Weekly Newsletter - February 1

Decentraland's 2024 Manifesto is Out! A new, powerful and future-proofed client is on the horizon.

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Decentraland Foundation
February 01, 2024


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‘Forging Foundations for the Future’ Set as Decentraland’s Theme for 2024

After a release-packed 2023, this year, the Foundation’s work will be driven by a forward-focused strategy, drawing on insights gained since Decentraland's 2020 launch, evolving market trends, community needs, and new technologies.

Centered around pivotal architectural changes, this plan lays the groundwork for Decentraland's future growth. In 2024, Foundation teams spanning from product development to marketing and all departments in between will align their efforts with 4 key goals:

  • Release a New, Advanced Desktop Client

  • Remove Entry Barriers For New Users

  • Invest in the Creation of Engaging Content

  • Support Community Growth

The primary objective of 2024 will be to construct and release the next generation of the Decentraland Client. A key component of the platform’s future foundation, a new Client is crucial to fulfilling the vision of a performant and immersive virtual social world. This new Client will be future-proof, capable of being adapted for alternative platforms—such as mobile and VR—while serving as an engine for high-quality creator tools.

Get ready, 2024 promises to be an exciting year for Decentraland with major changes already in motion!

Looking Back on Decentraland Wellness Week

Decentraland Wellness Week was amazing and so beautiful! Thank you to everyone who participated, meditated, and came to find their inner Zen. Make sure to see the watch video!

Events

Wastelands Event! | Friday, Feb 2 at 7pm UTC

A remnant of the Lich God has landed in King Gerald’s wastelands, within a mysterious temple in the deserts to the west of Antrom! Defeat the Demon Kings Army and recover the remnant before it falls into the wrong hands...Secret NFT Easter Egg, 9 NEW Wearables to claim, and MANA loot rewards!

🔥 BUILD YOUR MAP & WIN MANA 🚀 NEW BUILDERS CONTEST @ GOLFCRAFT | FEB 2 - MAY 5

Golfcraft’s NEW MOUNTAIN SEASON is here and they have a very special BUILDERS CONTEST waiting for you!

Modern Times! | Sunday, Feb 4 at 3am UTC

Step into the virtual realm of Decentraland for a cinematic experience! Join us for a special movie event featuring Charlie Chaplin’s ‘Modern Times’. Immerse yourself in the charming black-and-white world of Chaplin’s iconic character as he navigates the challenges of the modern industrial era. Grab your virtual popcorn and enjoy the magic of classic cinema in the decentralized metaverse.

Join the Metaverse Journey : WET | Tuesday, Feb 06 at 12pm UTC

水原希子氏がプロデュースするメタバースイベント「WET hosted by Kiko Mizuhara in OASIS KYOTO」を一緒に見に行きましょう！

Spottieland’s Tap In Tuesdays hosted by CJ Trax | Featured Artist: THE BLACK ROYAL | Wednesday, Feb 7 at 1am UTC

Join us every Tuesday night (8-10pm EST) for the best hip hop party in the metaverse! The Black Royal, a music artist and fashion designer from Petersburg, VA, blends rap with Motown-inspired beats, come and see him!

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