Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote "an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items"?

Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to…

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(a) Big data analytics: Refers to processing and analyzing very large datasets for patterns and insights. It is not a shared 3D virtual world network. Verdict: Incorrect.
(b) Cryptography: Means securing information through encryption and related techniques. It does not denote an immersive virtual world ecosystem. Verdict: Incorrect.
(c) Metaverse: The term is used for an interoperable network of persistent 3D virtual worlds, often involving avatars, digital assets, and virtual property rights. Verdict: Correct.
(d) Virtual matrix: This is not the standard term used for such a digital ecosystem in technology discourse. Verdict: Incorrect.