What is life going to be like one hundred years from now? What about a thousand? While it’s impossible to say for sure what the future will look like, modern technology is evolving rapidly and can give us a sneak peek into what kind of developments we can expect. Issues like climate change, for example, will shape our future in ways we can’t yet imagine. Not only that, but our lives are moving online. Everything from digital storage to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have moved us towards a more virtual future. If you’re looking to get a taste of what life will be like in the year 3000, read on for some technological lifestyle tips.

1. Go Green

Climate change will be one of the most consequential issues in our society, and it will continue to be well into the future. It’s hard to imagine a task that’s more important than maintaining a safe and habitable earth. While the largest steps towards tackling climate change will be left to governments and major corporations, there’s a lot you can do to reduce your carbon footprint on an individual level. While the beneficial effects on the environment should be more than enough motivation, going green at home will also save you money on your energy bill. Eco-friendly homes with features like solar panels are also becoming more desirable with homeowners in the United States, so you’ll likely see a good return on your investment if you upgrade and install green technology.

2. Digitize Your Photo Collection

The days of having boxes full of photo albums and pictures lying around the house are over, and almost everyone is moving their photographs online. You don’t need to throw away your physical copies, but many people love the ability to have access to their entire library of favorite memories from anywhere in the world on services like Dropbox, Google Photos, or Flickr. You can clear up some free space around the house and on your hard drive, as well as giving yourself a backup copy of your favorite memories, with online picture storage. In the event your photographs sustain any damage or become lost, you’ll always have a backup copy of all of your most important moments, only a click away.

3. Learn About Cryptocurrency

You’ve probably heard at least something about cryptocurrency over the last few years, and more and more people are starting to buy in. If you’re unfamiliar with cryptocurrency, it’s essentially a type of digitized virtual currency that can be exchanged freely and anonymously. What used to be an niche investment fueled by physical tokens has now become a real player in the world of finance and business. The big players like Bitcoin are starting to be available even on mainstream apps like Coinbase, CashApp and Robinhood and buying ethereum with a credit card is easier than ever. Whether or not you decide to financially involve yourself in digital currency, there’s no denying that crypto isn’t going anywhere, so it’s a good idea to make sure that you understand it.

4. Turn Your Home into a Smart Home

The number of smart appliances and devices that you can find on the market is growing exponentially, and you’ll probably be shocked by how much of your home can take advantage of these advances. While devices like virtual assistants and smart doorbells are on the rise, these are only just the beginning when it comes to smart technology. A smart thermostat, for example, is a great idea. Not only does the automation and scheduling make it easier to regulate temperature in a more specific way. Being more judicious about when you consume energy, especially when you invest in appliances that are energy efficient, will produce savings that will show up on your energy bill at the end of the month.

Preparing for far off events can seem like a fool’s errand, it’s difficult enough to predict what’s going to happen next week. However, there are plenty of trends that can give us a good idea of where we’re heading and new technologies that can help us feel like we’re living in that future right now. Whether it’s learning about how currency will work, bringing more of your life online, or adapting more sustainable practices to help maintain the stability of our climate, there’s a lot you can do to fast-forward to a more advanced lifestyle if you want to. The future is going to be sustainable and it’s going to be digital; follow these tips and you’ll find yourself well on your way to living in the year 3000.