Interviews with Metaverse Industry Professionals

Abstract

This dataset contains qualitative interview data and thematic analysis exploring perspectives from professionals working in the emerging metaverse industry. The research aims to provide insight into the current state, challenges, and future directions of metaverse development from the viewpoint of experts actively shaping the space. Data includes anonymized transcriptions of semi-structured interviews conducted with stakeholders across sectors such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), blockchain, gaming, digital economy, immersive experience design, and virtual social platforms. Key topics discussed include metaverse infrastructure, user adoption, digital identity and privacy, governance, interoperability, technological innovation, and commercial applications. The dataset also includes coded themes and supporting analysis files developed through qualitative research methods, providing transparency into the coding process and enabling further academic and industry-focused research. The purpose of this collection is to support ongoing scholarly discussion and bridge knowledge between industry practitioners and the research community.