What is the Metaverse? Mark Martinkov provides a simple explanation of Web 3.0 and the Spatial Web. His engaging talk walks through the evolution of Web 3.0 and humanity’s movement towards the Metaverse. Learn about emerging topics like artificial reality, the Internet of Things, and distributed technology. Mark Martinkov is a banker focused on emerging technologies in the Aerospace and Defense Sector. Formerly at Microsoft, Mark experienced the power of digital innovation firsthand. He is interested in exploring the growth of the spatial web and its potential applications to both public and private sectors. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.