RFOX VALT is conquering its niche in the virtual space with groundbreaking developments. It is an immersive VR-first virtual world where the power rests with the creators, who can use their voice to customize spaces, experiences and resources through the use of AI tools.
The RFOX VALT combines social experiences, games, worlds to explore and retail spaces. RFOX mainly distinguishes itself from other metaverses by its VR-first approach. In addition, it provides code-free developers with advanced AI tools that enable speech-only creations. We dive deep into the company’s founding story, how the product works, and much more.
How it started
“The company was founded in 2018 and was a way for us to combine the latest technologies to create a platform for users to build, create, earn and share experiences,” said Ben Fairbank, CEO and co-founder of RFOX in now an interview with nft. “What Roblox has done for game development, we believe we can do for VR experiences.”
Fairbank wants to push the boundaries of what is possible. He envisions a future where the majority of people will immerse themselves in the metaverse, fundamentally changing the way people connect.
“I see most people in the metaverse,” he said. “I think it will change the way we interact through games, social activities and retail.”
According to him, this shift will not only be a technological advancement, but also a paradigm shift in the way we perceive and interact with each other in digital domains. Through RFOX, Fairbank strives to deliver a metaverse experience that stands out from the crowd, providing a distinctive digital world that is not just a game, but a reimagining of our social engagement.
“Combining NFTs, blockchain, AI and VR makes for a powerful combination that our users will define as we continue our journey,” he said. “The power is in their hands and we can’t wait to experience what they produce.”
If you’ve never used a VR headset like the Meta Quest 2 before, it will take some getting used to. It is normal for new users to face some challenges in getting to know the controls and interacting with the VR user interface.
“Meta elegantly addresses this with their tutorial the first time you set up your device, but since controls can vary between different games, it’s still sometimes a point of friction for inexperienced users,” said Josef Andre, Product Portfolio Manager at RFOX. “Another common problem some users report is motion sickness, especially the first time they use the device.”
Here are the five steps to get started:
- Open the RFOX VALT app on Oculus.
- Create an RFOX ID account.
- Log in with Apple or Gmail, linked to your RFOX ID. 4️
- Customize your avatar with RPM
- Step into the realm
Once you enter the realm, you can interact with friends, decorate your own apartment, play games, eat and more.
Emphasis on seamless onboarding
Andre argues that in order to enable mass adoption, NFTs cannot be forced on users. That’s why he and his team are working on a more natural transition.
“I would rather use [NFTs] as an additional value proposition and feature that increases the usefulness and ownership of the project,” said Andre. “For the RFOX VALT, all users who log in are given an RFOX ID, which acts as an identifier for the entire RFOX ecosystem. Once you link one of your wallets to the RFOX ID on our website, you will automatically be able to access your NFTs in the RFOX VALT.”
He added that since there is currently no wallet option that offers a great user experience for VR, this is how his team has integrated it.
For those wanting to experience a token-gated apartment experience in the metaverse, users must first purchase an RFOX Apartment NFT on Opensea. There are four types of apartments in the collection: Studio, Standard, Penthouse and Sky Apartments. Users can use their voice to interact with AI integrations to personalize their space with AI-generated art and even hang NFTs on the wall.
Where do I play?
RFOX VALT metaverse is in open beta and available in VR on SideQuest and for mobile on Android and iOS. You can download it here and learn more.
The team is also developing a suite of tools, including an SDK and API, to help makers design and build a stable and scalable platform. The platform will be gradually opened up to a larger number of users. The team says it aims to complete most of the platform’s features and tools in the next six months.