Decentraland is a decentralized virtual reality platform running on the Ethereum blockchain. Within the Decentraland platform, users can create and monetize their items and applications. Players create content using tools like SketchUp, Blender and Maya. The content can then be imported into Decentraland in the .gltf or .glb format.

The finite, walkable, 3D virtual space within Decentraland is called LAND, which is a non-fungible digital asset maintained in the Ethereum network.

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First you create your avatar, which you can adjust at your will. With the avatar, you will begin to discover the environment of Decentraland. You can talk to other avatars you meet along the way, you can dance, use various gestures, attend a concert, play poker or just walk around. You can also participate in charity events, concerts, parties, karaoke, or create these events by yourself. A list of events can be found here: List of events. However, your crypto wallet has to be connected to the game to attend and host events.

The LAND is divided into parcels, which are identified by their Cartesian coordinates (x, y). These parcels are permanently owned by community members and purchased using a MANA token. This gives users full control over the environment they create and applications, which may include anything from static 3D scenes to more interactive applications or games.

ESTATE is a non-fungible digital asset representing two or more directly adjacent LANDs associated together. These parcels have to be directly adjacent and cannot be separated by a road, square or other parcel. By merging LANDs into ESTATEs, you can easily manage multiple parcels at once. ESTATEs are especially useful in building larger scenery, which is spread over more parcels.

Some parcels are further organized into thematic communities or Districts. By organizing parcels into Districts, the community can create shared spaces with common interests and uses. You can find a list of the original District designs on GitHub. The content that makes up Decentraland is stored and distributed through a decentralized network, while ownership and transactions are verified on the Ethereum blockchain.

If you come across someone in the game who is misbehaving, you can block them. You will still see them on the screen, but they will not be able to type to you in the chat. You can also report a player to notify the Decentraland community of the player’s behavior.