> Neal Stephenson's _Snow Crash_ predicted cryptocurrency and the metaverse The ...

		mcv on Feb 16, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bing: “I will not harm you unless you harm me firs... > Neal Stephenson's _Snow Crash_ predicted cryptocurrency and the metaverse The mateverse is named after the one from Snow Crash. Did Tolkien predict the popularity of elves, dwarves, hobbits and wizards, or inspire it?