Can Virtual Worlds Cure Loneliness? Here's What Decentraland's Data Shows

Research shows that shared experiences—not scrolling—are what spark connection online. In Decentraland, users spend an average of 41 minutes per session chatting, dancing, and making friends in real time. With nearly 1M Emotes triggered and over 10K new friendships formed this year alone, the data tells a powerful story about presence in digital spaces.

Meet the Communities Jumpstart Winners

A huge congrats to the first wave of Community Leads selected for Decentraland’s Communities Jumpstart Program, a six-month pilot designed to empower those who bring people together in-world.

Hola DCL! (Lead: MeryShark)

A Spanish-speaking hub connecting global users through weekly meetups, talks, and cultural events.

Last Slice Creators (Lead: Lastraum)

A creator-led community supporting scene builders with weekly building sessions and tutorials—always pushing the limits with the SDK.

Decentraland Japan (Lead: Kenji)

A Japan-based community focused on supporting creators and builders from both Web2 and Web3 backgrounds.

Community Building DCL (Lead: Canessa)

A long-running social group bringing users together to foster a positive climate and culture for those helping Decentraland grow.

Beyond The NFT (Lead: Sinful)

A weekly talk show welcoming creators, musicians, artists, and community members to explore the cultural side of Web3.

Breathwork & Meditation Corner (Lead: Clyde2#a5c9)

Guided breathwork and mindfulness sessions in calming virtual spaces designed to help users unwind.

SheFi (Lead: Msjoedor)

The SheFi community in Decentraland, empowering women and nonbinary individuals through Web3 education and events.

MoFyahs Crew (Lead: StoneyEye)

A community for reggae and dub fans celebrating music, art, and culture tied to positive vibes and unity.

RAGE (Lead: MultiNFT)

A music-driven community known for high-energy concerts, DJ sets, and festival collaborations.

MetaBeast Roaming Party Crew (Lead: MAKE)

A roaming event group throwing spontaneous parties and creative meetups across Decentraland.

Pink Oasis (Lead: LosCat)

A women-led community and DJ collective hosting uplifting house and disco parties that celebrate empowerment, creativity, and cultural fusion.

Pixel-Business (Lead: Fabio)

A community for everyday users turning their ideas into digital ventures—offering talks and tutorials on how to build and protect your own “pixel-business.”

Immersive Arts Community (Lead: Fractilians)

A community dedicated to showcasing immersive installations and supporting 3D artists across the virtual world.

Play&Earn Community (Lead: MetaDoge)

A play-to-earn game-focused community with tournaments and blockchain gaming education.

ABC Decentraland (Lead: BillyTeacoin)

A community for those who love learning and exploring everything Decentraland has to offer.

Chiri Storytelling & The Impossible Dimension (Lead: Lazaro)

A narrative-driven art community following Chiri’s evolving world through interactive storytelling, workshops, and creative meetups.

Soul Magic (Lead: Mazzak)

A gaming-focused community hosting casual play events and campaigns where participants can earn NFT cards, Wearables, and other in-world rewards.

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