
Omniscape by Transmira (Smart Cities)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
- Product: Omniscape, a Metaverse platform that blends Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) experiences, linking them to real-world locations 
- Company Name: Transmira, Inc. 
- Industry: XR/Metaverse, Identity, Digital Marketing, Smart Cities, Real Estate 
- Website URL: https://omniscape.com/ 
- Geographic Reach: Global (with activations in cities like Miami, Las Vegas, and more) 
- BSV Integration Start Date: Circa 2020 
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Inefficiencies or Risks:
Traditional AR/VR and Web3 applications suffered from isolated ecosystems, unreliable data tracking, limited real-world utility, and monetization barriers. Brands struggled to connect virtual experiences to tangible customer actions in the physical world.
Why Traditional Systems Were Insufficient:
Centralized platforms lacked scalability, trust, and interoperability. AR and VR apps were largely siloed, limiting their use in commerce, marketing, and identity-based engagement. Additionally, most blockchain networks couldn't handle the transaction volume or speed required for real-time immersive environments.
WHY BSV?
Ideal Solution Factors:
BSV offered fast, low-cost transactions, high scalability, and a stable protocol. These attributes were essential for Omniscape’s real-time, global XR metaverse with frequent microtransactions and tokenized assets.
Comparison to Other Blockchains:
Transmira evaluated various blockchain protocols. BSV was ultimately chosen due to its unmatched transaction throughput, minimal fees (often fractions of a penny), and ability to support massive data volumes at scale—essential for geolocation-based XR features and tokenized real-world assets.
SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
Overview:
Omniscape is an XR metaverse platform blending AR, VR, IoT, and AI, powered by BSV. It enables users to interact with digital twins of real-world objects and locations, tokenize assets, and redeem virtual goods for physical items.
Key Components:
- Data Logging: IoT integration allows sensor data (e.g., from smart appliances or urban infrastructure) to be visualized and secured on-chain. 
- Tokenization: 3D objects (e.g., coffee cups, real estate, avatars) are tokenized and linked to real-world value. 
- Identity: Users can scan and tokenize avatars, linking them to secure on-chain identities. 
- Virtual Real Estate: Real-world geographic locations are tokenized and tradable as metaverse real estate. 
- Experiential Marketing: Brands drop branded 3D items (like tacos or sneakers) in physical locations, redeemable via the app. 
Partners:
Collaborations include support from Fabriik, and BSV Blockchain Association ecosystem initiatives.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
Rollout Phases:
- Initial beta testing and limited brand campaigns (e.g., in Miami) 
- Progressive feature rollout: MetaPets, Digital Twins, Avatar Registry 
- Expanding to city-scale digital twin projects (e.g., casinos, retail environments) 
System Integration:
Built to integrate with retail systems, payment processors, and real-world redemption partners.
Onboarding:
Educating partners (brands, businesses) about XR and blockchain utility, with a focus on simplicity—consumers don’t need wallets or crypto knowledge.
OUTCOMES & BUSINESS IMPACT
- Quantifiable Improvements: 
- Enhanced brand engagement through gamified AR campaigns 
- Increased physical store visits via virtual object redemptions 
- New monetization models for digital assets, avatars, and virtual real estate 
Before vs After:
Traditional digital ads offered low engagement; Omniscape’s campaigns led to real-world foot traffic and tangible sales (e.g., taco/pizza redemption events).
Stakeholder Feedback:
Brands appreciated simplified onboarding and the ability to run immersive, trackable, and high-ROI marketing campaigns with minimal blockchain friction.
CHALLENGES & MITIGATIONS
Challenges:
- Misunderstanding of the metaverse concept by businesses and consumers 
- Need for a seamless user experience without exposing blockchain complexity 
Mitigations:
- Built-in abstraction layer: users don’t need crypto knowledge or wallets 
- Lean, scalable infrastructure on BSV allows seamless global deployment 
FUTURE VISION
Expansion Plans:
- Scale digital twin projects across global smart cities 
- Broaden virtual real estate marketplace 
- Expand avatar-based AI assistants and MetaPets 
Planned Features:
- Deeper integration of micropayments 
- Expanded NFT and tokenized asset offerings 
- Enhanced identity and reputation systems using BSV 
TESTIMONIAL HIGHLIGHTS
"BSV was the only one that could keep up with the speed and volume we needed. It was a clear choice.” — Robert Rice, CEO of Transmira
“Instead of walking around looking for Pokémon, imagine finding a 3D Starbucks cup you can redeem for a real coffee—that’s the utility we’re building.” — Robert Rice (Paraphrased)
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