Brautigan and Tuck Holdings was founded in the virtual world of Second Life in October 2006. Co-founder and CEO, IntLibber Brautigan had a vision for a virtual world built on the principles and vision of Neal Stephenson in his novel Snow Crash, where a free-market ungoverned future was possible through contract law and personal accountability.
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What is Second Life?
Second Life, aka SL, is a 3 dimensional virtual world with fully functional economic tools, like a currency exchangable for real world currencies in both directions. Users of SL, via their 'avatars,' can construct buildings, script programmable objects, upload textures, music, 3D models, animations, clothing, furnishings, vehicles, or anything else that can be imagined and used. These virtual goods can also be bought and sold in a free and open market, unfettered by real-world regulations or taxation.
The power of these tools makes the software of Second Life a fantastic platform for real world businesses already engaged in e-Commerce on flat 2-D websites, by bringing brick and mortar back into the internet. With 3 dimensions, businesses can create 3D models of their real-world products for people to examine in greater detail than what is typically possible in a flat 2D webstore. Consumers can try out virtual versions of those products in the simulated environment, whether obtained as complimentary promotional items, or by purchasing them from a virtual retailer, to help build brand loyalty. As an example, Nissan has provided free virtual copies of its Sentra automobile to build brand awareness.
Such capabilities demonstrate that SL is becoming the next phase of the internet -- an evolution from web to a grid, or 'metaverse,’ from two dimensions to three. In SL one can interact and communicate with others in real time via text chat or voice discussion. Media presentations can be viewed with customers and colleagues, teleconference or video-conference with global staff, something that many companies are already taking advantage of, such as IBM.
What is Brautigan & Tuck Holdings?
BNT is primarily a property development company that has operated since its October 2006 inception in Second Life, and now owns and manages 42 'sims' in SL. Tenants can purchase land in any of the Ancapistan estates and maintain viable businesses and organizations in highly polished and professional environments. Additionally, we offer many residential sims and even occasional void sims for interested parties. BNT is second to none in customer service and orientation to the SL metaverse.
BNT also hosts the Ancapistan Capital Exchange, where residents have a chance to make Linden dollars by investing in Second Life companies, trading their stocks, stock options, as well as currency and land futures. Business developers can list their companies on the exchange, under the standards of the SL Exchange Commission, to raise capital for growth in a micro-cap setting. Investors can then enjoy their profits by exchanging their Lindens (L$) for US dollars or other real-world currencies via the ACE Currency Exchange. Many residents of Second Life make a living from their business activities in SL. With creativity, hard work, and a little luck, the opportunities are endless!
