Metaverse Is Rising Again – Records +13K NFT Users In August

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The metaverse, the virtual world that once took the non-fungible token community by storm, is showcasing some signs of life after several years of silence. The metaverse sector came into the limelight in 2021, during the historic non-fungible token market bull run, before fading for several years. In August 2025, the sector came back to life, recording 13,927 crypto users, up 27% from July 2025.

Metaverse NFTs Are Rising Again

Data compiled by DappRadar.com, one of the leading non-fungible token aggregators in the non-fungible token sector, shows that metaverse non-fungible token collections have started showing signs again. In August 2025, the Metaverse sector saw 13,927 users and a trading sales volume of $6.5 million. During this period, the Metaverse NFT users grew by over 27% from July 2025.

Metaverse NFTs are showing signs of life again.

August saw 13,927 sales, up 27% from July, with $6.5M in trading volume.

Platforms like @TheSandboxGame, @Moca_Network, @OthersideMeta, and @decentraland are seeing users slowly trickle back into virtual worlds after years of… pic.twitter.com/MFUCMeQlmK

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By description, the metaverse is a virtual world in which users interact while represented by avatars, typically in a 3D display, with the experience focused on social and economic connections. The sector combines virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence (AI), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) technologies to create immersive, interconnected digital experiences that blend with or replicate real-world activities.

Metaverse offers a persistent and shared digital social experience that goes beyond traditional internet use. Moreover, it allows for the merging of virtual and physical commerce, enabling users to buy digital goods and even real-world products through virtual platforms. The metaverse was believed to be the next evolution of the internet. The sector failed to meet high expectations due to factors like inflated hype, a lack of compelling use cases, and competition from existing digital solutions like the internet and video conferencing.

The Fall And Rise Of The Metaverse

The metaverse sector began retesting a surge in April and May 2025 after several months of decline. In April and May, the sectors saw over 19,000 users and a trading sales volume of $3.3 million and 4.3%, respectively. In July 2025, the metaverse market solidified, recording a sales volume of $6.7 million. Platforms like The Sandbox, Moca Network, OthersideMeta, and Decentraland are seeing users slowly trickle back into virtual worlds after years of decline.