VICUNA, a cutting-edge metaverse platform backed by leading UAE investors including Smart Desert Investment and Bin-Dhaen Holding, has officially launched its immersive virtual reality ecosystem VINAVerse. Developed by OSDT, a licensed company in Dubai, the platform aims to push beyond the limits of traditional VR by integrating sensory experiences such as smell and touch, powered by advanced artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.
Mission and Background
The core mission of VICUNA is to deliver an end-to-end solution that enriches user experiences within the metaverse. The team, composed of world award-winning AI and blockchain scientists, believes in building products that improve customers’ lives and advance the VR industry. By bringing real-world senses into virtual reality, VICUNA enables users to see, touch, smell, and feel their digital surroundings as if they were physically present.
The project also emphasizes social impact, aiming to protect animals through technology, create part-time and full-time jobs, and build a financial bridge between the real and virtual worlds. This vision is supported by a strong focus on innovation and immersive technology.
VINAVerse: A Multisensory Metaverse
VINAVerse is VICUNA’s proprietary metaverse version, offering a unique blend of digital scent, haptic feedback, and real-time interaction. The platform can be used as a standalone application or integrated into existing businesses via a Software Development Kit (SDK) or API, free of charge. Key components include VINA FitNet (a fitness network), Meta-ID (decentralized identity), a bridge between traditional banking and decentralized finance (DeFi), a blockchain-based messenger, a metaverse zoo (MetaZoo), a referral earning system (ReferNet), democratized advertising, and MetaCredit.
The standout feature is VICUNA’s digital scent technology, which allows users to smell what they see and feel what they hear. Whether it’s the aroma of a tropical rainforest or the scent of spring flowers, the platform uses dynamic smell cartridges combined with computer vision to automatically generate appropriate scents for different objects and scenes. This technology is designed to enhance immersion without disrupting the virtual experience.
MetaZoo: A Digital Sanctuary for Animals
MetaZoo is a virtual zoo that uses augmented reality to let animals roam freely in their natural habitats while interacting with users in real time. Unlike traditional zoos, MetaZoo does not confine animals to cages; instead, it provides an educational and entertaining experience where users can explore African plains, watch lions hunt, or dive into coral reefs from their living rooms. All ticket sales are donated to global conservation projects, helping to save endangered species and promote responsible animal conservation practices. The gamified platform also allows users to earn rewards while supporting animals and plants.
VINA Token: Powering the Ecosystem
The VINA token is the native cryptocurrency of the VICUNA ecosystem. Launched in a private sale in June 2022, the token has seen significant growth, rising from $0.02 to $0.14 in market price. The public presale is ongoing, and the token is confirmed for listing on major crypto exchanges. Based on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) using the BEP-20 standard, VINA has a total supply of 4.5 billion tokens.
VINA is designed to provide a wide range of DeFi services, enabling users to achieve financial freedom through digital assets and facilitating a seamless transition from fiat to digital currency. The team continues to explore new ways to integrate digital currency into everyday life, with a focus on scalability and user accessibility.
Roadmap and Future Plans
The mega-scale VICUNA project is divided into multiple phases. The initial phase began in Q2 2022, followed by the launch of the public sale and the initial release of VINAVerse in Q4 2022. In Q1 2023, VICUNA plans to release the first virtual reality game with real sensations, allowing users to feel their opponent’s movements using advanced haptic and sensory technology. MetaZoo and FitNet are scheduled for Q2 and Q3 2023 respectively. Future offerings include 4D restaurants and enhanced sensory experiences within VINAVerse.
The platform also supports the creation and sale of digital assets in VINA-compatible formats, with peer-to-peer trading, gaming, and events. Assets can be bridged to physical reality via VICUNA Credit Bridge, further blurring the line between virtual and real-world economies.