

# 5 Mistakes that Can Hurt Your Metaverse Dream

![5 Mistakes that Can Hurt Your Metaverse Dream](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*JesVJ6LxRpRqccFO2I2aCA.jpeg)

**With rapid expansion in the metaverse, companies will make some mistakes. They can make their metaverse a success by avoiding making fake promises and cliche incentives.**

A metaverse has the potential to bring positive social change. Skilled professionals are being trained to create immersive metaverse experiences with the intention of improving human well-being. Unfortunately, it can also do a lot of damage, given that the gatekeepers of this technology are the same names that have usually been centralized entities that have for the most part have used their platforms to harvest user data, and overstep privacy boundaries.

Metaverse could solve some of the downsides of remote working, substituting in-person interactions and promoting a positive culture between employees working from home and those in the office. However, concerns are being raised regarding the metaverse inconsistencies and the critical barriers to accessing the technology required to participate in it. This article will cover the crucial mistakes that can cause all your efforts in producing the best metaverse to go in vain.

# Poor Visuals

After the pandemic, the world has become more digital. The acceptance of virtual platforms is more widespread than ever, and interest in the metaverse has hiked since Mark Zuckerberg announced his big plans related to this new technology. While many big names are joining the bandwagon, not everyone has succeeded in keeping their promises.

One of the biggest mistakes made by companies is compromising on visuals. A metaverse promises to provide the user with a premium, immersive experience, and poor visuals ruin this experience. Very few metaverses are on par with XANA in providing top-notch visuals that enhance the users’ immersive experience.

# Issues with Responsiveness

Most people would prefer to work in a 3D environment instead of a static 2D one. If the technology used to run the metaverse is compromised, the users will not find it as mesmerizing as it promises to be. There’s no point in giving the users an immersive experience if it is unresponsive due to bugs, and glitches.

Companies have been experimenting with Virtual Reality (VR) for years, and substandard quality has always found replacements. Metaverse is an opportunity for brands to target their customers by giving them an innovative experience. It will be a colossal failure if the metaverse isn’t as immersive and responsive as it promises to be.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*UTghzyjhJdigVwKQ8SnH3Q.jpeg)

# No Acknowledgement of Privacy Measures

Big names like Nike, Disney, and Walmart have recently filed patents to create their versions of the virtual world. By introducing their trademarked digital extensions and acquiring companies specializing in virtual products, they show their confidence in the metaverse. Even though these companies have secure IT systems, data privacy is still a concern for users in these centralized online environments. A lot of major centralized firms are primarily interested in harvesting user data, and this will drastically reduce people’s anonymity in the digital world.

[**The XANA metaverse**](https://xana.net/)  is decentralized, and no central entity controls it. As a decentralized metaverse, XANA is not a tool to extract data from its users. Additionally, decentralization provides a huge layer of privacy for users because there is no centralized firm tracking them all the time. Privacy and anonymity are extremely important for a virtual world because without them, people are more likely to be exploited.

# Mixing Metaverse Regulations with Social Media Rules

As metaverse brings seamless engagement and exchanges between the real and the virtual world, companies are looking for innovative opportunities to connect with their customers. While the concept introduces plenty of lucrative opportunities, it is essential to set some guidelines that mitigate the problems that users have experienced with social media platforms.

Without a doubt, metaverse will bring diverse communities together and connect people from different parts of the globe in a unified virtual world. There is a wait for the technology to hit the market and gain traction. Still, policymakers need to get ahead of the metaverse and implement regulations different from social media.

# Lack of Interoperability

The metaverse will elevate our digital sense and bring revolutionary personal experiences. A significant concern of the metaverse is interoperability. Interoperability will be a driving force for the metaverse, allowing interaction between diverse networks and applications.

A person’s identity remains the same in the real world no matter where they travel. Even their assets and possessions in most cases can be relocated from one place to another without undergoing noticeable changes. The XANA metaverse will replicate this continuity of your digital Avatar/character (3D virtual model) through interoperability — the integration of different worlds and applications from various blockchains will allow the metaverse to become a complete digital world. People will be able to move & access their Avatar along with all their assets on any application, event, and game that is integrated on the XANA metaverse.

# The Bottom Line

Even though we are right at the doorstep of a virtual universe, setting up the metaverse is both challenging and full of opportunities. While we look forward to the digital realm, it is essential not to make the same mistakes as were made by social media giants. For this, other companies and startups must develop their version of the metaverse.

XANA is a metaverse in development by  [**NOBORDER.z**](https://www.noborderz.com/)  Because of the years that went into developing the product, they have addressed significant metaverse concerns and are determined to avoid the mistakes. While people look forward to Zuckerberg’s version of the metaverse, if they want something different from Facebook, they must shift their focus to more comprehensive metaverses launching soon.

5 Mistakes that Can Hurt Your Metaverse Dream



# ADESPOTO: A Decentralized Platform for Pets. Why You Should Look Into Virtually Adopting A Pet With NFTs

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*ec4NLq7_7Ei0UKe-whn68w.jpeg)

With over  **1.3 billion pets residing in households**  across the world, it’s no surprise that pet parents are looking for new ways to make their beloved critters happy and healthy at home. In order to provide them with peace of mind, tech startup  [**ADESPOTO**](https://adespoto.finance/) is looking to put pets on the blockchain. Keep reading for a more detailed breakdown of what the project will entail!

# **What is ADESPOTO?**

![Adespoto PET NFT Certificate](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*T-cd7mABPc6plqo0wlvNKQ.png)

ADESPOTO NFT Certificate ( source: https://adespoto.finance)

ADESPOTO is a decentralized platform and an ERC-20 token that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets without the need for a central authority. The platform is built on the BSC blockchain (  **_Soon on Ethereum & Polygon_**  ) uses smart contracts to facilitate transactions. ADESPOTO is designed to be secure, efficient, and user-friendly, and it offers a variety of features that make it an attractive option for those looking to invest in digital assets.

# **How Are Pets Associated with the Blockchain?**

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*C6h7fVCWNO3BepnyYDUJrQ.png)

The blockchain is most commonly known for its association with cryptocurrencies, but the technology has a variety of other potential uses, including in the realm of pet care. In fact, there are a number of startups that are using blockchain technology to create platforms aimed at improving pet care.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*HHmOc6r9Dgu07qptXEXGUQ.png)

Pet Tag with NFT details ( NFC will available also ) source https://adespoto.fianance

One such startup is ADESPOTO, which is developing a decentralized platform that allows pet owners to create an NFT with photo or video from pets and get a PET TAG associated with the NFT. NFT can sold or transfer to other person . For shelters or Organization ADESPOTO helps them to get donation via NFTS. Also ADESPOTO will connect with veterinarians and other pet care professionals. The platform will use smart contracts to streamline the scheduling of appointments and payments, and will also offer a digital marketplace for pet-related products and services.

ADESPOTO is just one example of how blockchain technology can be used to improve pet care. The possibilities are nearly endless, and it will be interesting to see how this emerging sector develops in the coming years.

Thanks for reading us.

Visit our site :

[](https://adespoto.finance/)

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ADESPOTO: A Decentralized Platform for Pets. Why You Should Look Into Virtually Adopting A Pet With NFTs



# There is no bear market when the darkness lives: Looki Avatar setup new ATH with more than 500 ETH

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*oC4ioGaQ4-fqSQEnXAXf7A.jpeg)

The  [Looki PFP collection](https://opensea.io/collection/looki)  of NFTs has totally ignored the bear market in the cryptocurrency market and the 99% drop in trades on OpenSea  **and has set a new record with over 500 Ethereum transactions since its launch just over 30 days ago.**  There are currently around 4,381 Looki mined and being traded on OpenSea.

Furthermore, Since the launch of the first batch, Looki avatars have already appreciated more **than 1,000% and there are NFTs traded for more than 4.8 ETH. Among the Looki holders, we are already more than 1,400 members of this darkness community.**

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1384/1*_8kyMBnaRGMhfqC8_FURig.png)

Looki is a blue-chip PFP NFT. The total amount of Looki is 10,000. Looki will be released in multiple batches. The first batch was released in August with 2,000 Looki and sold out in less than 10 minutes.  **In September we launched the 2 batches with over 3,000 Looki and it also sold out in less than 8 minutes.**

One of the most important art galleries in the history of world art reached out to our team for more information about the collection and details of the batches released.  **They are impressed with the collection’s performance even in a bear market.**

Recently the @gmcurio profile that gives real-time analytics data for over  **4000 NFT collections highlighted the Looki Avatar collection as one of the most Top Floor Growth collections.**

# Benefits:

Looki, the Galaxy Forger, is one of the oldest celestial creatures in existence. His will is responsible for the creation of countless stars, constellations, and planets, including Mars and even the Metamon World.

Looki is a blue-chip PFP NFT. Owning a Looki will bring users many exclusive benefits, unique experiences in the metaverse, and rewards in various projects.

> In addition, by having a Looki, the holder has all the rights to reproduce and use the NFT PFP image, therefore, with this right, the user can create exclusive collections of t-shirts, jackets, accessories, clothes, and even develop restaurants, bars, hotels, and other services with your Looki as a theme.  [(more details here)](https://radiocaca.medium.com/join-the-darkness-family-looki-holders-is-already-enjoying-the-benefits-of-the-blue-chip-nfts-that-e8f07bff2e48)
> 
> Our followers on this journey through the shadow world are already using their avatars on social media. Looki Avatar is also a collection of PFP NFTs and therefore can be used as a profile picture on different social networks around the world such as Twitter, Instagram, and so on.
> 
> Looki mint is on the ETH Chain, and JAZ Node NFT will be on the JAZ Chain;
> 
> There are no trading limitations for Looki;
> 
> Receive a JAZ Node by staking Looki for one year. JAZ Node mystery box (10,000 in Total: 1,000 SR Nodes and 9,000 R Nodes) will be distributed upon JAZ Node release;

This is just the beginning, our journey in the Darkness starts now. Follow us and you will know one new word, the word of the shadow.

Twitter:  [https://twitter.com/LookiAvatar](https://twitter.com/LookiAvatar)

OpenSea:  [https://opensea.io/collection/looki](https://opensea.io/collection/looki)

Discord:  [http://discord.gg/lookiavatar](http://discord.gg/lookiavatar)

There is no bear market when the darkness lives: Looki Avatar setup new ATH with more than 500 ETH


# Luna Classic: Under Coordinated Whale Attack!

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*FDbIWVaUtfpYxuj3tWdXtw.jpeg)

Image Courtesy of  [Terra.Money](https://www.terra.money/)

Luna Classic is under whale attack this morning! The token dropped over 25%, after sustaining a $40 Billion whale sell-off in a well orchestrated attack designed to destroy Luna Classic’s revival. Luckly, the Lunatics were ready to  **Buy the Dip**  and lift the token from the lows of $0.000357.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/0*AeFiX1avBxcXSfA-)

Image Courtesy of  [Tradingview](https://www.tradingview.com/chart/?symbol=BINANCE%3ALUNCBUSD)

As reported in my previous article, [Luna Classic: The Silent Money Train](https://medium.com/coinmonks/luna-classic-the-silent-money-train-335b306233fc), Luna Classic is now the official target of major traders, hedge funds and financial institutions.  There are billions of dollars being silently traded on Luna Classic, a majority of which is coming from large institutions. In fact, Luna Classic has become the only Crypto game in town.

After skyrocketing from $0.000095 to over $0.00059 in just a few weeks, Luna Classic has become the target of whales and crypto manipulators in a game designed to not only profit from the community’s strong momentum, but also destroy its nascent network.

This was a well orchestrated multi-pronged attack. While the whales sold off $40 Billion dollars worth of Luna Classic, they simultaneously bought Billions more in Luna V2, shooting up the latter token’s price over 247%.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/0*racD0NSDxuZteSm5)

Image Courtesy of  [Tradingview](https://www.tradingview.com/chart/?symbol=BINANCE%3ALUNCBUSD)

Prior to today, Luna V2, the official Terra Luna token, forked from the Luna Classic original chain, had been losing value since its launch back in July when it traded as high as $18.75. Since then, Luna V2 collapsed to a low price of $1.48. Today, all of a sudden, the token exploded from a price of $1.98 all the way to $7.65 in an unprecedented pump that shocked the Lunca Classic community.

**Are Lunatics Dumping Their Token?**

This is a relentless attack on the momentum and money flow to the Luna Classic platform. While it has succeeded in lowering the price of Luna Classic, the attack has not convinced the Lunatics to dump their community platform and join Luna V2. If anything, it has served to strengthen Luna Classic by showing the community how important they have become in the Crypto space.

This episode reminds me of the famous proverb: “_Men will only throw stones at trees that are laden with fruit._” Luna Classic is currently the focus of the entire Crypto market. It has grown over 10x during the past ninety days, becoming the most profitable platform in recent times.

**Tax/Burn Proposal & Attack!**

This attack, orchestrated on the day that the 1.2% tax/burn  _parameter_  proposal was officially passed on a  [99.98%](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF8XIdHTBKY&feature=emb_logo) approval margin, could also be an attempt by the large institutional traders to prevent the implementation of the tax/burn initiative on the exchanges. Scheduled to go on-chain, September 20th, the tax/burn plan will inevitably affect the price and cost of trading Luna Classic tokens.

As of this writing, numerous exchanges, including MEXC, KuCoin, and Huobi, have already manifested their decisions to implement the tax/bun initiative, save for Binance. Binance, the exchange with the lion share (i.e. around 50%) of Luna Classic trades has, thus far, only committed to imposing 1.2% tax on deposits and withdrawals; not on spot trades — the actual mandate of the burn proposal passed by the Luna Classic community. In a text released by Terra Rebels’ programmer,  [VegasMorph](https://twitter.com/VegasMorph), Binance manifested that they are still considering the implementation of the tax/burn initiative:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/0*lTy1fE0UaX5wP4BY)

Meanwhile, the entire Lunatic community continues to hold their breath as they fight-off the whale attacks and wait to see if the largest crypto exchange in the market will actually live up to the words of their CEO,  [CZ](https://medium.com/@edwardkim.ek/a-path-to-recovery-for-luna-classic-e7ff076b28ab), and respect their Vote to burn Luna Classic tokens on his exchange.

**The Luna Classic Triumph**

Luna Classic is a Success! The platform is Revived. The community is united. The token is the most traded Crypto in the entire market! The platform is receiving lots of interest from developers. And, Luna Classic is becoming the most profitable token in the entire Crypto economy.

Having successfully revived itself from the first whale attack which triggered the collapse of the entire Terra.Luna token, Luna Classic is well positioned to deal with adversity! As of this writing, the token has rebounded to $0.00043+, sending a clear message to the entire world that the Luna Classic community is ready to defend their token of independence — their freedom!

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*sC25H5t-D_8tgDIYBgCkYQ.png)

Image Courtesy of  [Tradingview](https://www.tradingview.com/chart/?symbol=BINANCE%3ALUNCBUSD)

**My Message to the Luna Classic Community!**

**Success breeds envy.  
Envy leads to attack.  
Attack leads to UNITY!**

We are being forced into a path of greater Unity! The whale attack is a _blessing_  _in_  _disguise_!  It reminds the Luna Classic community that we cannot take each other for granted. We do have rivals. And, they will continue to _come_ for us!

**Hodl**!

**And, Be Ready!**

Disclosure:

In compliance with the financial disclosure requirements, I must inform you that I am not an investment advisor. This article is for information only. Do your own research. Furthermore, I own Luna, including units which I purchased before and after the UST/USD depeg.

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Luna Classic: Under Coordinated Whale Attack!



# Deploying Machine Learning Models with Heroku

## Don’t just train, but also deploy: a step-by-step guide

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/0*rdLXHfDU5dRruVkY)

Photo by  [Roman Synkevych](https://unsplash.com/@synkevych?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral)  on  [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral)

Building and deploying data-driven intelligent systems at scale has been of great interest lately to organizations operating in the machine learning space. This has not only led to the rapid evolution of efficient and accurate systems but has also had a profound contribution in improving the overall end-user experience by using intelligence-embedded products.

Due to the various benefits associated with intelligence-embedded software, managing machine learning models in the deployment stage has become an essential skill for machine learning engineers today. This, sometimes, can even require separate teams to release and manage the product in deployment.

Therefore, this post will provide a detailed overview of how you can take your trained model to deployment. Specifically, I will demonstrate the use of  **Flask**  to create a web application and then use  **Heroku**  to deploy the machine learning model to the cloud.

The highlight of the article is as follows:

[**What is Deployment?**](https://medium.com/towards-data-science/deploying-machine-learning-models-with-heroku-4dec1df87f71#ebc3)[**Step 1: Developing the Machine Learning Model**](https://medium.com/towards-data-science/deploying-machine-learning-models-with-heroku-4dec1df87f71#4450)[**Step 2: Creating a Web Application using Flask**](https://medium.com/towards-data-science/deploying-machine-learning-models-with-heroku-4dec1df87f71#63f2)[**Step 3: Deploying the Application to a Heroku Server**](https://medium.com/towards-data-science/deploying-machine-learning-models-with-heroku-4dec1df87f71#c254)[**Conclusion**](https://medium.com/towards-data-science/deploying-machine-learning-models-with-heroku-4dec1df87f71#4522)

Let’s begin!

# What is Deployment?

For starters, deployment is the process of integrating a trained machine learning model into a production environment, usually intended to serve an end-user.

Deployment is typically the last stage in the development lifecycle of a machine learning product. A brief overview of the development lifecycle is depicted in the image below:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/964/1*nBGzpvbeqR5fmcbTuE0Cyw.png)

The development lifecycle of machine learning product (Image by author)

The “Model Deployment” stage above consists of a series of steps which are shown in the image below:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/908/1*yTH9OfP1RyeaPYPqluPL_A.png)

The model deployment stage (Image by author)

The three primary steps to deploy a machine learning model are as follows:

-   First, we develop the machine learning model. This includes gathering relevant data and analyzing it, generating features, selecting models, performing hyper-parameter tuning, and finally, evaluating the model.
-   Once we are confident with the predictions and the accuracy metrics, we integrate the model into a web application, such as Flask, Django, etc. This involves creating the front-end (or user interface) of the application for the user to interact and provide input, and then blending it with the back-end to feed the obtained data to the machine learning model to make predictions.
-   Lastly, we deploy the application to a server using hosting services like Heroku, Google Cloud, etc.

For the purpose of this tutorial, I will use  **Flask**  to build the web application. Moving ahead, I shall deploy the application on a  **Heroku**  server.

# Step 1: Developing the Machine Learning Model

In this section, let’s train the machine learning model we intend to deploy. For simplicity and to not divert from the primary objective of this post, I will deploy a linear regression model.

## #1 Generating Dummy Data Points

I will train a linear regression model on a set of dummy data points depicted in the scatter plot below:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1240/1*r5aUjcZ-jHhjC6Q39PgEag.png)

Scatter plot of the dummy data points (Image by author)

The mapping from the independent variable to  `x`  to the dependent variable  `y`  is implemented below:

## #2 Training the Model

Next, I will use  [scikit-learn](https://scikit-learn.org/stable/index.html)  to train a linear regression model. This is demonstrated below:

The regression line learned by the model is depicted below:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1214/1*4V3e5Cth228_0b62vqOjow.png)

Scatter plot of the dummy data points with the regression line (Image by author)

## #3 Saving the Model to a Pickle File

To deploy the trained model on the Heroku server, you should save it as a pickle file, as shown in the code block below:

# Step 2: Creating a Web Application using Flask

Flask is a popular web framework used to build lightweight web applications in python. As explained above, the purpose of using Flask in this project is to build a web application that an end-user can interact with.

In this section, I will use the model pickle file created in Step 1 and integrate it into the web application. The front-end of the web application will allow the user to provide input to the model. This will be fetched and delivered to the model running at the back-end to make a prediction. Finally, we will retrieve the model’s prediction and display it to the user.

## #1 Project Requirements

To build a web application in Flask, you should install the  [Flask](https://pypi.org/project/Flask/)  library in python. Open the command line and type the following command to install Flask:

pip install Flask

## #2 Web Application Workflow

Ignoring the technical implementation for a while, the step-wise expected workflow of the web application should be as follows (in layman's terms):

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*gEBSr5YqGQRbbcwUTLO6bQ.png)

The web application workflow (Image by author)

-   First, we display an HTML page with a form for the user to provide input. Moreover, the user should click the “predict” button to know the corresponding output.
-   Once the user clicks “predict”, the web app should fetch the input value and take it to the backend for further processing.
-   The next step is to compute the input features from the fetched value and provide them as input to the trained model to generate the output.
-   Lastly, the app should carry the predicted value to the HTML page and display it to the user.

## #3 Implementation

To build this web application in Flask, we need to code two files and integrate them together. These are:

1.  `app.py`: This file contains the Flask APIs that interact with the web page. It is responsible for fetching the input value, computing the prediction after loading the model, and returning it to the HTML file.
2.  `new.html`: As the name indicates, this file contains the front-end of our web application which the user will see.

The current directory structure of the application is:

Linear_Regression_Model  
├── templates  
│   ├── new.html  
├── app.py  
└── model.pickle

The implementation for both the files is shown below:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1130/1*GIQ1JuhbRT9vDN0ssH5EGw.png)

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1130/1*1z6QJJeSm8CvdgjLy2OqVg.png)

The implementation of the web application (Image by author)

-   The  `app.py`  file defines two methods,  `new()`  and  `predict()`. The  `new()`  method corresponds to the  `“/”`  URL of the app and returns the  `new.html`  web page.
-   The  `predict()`  method is used to compute the model’s prediction. As the user clicks the “**predict**” button on the web page, a POST request is sent to the  `predict()`  method.
-   Once the model has given its prediction, we render the  `new.html`  page again and send a  `prediction_statement`  which is displayed to the user.

## #4 App Walkthrough

To execute the app, run  `python app.py`  in the project directory. Once the server starts running, head over to  `[http://127.0.0.1:5000/](http://127.0.0.1:5000/)`  in any local browser to open the app.

The walkthrough of this app is shown below:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*KourIQ1QfmB7f58KlBZd8w.gif)

A walkthrough of the Flask web application (Gif by author)

As depicted in the gif above, the user gets a form to input a value. This is taken to the back-end for processing. Once the model makes its prediction, the predicted value is displayed to the user.

# Step 3: Deploying the Application to a Heroku Server

Now that we have trained the machine learning model and integrated it into a web application, our final step is to deploy the application to a Heroku Server — a free cloud-as-a-service platform to deploy any web app.

Supported programming languages include Java, PHP, Python, Go, etc. Moreover, most data scientists use Heroku to gain hands-on experience deploying models on the cloud. However, before deploying an app, you should create an account on  [Heroku](https://signup.heroku.com/).

To push the code to Heroku servers and deploy, Heroku provides three different ways: Heroku git, GitHub, and the container registry.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1076/1*Rk8HDJdiLAbbA8BwUH_ZXw.png)

The options to deploy code to Heroku servers (Image by author)

I will use Heroku Git in this post to deploy the model.

Now, let’s begin with the deployment process.

## #1 Install requirements

In terms of package requirements, you should install the  `[gunicorn](https://pypi.org/project/gunicorn/)`  package in python as follows:

pip install gunicorn

Next, you should install the Heroku Command Line Interface (Heroku-CLI). Depending upon your operating system, you can find the instructions  [here](https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/heroku-cli).

## #2 Add requirements.txt and Procfile to the directory

Before pushing the code to deployment, you should specify the requirements of your projects in the  `requirements.txt`  file. The file for this project appears as follows:

Flask==2.1.0  
Werkzeug==2.0.3  
numpy==1.21.5  
gunicorn==20.1.0  
jinja2  
Werkzeug  
itsdangerous

Next, create a new file and name it  `Procfile`, and add the following command:

web: gunicorn app:new

Essentially, the file lets the production environment know which function in the app file is the main method. Moreover, it also provides the command that the app will run while starting up. The  `app:new`  part signifies that the main file is  `app.py`  and within that, the  `new()`  method is the primary function.

After this step, your directory structure should appear as follows:

Linear_Regression_Model  
├── templates  
│   ├── new.html  
├── app.py  
├── model.pickle  
├── requirements.txt  
└── Procfile

## #3 Create an app on Heroku Server

Navigate to your account  [dashboard](https://dashboard.heroku.com/apps)  and select  `Create new app`.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1076/1*Pow2d1kV0Olv_DV3WVW2zA.png)

The option to create a new app on the Heroku account dashboard (Image by author)

Next, type a name for your application and select  `Create app`.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1300/1*g7jcjDqYunBGgLeEsasugA.png)

The field to input the app name to host on Heroku (Image by author)

Once you have created the app, you can begin the deployment process, which is demonstrated in the next step.

## #4 Deploy the app to Heroku Server

First, select  `Heroku Git`  as the “Deployment Method”.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1076/1*Rk8HDJdiLAbbA8BwUH_ZXw.png)

The options to deploy code to Heroku servers (Image by author)

Open the terminal on your local computer and log in to Heroku. Make sure you have installed the Heroku-CLI.

$ heroku login

Next, navigate to your project and initialize a git repository as follows:

$ cd my-project/  
$ git init  
$ heroku git:remote -a linearregressiontest

Now, commit your code to the repository and deploy it to Heroku using Git.

$ git add .  
$ git commit -am "deployment step 1"  
$ git push heroku master

If the deployment is successful, you should see the following logs in the command line:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1172/1*JTW2uaOoPaQJhIAEd5S8uA.png)

Image depicting successful deployment (Image by author).

With this, your Machine Learning model has been deployed successfully! The application can be accessed at the following address:

https://your-app-name.herokuapp.com/

# Conclusion

To conclude, in this post, I gave a detailed walkthrough of how you can deploy a machine learning model from scratch.

Specifically, I first demonstrated the training of a simple linear regression model, followed by integrating it into a web application developed using Flask.

Finally, I illustrated the step-by-step procedure to deploy the web application to a Heroku server using Heroku Git.

You can find the code for this article  [here](https://github.com/Avee-81/LinearRegressionModel).

**Thanks for reading!**

 Deploying Machine Learning Models with Heroku



# 8 Great Ways to Make Money in the Metaverse

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make money in the metaverse

V**irtual Lands, game development, and play-to-earn games are some of the most lucrative ways to make revenue within the Metaverse.**

The Metaverse has become one of the most prevalent buzzwords circling the world in recent months, encouraging people to study how to  [**_make money within the Metaverse_**](https://www.analyticsinsight.net/how-to-make-money-in-metaverse-a-beginners-guide/). As the term “Metaverse” has unexpectedly risen in popularity, and investors are scrambling to take advantage of it. But where do you start? This article provides some practical tips for making money within the Metaverse. Whether you are a veteran or a complete beginner, read all the useful information that you need to get started!

# 1. Invest in the Metaverse to Make Money within the Metaverse

Investing in the Metaverse is one way to make money in the Metaverse, but it does come with a great deal of risk. Global virtual world revenue growth is projected to grow from $180 billion in 2020 to about $400 billion by 2025. So if you haven’t entered the Metaverse business yet, this is clearly the best time to go. However, the Metaverse is still in its infancy, and investing here can be very risky, so do your own research before jumping in.

There are three main formats when it comes to investing in the Metaverse: buying Virtual Land, Metaverse stocks, or Metaverse tokens. All three of these formats are very different and come with their own risks as well as benefits. Additionally, all three of these formats allow you to make money in the Metaverse in completely different ways.

**Metaverse lands**

Virtual Land is a potential investment opportunity for everyone who is willing to take the risk. The first and foremost thing to do when buying virtual real estate is to do thorough research and choose a metaverse that you believe will have a prosperous future.

The most popular Metaverses with purchasable real estate are Decentraland and XANA. The virtual Land on either of these Metaverses has a lot of utility, and you can start numerous potential businesses on them. To get an idea of all the use cases of virtual Land checks out this article.

**Metaverse stocks**

Metaverse stocks are an easy way to make an investment in the Metaverse. Many experts are optimistic about the growing value of traditional Metaverse companies, but keep in mind that Metaverse stocks are an extremely risky investment. If you are considering investing in Metaverse stocks make sure to take a conservative position on them.

**Metaverse tokens**

Currently, Metaverse projects on Blockchain are powered by metaverse cryptocurrency. These tokens are used to purchase digital assets within the Metaverse such as Land, NFT art, and virtual clothes for your Metaverse Avatars.

The tokens of a certain Metaverse get all their value from their associated Metaverse, thus it is very important to make sure that the Metaverse tokens you are purchasing belong to a reputable Metaverse. Even if you buy Metaverse tokens from a popular Metaverse there is still going to be a considerable amount of risk involved, since crypto Metaverses are in a competitive field.

# 2. Play Metaverse Games to Make Money in the Metaverse

The introduction of NFTs and cryptocurrencies to gaming has created a whole new GameFi gaming model. This GameFi gaming model comes with a unique feature called play-to-earn (P2E), which allows you to make money in the Metaverse. The XANA Metaverse as well as others have adopted GameFi platforms on their Metaverse. This means you can join these Metaverses to gain access to numerous games with play-to-earn features.

Metaverse games with GameFi feature reward tokens or NFTs to players who accomplish tasks, win against other players or gain the highest scores while playing. There are a variety of play-to-earn games on Metaverses, and they offer various rewards, but mostly in-game items that can be sold to other players. The most prominent Metaverse games are Axie Infinity and NFTDuel. Not all play-to-earn games in the Metaverse are the same, but many of them allow you to make money in the Metaverse without having to invest or buy anything.

Unlike traditional video games, most P2E games are decentralized, which means they are jointly controlled by developers and players. When players participate in the game economy, they create value for other players, as well as for developers.

# 3. Metaverse Businesses Allow you to Make Money in the Metaverse

Creating a Metaverse business allows you to make money in the Metaverse, but much like a real business will require some initial capital, and it could even have recurring expenses. Starting a Metaverse business is also very risky, so make sure to do a lot of risk assessment before you get started.

There are many different types of Metaverse businesses you can create to make money in the Metaverse. Some of these businesses include: renting, creating virtual events, or providing advertisements in the Metaverse. Every Metaverse business has its own unique risks and benefits, so make sure to do some research.

**Renting:** People who buy Land in the Metaverse can make money in the Metaverse by renting out their property. A lot of companies, projects, and entrepreneurs could be interested in renting out your Land. Many companies that don’t have a lot of capital or don’t want to risk too much capital on the Metaverse are more likely to rent out Land instead of buying it.

**Host Virtual Events:**  Another great way to make money in the Metaverse is to build a commercial venue to host virtual events. Virtual events like virtual concerts or trade shows are a potentially lucrative business opportunity on the Metaverse with an excellent growth horizon. Keep in mind that this is still a business that has its risks.

**Advertising:**  If you own some Metaverse Land, or are renting some out you can feature advertisements on it to make money in the Metaverse. The best part about putting up some ads on your Metaverse Land is that it is a supplementary form of income since you can still use the Metaverse Land for some other business as well.

# 4. Create Metaverse Clothes to Make Money in the Metaverse

Renowned fashion brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton are experimenting with virtual clothing NFTs/Metaverse Wearables. These major fashion brands are creating and introducing NFTs that can be used as virtual clothing/Wearables for Metaverse avatars. Many other major companies are also showing interest in creating virtual clothing for the Metaverse since they realize that it is a very lucrative way to make money in the Metaverse

The XANA Metaverse strives to offer a fair playing field to everyone, and this includes individual creators. Individual creators can make virtual clothing/Wearable NFTs in the XANA Metaverse just like any major company. Individual creators can also easily  [**_sell their virtual clothing NFTs_**](https://xana.net/5-ways-to-earn-big-in-the-metaverse/)  to others, and make money in the Metaverse.

Virtual clothing NFTs created on XANA can be sold on numerous NFT Marketplaces on various blockchains, but it would be recommended that people use XANALIA to sell these NFTs. XANALIA is already fully integrated on XANA, and it is a multi-chain NFT Marketplace that operates on Ethereum, BSC as well as Polygon.

# 5. Create NFT Art to Make Money in the Metaverse

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/0*rSLE330DLXzTFUDo.jpg)

Another great way to make money in the Metaverse is to create digital art using NFTs. It’s a known fact that creating NFT art can potentially be one of the most lucrative ways to make money in today’s blockchain space.

NFTs are attracting the attention of viewers and buyers from around the world. The Metaverse offers a unique way to approach the NFT art market and has even made numerous innovations in space. One of the best innovations in the NFT art space is virtual NFT art galleries.

Artists can bring or make NFT art in the XANA Metaverse, and display them in virtual art galleries. Virtual art galleries are similar to real art galleries in the sense that people can use their Metaverse Avatars to walk around in them, browse the art pieces on display, and even purchase the NFT art they like.

# 6. Developing Land to Make Money in the Metaverse

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A really interesting way to make money in the Metaverse is by helping other people develop their Metaverse Land. People who buy or rent Metaverse Land with the intention of running a business on it will need to develop the Land first. For example, if a person wants to host virtual concerts on their Metaverse Land they will need to develop a virtual concert hall, decorate and work on the aesthetics of the Land to make it appropriate. People might even want to do some landscaping for their virtual Land to improve its appearance for the virtual events they want to host.

A lot of companies and entrepreneurs might choose to hire someone, or an agency to develop their Land for them. Land developers in the Metaverse will be a lot like real estate developers in the real world. As a Land developer on the Metaverse, you will need to design, architect, and execute the development of virtual Land based on the desired outcome of your clients. You can charge your clients a premium for developing their virtual Land so that you can make money in the Metaverse.

# 7. Develop Games to Make Money in the Metaverse

If you are interested in programming or game development, one of the best ways to make money in the Metaverse is to create your own Metaverse game. This can be a standalone game or an expansion of an existing game. There are many ways to monetize your Metaverse game such as charging players membership fees, selling in-game items as NFTs, or even selling DLCs.

There are a few things to consider when developing a Metaverse game. First, the game must be compelling and unique. Second, it should be easy to use and accessible to a wide audience. After all, it must be able to generate revenue in some way. By considering these factors, you can create a successful Metaverse game where you can make serious money. If you have a great idea for a game, Metaverse is the perfect place to make it happen and start earning money.

# 8. Metaverse Influencers can Make Money in the Metaverse

Needless to say, the Metaverse can completely change our lives and will change the outlook of social media. One of the most interesting and promising areas of Metaverse is the marketing and creator economy. Metaverse provides creators with a whole new way to interact and communicate with fellow influencers as well as fans.

Similarly, food influencers can cook together, travel influencers can share their experiences with each other. People with sports influence will gain fans in the crowd. It’s a virtual world that is borderless and allows anyone to be a pioneer, innovator, or creative genius.

# Numerous Ways to Make Money in the Metaverse

It’s too early to draw a conclusion about what the Metaverse will be in the future, but there is one thing for sure. It will revolutionize the world we know. All we can do for now is to prepare a way to make money in the Metaverse, and help grow this brave new world that lies just ahead.

As mentioned before, the metaverse is still in its infancy and not yet easily accessible to everyone. However, this is what makes it very important to educate yourself before the masses do. By following the practical tips mentioned in this article, you can start to make money in the metaverse today. Whether you want to create and sell virtual goods, provide services, or become a real estate tycoon, there are many ways to make money in the virtual world. Remember to be creative, know the risks, and do some research before you jump in.

8 Great Ways to Make Money in the Metaverse


# WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN $USK LAUNCHES

The passing of governance proposals  [39](https://blue.kujira.app/govern/39)  and  [40](https://blue.kujira.app/govern/40)  will mark the beginning of an exciting new era for Kujira — the launch of $USK. Given the nature of stablecoins and their significance within crypto, it is important that you understand how $USK maintains a “soft-peg” and thus what to expect upon launch. A stablecoin that is soft pegged to the dollar allows for volatility in supply and demand with the price fluctuating around $1.00 ± a few cents.

The purpose of this article is to ensure you understand how $USK will maintain its peg, how you can profit from this model and price fluctuations you can expect to begin with.

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*737bQxACOgVg-bj2LR2kww.jpeg)

# CONTENTS

-   [QUICK RECAP — HOW TO MINT $USK](https://medium.com/team-kujira/what-to-expect-when-usk-launches-42ae87929d2#0307)
-   [WHAT DETERMINES THE PRICE OF $USK?](https://medium.com/team-kujira/what-to-expect-when-usk-launches-42ae87929d2#e599)
-   [HOW CAN YOU PROFIT FROM THIS? ARBITRAGE](https://medium.com/team-kujira/what-to-expect-when-usk-launches-42ae87929d2#f36d)
-   [OVER-COLLATERALIZATION](https://medium.com/team-kujira/what-to-expect-when-usk-launches-42ae87929d2#f12a)
-   [WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN $USK LAUNCHES](https://medium.com/team-kujira/what-to-expect-when-usk-launches-42ae87929d2#6dce)

# QUICK RECAP — HOW TO MINT $USK

To mint $USK, users need to deposit $ATOM as collateral. This means that ATOM is locked in a contract (so cannot be spent after) and in return, $USK is minted. This loan must have an LTV (loan-to-value) of 60%, meaning if $100,000 worth of ATOM was deposited, up to $60,000 of $USK could be minted.  **This is the only way in which USK can be minted, with** [**other assets**](https://twitter.com/TeamKujira/status/1567451433145868288) **as collateral in the future.**

# WHAT DETERMINES THE PRICE OF $USK?

In short, supply and demand. In the same way that $USK is minted by depositing $ATOM, $USK is burnt when the loan is paid off and the $ATOM is returned. If this mechanism was the only way in which $USK can be obtained, the peg would always remain at $1.00 (since it could always be redeemed for at least $1 worth of collateral).

However, assets always end up on secondary markets. For example, Dale can buy or sell $USK on an exchange at market price rather than redeeming or purchasing them from the issuer. Using basic supply and demand laws, if there is increased demand for $USK trading pairs on  [FIN](https://fin.kujira.app/), $USK will increase in price as more is bought from the axlUSDC-$USK pair.

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# **HOW CAN YOU PROFIT FROM THIS? ARBITRAGE**

You may have heard of arbitrage before — the process of simultaneously purchasing and selling an identical asset in two separate markets. This method is used by profit-taking market participants that take advantage of the deviations in price around $1.00 for stablecoins. But how does it work?

**IF THE PRICE OF $USK > $1.00**

Let’s say the demand for $USK rises, causing the price of $USK to increase to $1.03. If you were to buy $100 worth of $ATOM and deposit it as collateral, you could mint up to 60 $USK. However since $USK is now $1.03, you borrow $1.03 worth of $USK for every $1.00 of $ATOM you deposit. You may now swap $USK for axlUSDC for 3% profit

**IF THE PRICE OF $USK < $1.00**

Let’s say $USK drops in price to 97c. In the axlUSDC-$USK pair, the price of $USK will be 3% lower than the price of axlUSDC, even though both are pegged to $1.00. An arbitrager can take advantage of this by buying $USK on this pair, yielding them 3% more $USK for every axlUSDC.  **Remember, in theory both these assets should be the same price — $1.00**.

With 3% more $USK now in the wallet, the arbitrager can do two things:

1.  Wait for $USK to return back to $1.00 and sell for 3% profit.
2.  Pay back the loan on Kujira, receiving $ATOM at a rate of 1 $USK = $1.00 $ATOM. Remember $USK is still worth 97c at this point. The user can then sell $ATOM on the open market to lock in the 3% profit.

These two profit-making methods contribute significantly to the stablecoins peg, providing opportunities for yield each time the price deviates from $1.00. If you have faith in the underlying mechanism that $USK uses (one that is nearly identical to DAI’s), deviations from the peg should be seen as profit-making opportunities and not reasons to be fearful

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*NOZv48Jod0quvZ1IMt7bDw.png)

# **OVER-COLLATERALIZATION**

As we have mentioned, loans need to be over-collateralised by 67% in order to mint $USK. This is a deliberate safety mechanism that ensures $USK is backed by real value in the form of cryptocurrencies. To begin with, only $ATOM will be used as collateral — a token that has demonstrated its resilience time after time. Ensuring that loans are over-collateralised by 67% means that an extreme drop in price is required for $USK to no longer be backed 1:1 in dollar value.

Collateralization ratio = collateral value ($ATOM) / debt (minted $USK)

Min collateral ratio = Collateral / maximum debt = 1 / maximum LTV

“The greater the amount of collateral, the more these cryptos would have to fall in value before a stablecoin loses parity.”

We prevent the value of the reserves from ever coming close to a 1:1 ratio to the issuance of $USK using liquidations on ORCA. Once loans have an LTV of higher than 60%, the loan is liquidated using $USK community deposits in ORCA. The $USK is then burnt and the $ATOM locked as collateral is sent to community bidders on ORCA at a discount/premium to market price. This means that as the price of $ATOM falls, liquidators provide $USK to pay off bad loans, ensuring that the value of $USK supply never exceeds the value of deposited collateral.  **As a result, $USK can always be redeemed for $1 worth of collateral.**

ORCA is a tried and tested model, liquidating approximately $250m in capital on Terra Classic. Users are incentivised to deposit $USK in ORCA to purchase $ATOM at a premium to market price, ensuring the money market remains solvent at all times.

# **WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN $USK LAUNCHES**

Since $USK is modelled off the  [DAI mechanism](https://medium.com/team-kujira/kujira-usk-stablecoin-launch-kickstarting-grown-up-defi-26b4372d7aef), it is safe to assume that the launch of $USK may follow a similar trajectory. DAI was released in November of 2019, so it is worth pointing out the difference in market conditions. However, as it takes time for arbitragers to write bots and profit-makers to deploy capital, the price may well be more volatile to begin with until these conditions are established. Take a look at  [DAI](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/dai)’s price chart upon launch:

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*1EGP4Kpe_2EsMVsci2TGgw.png)

As you can see, the price fluctuates between $1.01 and 93c until users took advantage of the arb opportunities available to them. To use another example, here is the launch of  [MIM](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/magic-internet-money):

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*o2sjkzuFZ85_JHxJI2U0bw.png)

The point of this explanation is simple —  **the** [**mechanism that underpins the $USK peg**](https://medium.com/team-kujira/kujira-usk-stablecoin-launch-kickstarting-grown-up-defi-26b4372d7aef) **is designed to create incentives for users to restore the peg.**  Do not be alarmed if $USK is volatile during the first few weeks of being live — this is temporary until the arb bots have been put in place and demand stabilizes.

Written by  [Kuji Peruggi](https://twitter.com/KujiPeruggi)

![](https://miro.medium.com/max/320/1*YjKGQRZtdPFcAMxFKo8OYQ.png)

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN $USK LAUNCHES

  

# **Top 05 Tips to build a WEB3 COMMUNITY!**

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> **_Get a better understanding of how to develop a WEB3 community and maintain it effectively._**

Having been around the crypto sphere, it is a must to build a network that attracts new investors as well as keeps the audience up to date. Creating a community will allow you to reach new audiences and attract more users.

If you want to have a meaningful conversation with your community, you should use platforms like Reddit or Telegram.

Following these tips will help startups stand out from the competition. See how to build a WEB3 crypto community and maintain it.

**TOP 05 TIPS TO BUILD & MAINTAIN A WEB3 COMMUNITY:**

**1. Align yourself with Web3 culture**

‍Growing a thriving Web3 community requires an understanding of Web3 culture. If you’re not a doctor and go to a doctor’s only event, it’s certain that you won’t have a good time there. Similarly, Web3 is evolving rapidly. It’s critical to understand how to get involved in the Web3 community.

People in the world of Web3 are working towards a more inclusive, positive, and better future using blockchain and crypto technology. Although each community is unique, learning about the most popular ones can give you a competitive edge.

**2. Be clear about your intentions**

It’s important for your users to know you’re in it for the long haul. It’s essential to communicate your vision and demonstrate your commitment to growth in the face of so many scams and projects that aim to make a quick buck.

Creating a Web3 product that is different from what’s already out there and making your community understand the importance of it will attract more users and encourage them to become active contributors to the success of the product.

Keeping our community, which has been with you since day one, in the loop is crucial. It’s okay not to be perfect, but always stay in touch with your community.

**3. Have a good sense of humor**

‍Although the Web3 space is very complex and tech-savvy, memes are a big part of social media culture. There have been memes for decades, and it’s funny to see how they have evolved into ways of showing Web3’s humorous side.

What’s better than connecting people with some giggles and fun? So, make sure along with sharing critical information about your web3 projects, you engage your community in some fun sessions with memes and other touches of humor.

**4. Involve your community team in key decisions**

‍

Because your community team is the most active on a day-to-day basis and involved with other communities, they have insights into what other teams may miss.

The community can be incredibly helpful in sharing valuable views on the strength of your project and allow you to adjust where needed.

In the end, your community will have the deepest understanding of the core of your project, which can affect marketing, sales, and product decisions.

Community members are the ones who will spread the word about your project, so make sure they are involved in what you are building.

**5. The small things count**

Going the extra mile can really help you stand out and dramatically improve the growth of your community.

-   Your community team should engage with and respond to questions or comments on a regular basis.
-   Members of your team outside of your community managers can really spark energy and excitement, even if the core team is busy building.
-   Nothing beats a quick chat with a CEO of a growing company.
-   Including custom memes, Gifs, and emojis in your community hub can help users create a fun environment.
-   Make use of your community to market your business. Often, Web3’s best marketing tool is its community.

**CONCLUSION:**

Rather than spend thousands of dollars on buying users or paying influencers to promote your project, why not leverage your community? Engage your users through community events, and contests, and share their excitement.

While no great community is built overnight, by applying the tips and suggestions above, you’ll be well on your way to growing a thriving community and ultimately making a splash in the exciting world of Web3.

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