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Justin Tsugranes

Blockchain Project Idea: VirtuState

January 22, 2023

Justin Tsugranes

Justin Tsugranes

An Interactive Augmented Reality Real Estate Agency Built on Blockchain Technology

Blockchain

XR/AR/VR

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This document outlines a vision for a new real estate experience, where buyers can use virtual reality to tour properties, purchase them with cryptocurrency, and tokenize furnishings to create a rental property with cash flow. It also addresses current pain points in the real estate industry, such as the time-consuming and money-consuming process of purchasing a property.

THE VISION / THE PITCH

Imagine this: you're driving through one of your favorite up-and-coming neighborhoods and you spot a new house listed for sale; a beautiful single-family home with a guest house. You put on your Google glasses or your favorite VR glasses and enter the Keller Williams Metaverse of properties.

You proceed to go on a virtual tour of the property. You enter through the front door and explore the kitchen, living room, bathrooms, and bedrooms. You don't like the furniture that is placed on the property, so you use the Ethan Allen integrated furniture selector to find the bedroom set you want. You place your new bed on the other side of the room and add a huge digital picture frame that will show off that one-of-a-kind NFT Artwork you bought.

In the master bathroom, you want an artificial rain head, so you use the Lowes home improvement integration to shop for the showers that you want in your new home. You then head out to the garage and use the Lowes integration again to add organizational shelving and storage solutions.

You visit the guest house and decide it would be perfect as a short-term Airbnb rental. You use the Ikea integration to fully stock the new space. You use the calculator to calculate the current price of the property, including all of the additions that you have added along the way.

The numbers work out and you found that not only did you find your dream home, but you also have a great additional cash flow that will help you pay off the property even faster than you originally planned. You deposit the Bitcoin that you’ve been holding onto as a long-term investment into a decentralized lending and borrowing platform as collateral to finance your own loan. You borrow the funds in the form of USDC and approve the transaction of the home and all tokenizing home furnishings that you added along the way.

You have instantly transferred ownership of the house and you receive a delivery and install date for all of the physical items you purchased. You list the rental property with renderings of all of the new furnishings for rent so you can start attracting renters.

All of this happened in a matter of 1 hour. The next day, all of the new furnishings for your home and rental arrive. Your furniture is placed exactly as you placed it on the app. Your fixtures are installed. Your garage is organized and ready for you. Your rental space is set up and beautiful. The next day, your first renters arrive. The renters have their crypto wallet connected to the rental app and a smart contract binds their commitment. Every 24 hours, their cryptocurrency is transferred from their wallet to yours.

Through a deal that you set up, that cryptocurrency is instantly applied towards paying off your loan balance on the property or wherever else you direct it to be sent. You receive the cash flow every day someone is staying in your rental and that cash is automatically routed wherever best suits your financial strategy. You are able to compound your earnings daily. It is frictionless, seamless, and happens at the speed of light.

LET’S TALK ABOUT CURRENT PAIN POINTS

Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of the solution, let’s talk about the current pain points in the world of real estate purchasing and investing.

Pain points include a lot of friction in property purchases; having to set up a time to view a property; having to bring an agent; working off of other people’s schedules; having to drive around town; dealing with broken lock boxes; sellers having to leave the property for every show; sellers having to find somewhere to bring their pets; sellers having to constantly keep their home perfectly clean for any impromptu tours; it takes an extremely long time for money to move around the world through multiple financial institutions; the cost of title search fees; dealing with banks, getting loans, and finding creative financing; the cost of loan fees and closing fees; and the overall time-consuming, money-consuming, pain in the ass experience of purchasing real estate.

THE SOLUTION: AN INTERACTIVE METAVERSE REAL ESTATE AGENCY BUILT ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

The solution is an interactive Metaverse real estate agency built on blockchain technology. As a buyer, I want to put on my virtual reality goggles and enter the Cardone Capital Metaverse, the Keller Williams Metaverse, or ReMax Metaverse, or even one big MLS Metaverse with all properties listed for sale.

The properties have all been tokenized into NFTs and listed in the metaverse. As a buyer, I want to walk up to a property that I’m interested in and enter the property. I want to tour the property inside and out and, if I decide to purchase, I want to be able to instantly trade my bitcoin or another crypto asset that the seller accepts for the NFT property. The seller can also issue a loan to finance the purchase. Once the buyer has purchased the property, they can have access to an integrated suite of home improvement and furnishing services. With this suite, the buyer can select and purchase furniture, fixtures, and décor for the property from major retailers like Ethan Allen, Lowes, and Ikea. They can also purchase NFT artwork to add to the walls of the home. The furniture, fixtures, and artwork will then be delivered and installed in the property, and the buyer can pay for it with their crypto assets.

The buyer can also use the integrated suite to set up a short-term rental on the property, such as Airbnb. All of the rental payments will be made in crypto and can be routed to the buyer's crypto wallet, which they can then use to pay down the loan.

The entire process is frictionless and seamless and provides a great additional income stream for the buyer.

THE IMPLEMENTATION

Now that we have established the vision and the pitch, let's talk about how to bring it to life. We need to implement a decentralized platform to facilitate the process. The platform will consist of a blockchain-based framework that allows for the tokenization of real estate, a cryptocurrency wallet for buyers to store their funds, and integrations with major retailers and services in order to purchase furniture, fixtures, and décor for the property. It will also include an AI-driven virtual reality engine to enable buyers to take virtual tours of the property.

The platform will also include a decentralized lending and borrowing platform, on which buyers can deposit their crypto assets as collateral to finance their own loan. The platform will also include a smart contract system to bind the commitment of buyers and renters. Additionally, an integrated calculator will enable buyers to quickly and easily calculate the full price of the property and all tokenizing home furnishings that they have added along the way.

The platform will need to be user-friendly and intuitive so that buyers can easily navigate the interface and access the services they need. Additionally, the platform will need to be secure, as it will be handling sensitive financial data and transactions. The platform will also need to be built on top of a blockchain so that transactions are secure, trustless, and immutable, and to enable buyers to take advantage of the speed and efficiency of blockchain technology. Finally, the platform will need to include a customer support system, so that buyers can get help if they need it.

The platform will need to be scalable so that it can accommodate a large number of users and transactions. It will need to be able to handle a large volume of data and transactions, as well as support multiple cryptocurrencies, in order to provide a comprehensive real estate solution. Additionally, the platform will need to be resilient, to ensure that it can handle any potential disruptions or outages without impacting the user experience. Finally, the platform will need to be built with a high degree of security, so that users' data and transactions are kept safe and secure.

THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Now that we have a vision and a pitch for our platform, we need to develop a plan to bring it to life. The plan should include the design of the user experience and the architecture of the platform, the development process and timeline, the resources needed to complete the project, the testing and QA process, and the launch plan. It should also include a budget for the project, and a timeline for the rollout of the platform to ensure that all of the features are implemented in a timely and efficient manner. Additionally, the plan should include an evaluation process to measure the success of the platform after launch.

To ensure the success of the platform, we need to address the following points:

This plan should ensure that all aspects of the platform are taken into account and addressed, from user experience and architecture to development and timeline, resources, testing and QA, launch plan, budget and timeline for rollout, and evaluation process. Once the plan is in place, the development team can begin to create the platform and test it for quality assurance. Finally, the platform can be launched and monitored for success.

THE IMPLEMENTATION TEAM

Now that we have an implementation plan in place, we need to assemble a team of developers and designers to build the platform. The team should include developers and designers that are experienced in building blockchain-based platforms, as well as those with experience in user experience and design, virtual reality, and AI-driven solutions. Additionally, the team should include product and project managers to ensure that the project is completed on time and on budget. The team should also include customer support specialists, who can provide support to users if they have any issues with the platform. Finally, the team should include a marketing specialist, who can help promote the platform and ensure that users are aware of its features and benefits. Once the team is assembled, the team should develop a timeline for the project and create a roadmap for the platform. The roadmap should include a timeline for the development and launch of the platform, as well as milestones for testing, QA, and customer feedback. Additionally, the roadmap should include resources that are needed for the project, such as hardware, software, and personnel. The roadmap should also include a budget for the project and a timeline for the rollout of the platform, to ensure that all of the features are implemented in a timely and efficient manner. Finally, the roadmap should include an evaluation process to measure the success of the platform after launch. This will ensure that the platform is built according to the plan and that it meets the user’s needs and expectations.

Once the roadmap is complete, the team should begin to develop the platform based on the roadmap. The development process should include coding the platform, testing it for quality assurance, and launching the platform. The team should also provide customer support to users if they have any issues with the platform and should monitor the platform for any issues or bugs that may arise.

Once the platform is launched, the team should monitor the platform for success and should be prepared to make any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed. Additionally, the team should create a feedback loop to ensure that users are satisfied with the platform and that any issues or bugs are addressed in a timely manner. Finally, the team should continue to monitor the platform and make any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed to ensure that the platform meets the user’s needs.

THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

Once the team is assembled and the roadmap is complete, the team should begin to develop the platform based on the roadmap. The development process should include coding the platform, testing it for quality assurance, and launching the platform. The team should also provide customer support to users if they have any issues with the platform and should monitor the platform for any issues or bugs that may arise.

Once the development process is complete, the team should launch the platform to the public. Before launching, the team should perform a series of tests to ensure that the platform works as expected, and should make any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed. Additionally, the team should create a customer support system, to ensure that users can get help if they need it. The team should also create a system for monitoring the platform and making any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed. This will ensure that the platform meets the user’s needs and works as expected.

Once the platform is launched, the team should monitor the platform for success and be prepared to make any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed. Additionally, the team should create a feedback loop to ensure that users are satisfied with the platform and that any issues or bugs are addressed in a timely manner. Finally, the team should continue to monitor the platform and make any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed to ensure that the platform meets the user’s needs.

To ensure the success of the platform, the team should also create a bug-tracking system, to ensure that all issues are tracked and addressed. Additionally, the team should create a system for monitoring the platform and making any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed. This will ensure that the platform meets the user’s needs and works as expected.

The team should also create a customer support system, to ensure that users can get help if they need it. This should include a dedicated customer service portal, as well as a customer support system that is available via email, phone, or live chat. Additionally, the team should create a system for monitoring the platform and making any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed.

The team should also create a customer support system, to ensure that users can get help if they need it. This should include a dedicated customer service portal, as well as a customer support system that is available via email, phone, or live chat. Additionally, the team should create a system for monitoring the platform and making any necessary changes or improvements that may be needed. The team should also provide customer support to users if they have any issues with the platform and should monitor the platform for any issues or bugs that may arise. Finally, the team should create a system for measuring the success of the platform, to ensure that it meets the user’s needs and expectations.

The team should then create a marketing plan to promote the platform and ensure that users are aware of its features and benefits. The marketing plan should include strategies for marketing the platform, such as social media, content marketing, and email campaigns. Additionally, the team should create a system for tracking user engagement and feedback, in order to measure the success of the platform.

Finally, the team should create a system for measuring the success of the platform, to ensure that it meets the user’s needs and expectations. This should include metrics such as user engagement and satisfaction, user retention, and revenue generation. Additionally, the team should create a system for tracking user engagement and feedback, in order to measure the success of the platform. This will ensure that the platform meets the user’s needs and works as expected.