Netflix acquires Ready Player Me, a metaverse identity platform powered by a16z.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that streaming giant Netflix has announced the acquisition of Ready Player Me, a metaverse identity platform powered by a16z. The specific acquisition amount and terms have not yet been disclosed. Ready Player Me will cease operations on January 31, 2026, and all team members will be integrated into Netflix.

Previously, it was reported that Ready Player Me had raised approximately $72 million in funding, with prominent industry figures such as Roblox co-founder David Baszucki, Twitch co-founder Justin Kan, and GitHub co-founder Tom Preston-Werner among its investors. (TechinAsia)