2019 will be the central assembly point for House 44 meetings and events, where everything from investment tips to cooking recipes will be shared.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cOne key resource that many lack is a network or community that allows them to leverage and tap into other peoples&#8217; expertise and experience. This is especially important in today&#8217;s world where, time and time again, the most successful businesses and brands always have the strongest community to support them,\u201d said Felix Li, Co-founder of House 44. <\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">With the overarching vision to provide people from all walks of life with more resources and the tools they need to succeed and flourish, House 44 is fully invested in materialising its vision for \u2018The Ark\u2019, creating a ground-breaking space for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Society is inarguably on a fast-moving trajectory toward the expansion of virtual worlds, and it is imperative that House 44 sets the stage for this digital transformation. Through this initiative, Roland and Felix hope to empower House 44\u2019s members to reach new heights in this arena.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">With an exciting line-up in store and the imminent launch of \u2018The Ark\u2019 at hand, House 44 is now opening its doors for membership applications. For more information on requirements and fees, please visit<br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/house44.io\" rel=\"sponsored\">https:\/\/house44.io<\/a> or send an email to<br \/>\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#d6bfb8b0b996beb9a3a5b3e2e2f8bfb9\" rel=\"sponsored\"><span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"741d1a121b341c1b01071140405a1d1b\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Download high resolution images <\/span><\/i><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/5519lhly8bmohsq\/AADLzbDtdzaTFOXDF6nXuU42a?dl=0\" rel=\"sponsored\"><i>here<\/i><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Hashtag: <\/b>#House44 #TheArk<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/news\/hong-kong\/2022\/07\/13\/149214\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HONG KONG SAR &#8211; Media OutReach &#8211; 13 July 2022 &#8211; With geek-cool tech terms such as \u2018the metaverse\u2019, \u2018web 3.0\u2019 and \u2018blockchain\u2019 dominating the discourse in today\u2019s tech-driven digital age, there is no question that the way in which we work, play and interact is going to look vastly different in the not-too-distant future. &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[60],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23223"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23223"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23223\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}