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Weekly Newsletter - January 11
Social Sign In is live, list of speakers available for Wellness Week, and the Artist Open Call is live for Art Week—a lot happening in Decentraland this Week!
Make new friends, explore diverse events, and spark your creativity in Decentraland, a virtual social world built and owned by its community.
News
No digital wallet? No worries! 🤝
Thanks to @magic_labs, Decentraland account creation has been simplified—just sign in with your favorite social profile and Magic will handle wallet setup for you behind the scenes.
Jump in and start exploring! 🚀
— Decentraland (@decentraland)
4:15 PM • Jan 11, 2024
Introducing “Social Sign In” for Seamless User Onboarding!
The latest feature, “Social Sign In,” eliminates the need to create a Web3 wallet, simplifying user onboarding.
In partnership with Magic, this release ensures:
Effortless Onboarding: users can now join our platform without the complexities of managing a digital wallet.
Secure Integration: Powered by Magic, user authentication allows for a passwordless login and a Delegated Key Management System to keep information secure.
Why It Matters:
Accelerated Growth: Removal of wallet requirement opens the door to a broader audience, expanding the user base.
Enhanced Experience: A frictionless onboarding equals happier, engaged users.
Top-Notch Security: Robust security ensures data protection.
If creating a wallet has been your hesitation in the past, it’s time to jump in to Decentraland.
Apply to the Metaverse Art Week Open Call!
Decentraland Art Week 2024 Open Call! 🎨
Embark on a creative journey by designing a 3D gallery for #DCLAW24. A chance to blend art and technology in a virtual realm.
Prizes include $1,500 USDT and a 4x4 LAND plot in the main event plaza.
📅 Deadlines:
Submit by Jan 28, 2024… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Decentraland (@decentraland)
10:53 PM • Jan 11, 2024
Be part of Decentraland Art Week! The 5th edition of the festival returns from March 26-29, 2024. As part of the Open Call, Creators are invited to submit a proposal for a new 3D gallery showcasing a site-specific art exhibition.
You can also apply to the MESH 3D VR Art Fair Open Call, the companion event to MVAW, also taking place in the Art Fair Plaza, to be one of 30 selected artists that will receive a 12 x 12m virtual cube in Decentraland to fill with their own MESHfair installation. Good luck to all who apply!
Speakers List Dropped for Decentraland Wellness Week
Decentraland Wellness Week is Approaching! You can expect the full Ultimate Guide with events, panels, experiences, and more, but for now, scan the list of speakers—maybe there’s someone you know?
Emma Shapiro, Artist, Contributor, Hyperallergic, Editor-at-large, Don’t Delete Art
Lidia Yadlos, Co-Founder, Editor-In-Chief, Blockster
Kim Currier, Marketing Lead, Decentraland Foundation
Dr. Venus Ramos MD, Rehabilitation Physician
Stephanie Mara Fox, Somatic Nutritional Counselor
Katka Salandova, Sports Psychologist, Kelios Coaching
Miriam Schulman, Founder, The Inspiration Place
Heather Hester, Founder, Chrysalis
Iman Abrishamchi, Master Certified Coach; Faculty Member, Beckett McInroy
Nikki Innocent, Holistic Career Coach / DEI & Leadership Strategist, nikkiinnocent.com
Eric Usher, Co-Founder, Just Checking In
Shelley VanWitzenburg, Program Director for SpottieLand and TRU Band Room in Decentraland, Cofounder, Songbird Collective
HICeeCee, Artist, #MetaverseMonday Host & Community Builder
CK Bubbles, Nail Artist & Creative, Building a Beauty Interaction Company and Community
Jο Edor, wellness coach, EncompassWell sanctuary
OgiWorlds, VRM and Virtual Reality artist, @OgiWorlds
Bay Backner, Assistant Professor, Emerging Technology, Berklee Valencia
Events
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