Weekly Newsletter - April 12

Catch up with what's been happening in Decentraland with the Foundation's first quarterly report of 2024, covering over 30 product updates and much more!

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April 12, 2024

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News

Decentraland Quarterly Update: Q1 2024

While the majority of the Foundation’s product team have been hard at work on the new Desktop Client Alpha detailed in the 2024 Manifesto, almost 30 updates were released in Q1 of 2024! From a new, streamlined account creation process that utilizes social profiles, to UX improvements for creators, to more payment options in the Marketplace, new features and updates were released across the Decentraland experience.

Read about each update as well as event and conferences news, plus what’s coming next in the full report.

Events

BLASTOFF Film Festival - Award-Winning Indie Films | Live NOW

Join us for an amazing collection of Indie films from the BLASTOFF film festival, Season 11, running April 09 through 19, 2024, in the Star Cinema theater in the Decentraland Conference Center.

Capture Game 1000 $MANA Tournament by Soul Magic! | Live NOW

PvP tournament of Capture Game, the NFT trading card game of Soul Magic, will take place on April 12 and will last for 3 days. There will be a prize pool of 1000 $MANA to be won among top 30 players!

Serena Elis and Rosi Ross talk Digital Identity | April 14 @ 4pm UTC

Step into the virtual living room for a cozy fireside chat in DAYDREAM WORLD in our new education center where we will dive deep into topics about digital identity, AI, and VR. We’ll explore how we see ourselves in the digital world and what it means for our future culture.

Toxic’s TikTok Tuesday | April 16 @ 10:30pm UTC

Join me every Tuesday at 22:30 UTC at greenscreen.dcl.eth to create DCL content for TikTok (or other platforms). Got your own cool ideas? Bring 'em! Or help me turn my wild thoughts into reality. Whether you wanna be in the spotlight or play director behind the scenes, join us for Toxic's TikTok Thursday – where we turn our ideas into pure gold!

STILL CRYSTAL | ‘THE END’ Single Release Show | April 17 @ 8pm UTC

From the highs of love to the lows of grief and disillusionment, Still Crystal’s music resonates with authenticity and raw honesty. Amsterdam based singer and songwriter Cristina Popescu brings together gentle yet powerful vocals, a nuanced theatrical touch and deeply personal lyrics, into an alternative pop/rock narrative that transcends the surface.

Flicks in Facemoon: One Week | April 18 @ 6pm UTC

"One Week," released in 1920 and directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline, is a silent comedy that follows the misadventures of a newlywed couple who attempt to assemble a prefabricated house, only to encounter a series of comedic obstacles and challenges. With Keaton's trademark physical comedy and inventive visual gags, "One Week" is a testament to his unparalleled talent as a filmmaker and performer.

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