OMA3

What OMA3 does

OMA3 (Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3) is a nonprofit Swiss association founded in 2022 that functions as a Web3-native standards consortium and DAO. It develops open technical standards and infrastructure to enable an interoperable metaverse, with the explicit goal of letting users move freely between virtual worlds, own their digital assets, and verify trust programmatically. Core technical deliverables include the Inter World Portaling System (IWPS), a two-phase protocol (GraphQL-based negotiation plus client execution) for teleportation between virtual worlds; OMATrust, a decentralized trust layer comprising a cross-chain verification system, a universal identity registry, and a purpose-built Ethereum L2 called OMAChain; and a Soulbound Token-based governance system enforcing one-member-one-vote voting and tracking member reputation.

The consortium is funded through tiered annual membership fees (USD 100 to USD 5,000 based on organization size, with a reduced CHF 300 startup/educational fee) and has grown from 9 founding members in October 2022 to 60+ member organizations by October 2023, spanning metaverse platforms (Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, Upland, Dapper Labs, Alien Worlds, Yuga Labs), NFT marketplaces (Magic Eden), Web3 infrastructure (Unstoppable Domains, Wivity), and gaming studios. Members participate through working groups (Technical, Ecosystem, Portaling & Mapping, Token, NFT, Asset Transfer) and gain early access to specifications, voting rights, and pro-rata token rewards. In 2024 OMA3 introduced the OMA ERC-20 governance/rewards token and OMATrust, and in 2025 it expanded its mandate to "Open Spatial Internet" standards.

OMA3 goes to market through a community-led model: industry event presence (Web Summit, NFT.NYC, TOKEN2049, SIGGRAPH, GDC, ETHDenver), content marketing (GitHub specifications, blog/newsletter, Twitter, LinkedIn), and — most importantly — a formal liaison agreement with the Metaverse Standards Forum that exposes OMA3's standards to MSF's 1,000+ member ecosystem (including Meta, Nvidia, Epic, Unity, Tencent, and W3C). Distribution is self-serve: organizations apply online, sign a membership or participation agreement, and access working groups and GitHub-hosted specifications. OMA3 has three membership tiers (Sponsor with Board seats, Creator with working group participation, Community) and a non-member Participation Agreement channel, particularly used by MSF members to join OMA3 working groups.

Name

OMA3

Legal name

OMA3

Website

https://oma3.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OMA3 is a Swiss-association Web3 standards consortium founded in 2022 that develops open technical standards and infrastructure (IWPS, OMATrust, OMAChain, SBT governance) for an interoperable, open metaverse, serving 60+ member organizations including Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, Upland, Dapper Labs, and Yuga Labs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Open Metaverse Standards

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance Frameworks & DAO Tooling (modules, templates, standards) (FSAPAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-DAO Collaboration & Federation Tools (inter-DAO agreements, shared treasuries) (FSAPAHAK), In-Game Asset Standards & Infrastructure (NFT items, marketplaces, royalties, asset registries) (FSAPAGAE), Account Abstraction & Smart Wallet Tooling (AA SDKs, paymasters, session keys) (FSAPABAK), Governance, Controls & Policy Automation (GRC for Web3) (FSAPAJAG), Federation & Identity Standards (SAML/OIDC/OAuth, Federation Hubs) (HDADAAAG), Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federation (BPAMAEAF)

Keywords

• Web3 metaverse standards
• Open metaverse interoperability
• Decentralized identity infrastructure
• Blockchain standards consortium
• NFT royalty framework

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: OMA3 charges annual membership fees based on organization size, ranging from USD 100/year for 1-20 employee organizations to USD 5,000/year for organizations with 500+ employees. Fees are used to cover operational costs. Reduced fees of CHF 300 (~USD 325) are available for startups with 50 or fewer employees and educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OMA3 is a Swiss association-structured, DAO-governed consortium that develops technical standards and shared infrastructure for an open, interoperable Web3 metaverse. Its deliverables include the Inter World Portaling System (IWPS) for cross-world teleportation, OMATrust as a universal cross-chain identity and trust layer, the NFT Royalties Framework for enforcing royalties across platforms, and the OMA3 Token Architecture combining Soulbound Token (SBT) governance with fungible utility tokens.

Product overview

OMA3 (Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3) is a consortium/DAO structured as a Swiss association that develops technical standards and runs infrastructure for an open, interoperable metaverse. The organization functions as a standards body rather than a single product company. Its core offerings include: OMATrust (a trust layer infrastructure with cross-chain verification built on OMAChain), the Inter World Portaling System (IWPS) specification for cross-world teleportation, NFT Royalties Framework for creator protection, and the OMA3 Token Architecture combining SBTs for governance with fungible tokens for member rewards. These work together as a cohesive Web3 standards ecosystem enabling interoperability, trust, and decentralized governance across virtual worlds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OMATrust: A decentralized reputation system and trust layer for the open internet, including cross-chain verification and a universal identity registry
• IWPS (Inter World Portaling System)
• OMA Token

Products and services

• OMATrust A universal trust layer for the OMA3 ecosystem that issues verifiable credentials and supports cross-chain verification via a universal identity registry. Built for Web3 metaverse platforms and developers needing decentralized identity interoperability.
• OMATrust x402 Receipt Extension An extension to OMATrust that implements the x402 receipt standard, enabling cryptographically verifiable on-chain receipts for digital transactions and asset transfers. Targeted at Web3 platforms and digital asset service providers.
• IWPS (Inter World Portaling System) Draft Specification A technical specification enabling the seamless transfer of digital assets, avatars, and identity between independent metaverse worlds. Designed for Web3 metaverse platforms, virtual world operators, and game studios building interoperable experiences.
• OMA3 Soulbound Token (SBT) A non-transferable Soulbound Token governance mechanism enabling one-member-one-vote participation in the OMA3 DAO. Functions as membership credential and on-chain governance instrument for member organizations.
• OMA3 Token A fungible utility token that complements the SBT governance layer within the OMA3 Token Architecture. Issued to ecosystem participants to support ecosystem utility and engagement.
• NFT Royalties Framework A specification framework defining how NFT creator royalties are enforced and tracked across heterogeneous metaverse platforms. Targeted at NFT creators, marketplaces, and metaverse operators seeking consistent royalty behavior.
• OMA3 Working Groups Program Structured working groups covering Technical, NFT & Commerce, and Ecosystem topics where member organizations collaborate to develop OMA3 standards. Open to participating member organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grew from 9 founding members in October 2022 to over 60 member organizations by October 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Metaverse Standards Forum (MSF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2023A formal liaison agreement between OMA3 and MSF. MSF is the largest metaverse standards forum in the industry with over 440 members including Web2 giants Meta, Nvidia, Epic, Unity, Tencent, and W3C. The agreement allows all MSF members to participate in OMA3 working group discussions by executing a Participation Agreement. Joint efforts include NFT royalty use case development with MSF's Digital Asset Management Working Group, and collaboration on metaverse reputation standards. OMA3 handles Web3-specific standards while MSF handles general metaverse standardization (gLTF through Khronos Group, Open USD through AOUSD, etc.).
• Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2023Partnership announced in June 2023 allowing BGA members to participate in OMA3 projects including the Inter World Portaling System (IWPS). The partnership expands OMA3's reach into the blockchain gaming ecosystem and drives member acquisition. BGA members can contribute to OMA3 working groups and standards development.
• Khronos GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformal relationship through which OMA3 collaborates on standards. Khronos Group maintains the glTF (gl Graphics Library Transmission Format) standard for 3D asset interoperability. OMA3's IWPS specification interfaces with glTF for 3D asset transfer between virtual worlds. Joint panel discussion at SIGGRAPH 2023.
• Alliance for Open USD (AOUSD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformal relationship through which OMA3 collaborates on standards. AOUSD promotes the Open USD (Universal Scene Description) standard for 3D scene interchange. OMA3's IWPS leverages Open USD for 3D asset interoperability across virtual worlds. Joint panel discussion at SIGGRAPH 2023 alongside Neil Trevett (MSF), Marc Petit (Epic Games), Yu Yuan (IEEE), and Guy Martin (AOUSD).
• Financial TimesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOMA3 was a supporting partner to the Financial Times Crypto and Digital Assets Summit in London on May 8-9, 2024. OMA3 provided a 20% discount code (OMA3) for in-person and digital passes. This partnership provided marketing exposure to traditional finance audiences.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oma3dao
• GitHubgithub.com/oma3dao
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oma3

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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