With the development of the Internet in the 1990s, technology has been constantly evolving and impacting people's daily lives. Currently, there is a strong emphasis on the concept of the metaverse as a new technology that represents a 3D digital space, integrating the real world with virtual and augmented reality. The metaverse concept is based on blockchain technology, which aims to ensure transparency, security, and decentralization in the virtual space where users can participate through digital avatars in various activities. The conducted research explored the attitudes of Croatian participants towards the future of the metaverse and its impact on social and business life. According to the research findings, the majority of participants believe in the development and utilization of the metaverse in the future, possibly influenced by modern society's everyday use of digital interaction as a means of communication. The research also reveals that people see the potential of the metaverse in different aspects of private and business life, such as education, entertainment, business, social interactions, fashion, and tourism. Despite the optimism of the participants toward the metaverse, the research included skeptics who express concerns about privacy, security, and the overall impact of the metaverse on people's physical and mental well-being. The analysis of the research uncovered various perspectives on the future of the metaverse. Since most participants believe that the metaverse will become a reality, people should be more educated in technological terms to facilitate a better understanding, build trust, and potentially embrace this new type of technology in the future.