Description
High Rise is a virtual world and social networking platform that combines elements of social media with the immersive experiences of a metaverse, launched in 2015 and based out of San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and customize avatars, build rooms, host parties, and engage with a vast community within a digital ecosystem. Drawing inspiration from popular games such as Animal Crossing, The Sims, Second Life, and Habbo Hotel, the platform encourages user-generated content and personal expression through thousands of clothing and furniture items, allowing for millions of unique combinations. With a focus on fostering social connections and creativity, High Rise incorporates web3 functionalities, suggesting the usage of blockchain technology for digital collectibles, item ownership, trading, and authentication. It offers a broad array of features, including real-time virtual chat, content sharing, and news feeds, aiming to create a "world of dreams" for its users. The company, which operates with a completely remote workforce, includes professionals from various domains, supported by prominent investors like YCombinator and Maveron. As of a recent estimate, Hig...
High Rise is a virtual world and social networking platform that combines elements of social media with the immersive experiences of a metaverse, launched in 2015 and based out of San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and customize avatars, build rooms, host parties, and engage with a vast community within a digital ecosystem. Drawing inspiration from popular games such as Animal Crossing, The Sims, Second Life, and Habbo Hotel, the platform encourages user-generated content and personal expression through thousands of clothing and furniture items, allowing for millions of unique combinations. With a focus on fostering social connections and creativity, High Rise incorporates web3 functionalities, suggesting the usage of blockchain technology for digital collectibles, item ownership, trading, and authentication. It offers a broad array of features, including real-time virtual chat, content sharing, and news feeds, aiming to create a "world of dreams" for its users. The company, which operates with a completely remote workforce, includes professionals from various domains, supported by prominent investors like YCombinator and Maveron. As of a recent estimate, Hig...
