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Craig Oshrin - Top Realtor For Both Virtual And Physical Land

9 February 2022

Craigo! is a name you can trust. Craig Oshrin's entry into the metaverse came after his curiosity led him to wonder about Web 3. He helps those who want to get into the metaverse to purchase their first property.

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He wanted to be the first residential real estate agent to own his own land in the metaverse.


As a residential agent, he helps people to purchase and sell real property — real-world real estate — that is in its most tangible form. As a cyberrealtor, he helps people to purchase and sell manufactured property within the metaverse.


In Web 3, people will be able to shape the metaverse with their imaginations. The blockchain will allow people to interact with the real world in many new ways.

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Some people might feel uncomfortable knowing that part of their existence might exist in digital form. Don’t worry, says CRAIGO! If the metaverse and Web 3 aren’t for you, no need to connect. There will be industries built on the metaverse which will employ holders of digital goods. One of the key things that CRAIGO! says is most important to understand is the word: UTILITY. This provides a real-world application for digital goods like NFTs or Crypto.

You can make money in this new frontier but watch out! CRAIGO! warns that he has fallen victim to scams and wants to help you become better at navigating the world of crypto and NFTs.


The first thing is to learn security: there are rules in the house of money, and you need to know them before you do anything, because the store of information is what makes the blockchain unique. There are many different protocols for blockchains and CRAIGO! reads every morning both blockchain real estate and metaverse / WEB 3 topics to keep up on all the latest news and information.

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Facebook is re-entering the virtual reality space now that Web 3.0 is poised to take off and create an immersive online universe. As a Realtor at RE/MAX in Westport, Craig O! has been fascinated by technology that helps him to be more efficient for his clients.

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Connecticut Updates Cannabis Laws: What Businesses Need to Know

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RiteWay Crack Repair Enters 2026 Stronger Than Ever with New Website and Expanded Operations

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Popular Wine Bar, Tapas Restaurant Closes In Norwalk After Nearly A Decade

22 February 2026
NORWALK, CT — A well-known local wine bar and tapas restaurant has permanently closed its doors in Norwalk after nearly ten years of operation at The Waypointe development. Barcelona Wine Bar, located at 515 West Avenue, served Norwalk residents and visitors from its Waypointe location until this past weekend, according to a company spokesperson.

Connecticut Residents Report Nearly Double the Scams in 2025, BBB Says

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