ETHPrague 2026

ETHPrague 2026

Artur Sychov

Sychov has been a strong advocate for the idea that Virtual Reality should be persistent, user-owned, and interoperable. His work emphasizes true digital ownership through blockchain, allowing users to own virtual assets, and identities rather than merely renting them from centralized platforms. Under his leadership, Somnium Space pioneered the integration of NFTs & decentralized economy


Session

05-08
16:15
25min
Why blockchain makes everything real in Virtual Reality
Artur Sychov

Virtual Reality has long struggled with questions of authenticity, ownership, and trust. Blockchain technology addresses these challenges by introducing decentralized verification, immutable records, and true digital ownership. By linking virtual assets to blockchain-based identities and smart contracts, VR environments become economically and socially “real,” enabling users to own, trade, and pro

Application layers & Onchain products
Sladkovský Stage