Weekly Newsletter - Feb 20

A special birthday celebration, More Open Calls with $$ prizes, and this week's events.

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Decentraland Turns 5!!! šŸŽ‚

Today, Decentraland officially turns 5 years old, and this milestone wouldnā€™t be possible without all of you! šŸ’œ

From builders and creators to explorers and collectors, Decentraland is what it is today because of everyone who has been part of the journey.

Thatā€™s why weā€™re inviting ALL of you to jump in and celebrate together! šŸŽ‚

āœØ Whatā€™s Happening? āœØ

šŸŽˆ Official Birthday Party ā€“ Letā€™s kick things off in style TODAY at 10pm UTC (starting soon!) at the Orbit Stage created by Rizk with beats by Stoney! šŸŖ©

šŸŽ FREE Wearable Giveaway ā€“ Stop by Genesis Plaza before the party today to grab an exclusive celebratory wearable!

šŸ§  DCL Trivia Challenge ā€“ Test your Decentraland knowledge and win Wearables throughout the party!

šŸ“ø Social Contest ā€“Share why you joined and tag @Decentraland on X by 12am UTC Feb 23 for a chance to win 500 MANA. 5 winners will be randomly selected! Winners announced on February 24.

Whether youā€™ve been here since day one or youā€™re just getting started, this is a celebration you donā€™t want to miss. See you there! šŸ„³

Follow the Beat: Music Talent Trail Open Call šŸŽ¶

In Decentraland, music has always been an integral part of the experience, uniting the community through shared performances. From virtual acoustic sets to DJs in neon-lit clubs, the community has hosted a diverse range of artists and genres, creating moments that are as real as any physical festival. Now is the time to reinvest in the Decentraland music scene by supporting the performers, venue creators, and music lovers who make these events possible.

Enter the Music Talent Trail Open Call!

šŸ’° $700 USD paid in MANA for selected venues
šŸ“… Deadline: Sunday, March 2

Letā€™s turn up the volume! Submit your venue and performance idea to the open call.

3D Contest for MVFW Closing Soon! ā°

3D Builders, there are only a few days left to submit your ideas for MVFW! Create a 3D space that brings Infinite Identities to life, pushing the boundaries of self-expression.

šŸ’° $4K Prize Pool
šŸ“… Deadline: Sunday, February 23

Visit the blog for all of the details on all of the competitions, the criteria to participate and also where to enter them.

Set those Reminders: Community All Hands šŸ“†

Join the Decentraland Foundation for our Community All Hands on February 26 at 3 PM UTC!

Get the latest updates on the platform, upcoming initiatives, and hear more about all of the events and open calls. This is your chance to connect with the team, ask questions, and share your thoughts directly. Be sure to join the Discord so you are ready and mark your calendars!

Decentraland is home to a constant stream of community-organized events. In addition to staying up to date with this newsletter, you can also browse through the Decentraland Event Page and check in with the Blog to find out what's going on right now and in the future.

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