Metaverse-related non-fungible token (NFT) sales grew by 27% in August compared to July, according to a new report from DappRadar.
The total number of metaverse NFT transactions reached 13,927 last month, even though the overall trading volume slipped slightly to $6.5 million. An analyst at DappRadar said this shows people may be “slowly sneaking back into virtual worlds.”
The metaverse enjoyed massive hype in 2021 and 2022, fueled by speculation and big expectations. But interest cooled through 2023 and afterwards. The latest rise in sales could point to a small comeback in activity.
Metaverse NFT Sales Show Signs of Revival
In July 2025, metaverse-related NFT sales totaled $6.7 million from 10,900 transactions, a sharp rise from $3.7 million in sales and 12,800 transactions in June, according to DappRadar.
In August, sales volume increased to 13,927 transactions, even though the total trading value dipped slightly to $6.5 million. DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas said the numbers indicate that the “metaverse isn’t dead yet” and that users seem to be “sneaking back into virtual worlds.”
Companies are also continuing to explore metaverse projects. In March, the artificial intelligence startup Infinite Reality bought Napster, once a file-sharing platform, now a music streaming service, with the goal of building a music-focused metaverse. Separately, in February, DTTM Operations, a company owned by Donald Trump, filed for trademarks linked to a metaverse and NFT marketplace based on the former U.S. president’s brand.
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