Decentraland

**Decentraland launches voice features** to enhance virtual world connections. Two new communication tools are now live: - **Community Voice Streaming** - Join group conversations to hang out or plan events - **Private Voice Chat** - Call friends directly for one-on-one conversations These features make it easier to connect with friends and engage with communities around shared interests within the virtual world. *Ready to start talking? Jump into Decentraland and try the new voice features.*

**Decentraland marks first anniversary** of its Desktop Client launch, which delivered faster performance and improved connectivity. **Key achievements over the past year:** - Creators developing more ambitious virtual experiences - Strengthened technical infrastructure - Thriving community programs The virtual world platform reports **growing momentum** driven by its creator community. The Desktop Client was part of Decentraland's broader strategy to future-proof the platform for VR and mobile experiences. This milestone follows Decentraland's 2023 "Year of the Creator" initiative, which introduced 68 new features including SDK 7 and Smart Wearables to enhance creative possibilities. The platform continues focusing on **eliminating entry barriers** and boosting user engagement while maintaining its community-owned approach to virtual world building.

**Community Jumpstart Program** selects 11 leaders to drive platform growth in 2025. The program focuses on four key areas: - Rewarding user engagement - Supporting content creators - Boosting platform economy - Growing the community **Selected leaders include:** - @MetaDogeismeme - @hellvetya - @CanessaDCL - @soulmagicnft - @stoney_eye - @lastraum - @MAKEANFT - @BillyTeacoin - @msjoedor - @Fractilians7 - @SinfulMeatStick These community members will receive support as they build and expand the platform throughout the year.

Decentraland launches two Halloween-themed Creator Hub templates for spooky season: - **The Spooky House** by @zBrightlight: Features sharp angles and eerie atmospheric vibes - **The Cozy House** by @impssbl_studio: Offers a warm, safe environment (though the question mark suggests otherwise) Both templates are **available now** on the Creator Hub, giving creators ready-made environments to build their Halloween experiences. The release gives Decentraland users easy access to seasonal content creation tools just in time for October festivities.

**Decentraland Music Festival returns December 36** with SUB/STREAM, a 4-day virtual celebration focusing on stream-native music. The event will feature: - VTubers and Twitch streamers - Digital-first artists - Virtual bands - Custom lightstick designed by @KJWalker3D This marks the return of Decentraland's signature music event, bringing together creators who built their careers in the streaming ecosystem. The festival emphasizes music "born on stream" - content created specifically for digital platforms. **Free entry** to all performances in the virtual world.

**Forest Goddess** presents a colossal hybrid entity where nature meets machine at Decentraland Art Week. Created by Agustin Di Luciano & Melina Ojagnan, this immersive installation shifts sound, scale, and perspective as visitors explore the ecosystem. The mechanical pulses with organic life, creating a **surreal transformation** experience. The work poses a philosophical question: *Are you a machine dreaming of being human, or a human awakening inside a machine?* - Interactive forest deity experience - Sensory journey through hybrid ecosystem - Explores intersection of technology and nature **When:** September 24-27 **Where:** [Decentraland Art Week](https://decentraland.org/artweek) Experience this boundary-blurring installation alongside other nature-tech works during the virtual art festival.

**Tiago Silva** (@Paradigmstories) brings three decades of artistic experience to **Decentraland Art Week**, September 24-27. The multidisciplinary artist creates **puzzle-like visual worlds** that explore: - Memory and identity - Interconnected realities - Hidden meanings beneath the surface Silva's journey spans from **charcoal portraits** to digital surrealism, blending hand-drawn techniques with technology. *"I'm excited to create for Decentraland Art Week because it's a unique space where boundaries between physical and digital art dissolve."* His latest work, **Tempus Impromtu**, opens during the virtual art festival. [Experience Decentraland Art Week](https://decentraland.org/artweek?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tiagosilva)

Decentraland's Metaverse Fashion Week (April 9-12) announces three distinctive runway experiences: - **Cyberdog**: London's iconic brand brings 90s rave culture and cyberpunk aesthetics with neon, UV-reactive designs - **Free The Youth**: Ghana-based brand showcases African youth culture and street style, emphasizing creative expression - **The Banners We Wear**: A competition featuring designs focused on identity and resilience, with 3 winners to be announced live The event will feature AI styling, AR try-ons, and phygital experiences. More details at [MVFW](https://mvfw.org)

The Decentraland Music Festival (Nov 20-23) is offering exclusive collectible wearables for attendees including: - Full outfit set: helmet, jacket, gloves, pants, and shoes - Available during the 4-day festival - Free entry event featuring 27 international artists - 10+ exclusive wearables and emotes total The festival lineup includes notable EDM artists like NGHTMRE, San Holo, Mat Zo, and WHIPPEDCREAM performing exclusive sets. **How to Participate:** - Download Decentraland for free access - Visit the @cooprecsmusic booth to claim wearables - Attend virtual performances across 4 days

Decentraland, the Ethereum-based metaverse platform, is set to launch significant improvements on October 22. The update includes: - Enhanced graphics for a more immersive experience - New quest system to engage users - Badge achievements to reward participation These upgrades aim to boost user engagement and visual appeal. The changes will be implemented through a new desktop client, promising better performance. Decrypt Media got an exclusive preview of the upcoming features, highlighting Decentraland's commitment to evolving its virtual world experience. **Stay tuned** for the official release to explore these exciting new developments in the Decentraland metaverse.