diff --git a/content/player/FAQs/contact-and-support.md b/content/player/FAQs/contact-and-support.md index cb3d1ed9..ce39d98c 100644 --- a/content/player/FAQs/contact-and-support.md +++ b/content/player/FAQs/contact-and-support.md @@ -9,9 +9,20 @@ url: /player/FAQs/support weight: 5 --- -- **I need help, how do I contact the Support Team?** - In the bottom right of any [decentraland.org](http://decentraland.org) page, you’ll see a chat icon. Click on this to open a chat with the Support Team or go to [decentraland.org/help](http://decentraland.org/help). -- **Where can I contact the Decentraland Foundation to discuss a partnership?** - You can email the Foundation’s partnership team at partnerships@decentraland.org. -- **How can I stay up to date with Decentraland news?** - Follow Decentraland on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/decentraland_foundation/), [Discord](https://dcl.gg/discord), or [X](https://twitter.com/decentraland), and [subscribe](https://decentraland.beehiiv.com/subscribe) to the weekly newsletter to make sure you never miss and update! +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="I need help, how do I contact the Support Team?" >}} + +In the bottom right of any [decentraland.org](http://decentraland.org) page, you’ll see a chat icon. Click on this to open a chat with the Support Team or go to [decentraland.org/help](http://decentraland.org/help). + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Where can I contact the Decentraland Foundation to discuss a partnership?" >}} + +You can email the Foundation’s partnership team at partnerships@decentraland.org. + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How can I stay up to date with Decentraland news?" >}} + +Follow Decentraland on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/decentraland_foundation/), [Discord](https://dcl.gg/discord), or [X](https://twitter.com/decentraland), and [subscribe](https://decentraland.beehiiv.com/subscribe) to the weekly newsletter to make sure you never miss and update! + +{{}} diff --git a/content/player/FAQs/creating-in-decentraland.md b/content/player/FAQs/creating-in-decentraland.md index 0c223e77..8a669d07 100644 --- a/content/player/FAQs/creating-in-decentraland.md +++ b/content/player/FAQs/creating-in-decentraland.md @@ -9,49 +9,71 @@ url: /player/FAQs/creating weight: 2 --- -- **What can I create in Decentraland?** - It would be easier to ask what you _can't_ create in Decentraland! As a virtual world created by its users, in Decentraland you can create just about everything you see. - Decentraland Creators make all the components that go into crafting a digital identity, such as [Wearables]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/wearables/wearables-overview.md" >}}) (this can include whole skins, body parts, articles of clothing, hair styles, accessories, etc.) as well as [Emotes]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/emotes/emotes-overview.md" >}}), animations for your avatar which can include props and sounds in addition to movement. - The landscape and activities of Decentraland are also all shaped by creators. Walking through Decentraland's Genesis City, you can explore a variety of content from different creators, built side-by-side: art galleries, theaters, gardens, night clubs, racetracks, casinos, entire game experiences, and more can be explored and created by everyone! To start building, [download](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub) Decentraland's Creator Hub. - Learn more about creating in Decentraland at [decentraland.org/create](http://decentraland.org/create). -- **How do I become a Decentraland creator?** - Anyone can be a Decentraland creator, all it takes is a little knowhow and endless creative ideas! Depending on what you want to create, the knowledge you need to know differs. If you just want to create cool virtual scenes for yourself or to host events, then you can get started creating scenes right away by [**downloading**](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub) Decentraland's Creator Hub. - For those familiar with or willing to learn 3D modeling and/or programming, all the technical specs and procedures you need to know to create in Decentraland can be found on the [**Creator Docs page**]({{< ref "/content/creator/_index.md" >}}), and there are many tutorials available online for creating [**Wearables**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl43Fw7zROQ&list=PLEl6fe1igtKBFDcxaC64Uxamo7kQUi5mf&pp=iAQB), [**Emotes**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWslh4uQIk&list=PLAcRraQmr_GN8LcnnQk2BByo9L2Orvp9c&pp=iAQB), and [**experiences**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fblj_FxUvM4&list=PLAcRraQmr_GP_K8WN7csnKnImK4R2TgMA&pp=iAQB). - **Wearables & Emotes** - The process of cwa - If you're interested in designing interactive experiences, [**download**](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub) Decentraland's Creator Hub and start creating immersive scenes and games which you can then publish to [**Worlds**](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/decentraland-worlds-your-own-virtual-space) or [**LAND**](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/lands) in Decentraland's open-world Genesis City. You retain all control over your content, can edit or remove it whenever you wish, and keep all proceeds of any funds you may generate through your experiences. -- **What tools are necessary to be a Decentraland creator?** - To build scenes or interactive experiences for Genesis City or Worlds, Decentraland’s Creator Hub is your one-stop-shop. Download it [here](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub) to get started and check out [these tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm8ZD2kSyKA&list=PLAcRraQmr_GPrMmQekqbMWhyBxo3lXs8p&pp=iAQB) to learn the ropes. - If you’d like to design Wearables or Emotes, the most common program Decentraland creators use is the free, [Blender](https://www.notion.so/1425f41146a580a2950aff043b0d559a?pvs=21). Get started with these handy tutorials for [Wearables](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl43Fw7zROQ&list=PLEl6fe1igtKBFDcxaC64Uxamo7kQUi5mf) and [Emotes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWslh4uQIk&list=PLAcRraQmr_GN8LcnnQk2BByo9L2Orvp9c&pp=iAQB). - Learn more about creating in Decentraland with the [Creator Docs]({{< ref "/content/creator/_index.md" >}}). -- **Is it possible to monetize my creations?** - Yes, of course! Decentraland creators are able to monetize their skills in many ways. - Wearable and Emote creators publish their creations in the Marketplace, paying a $100 USD [**publication fee**]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/manage-collections/creating-a-collection.md#publication-fees" >}}) which goes to the DAO to fund [**community grants**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/overview/the-dao-fund.md" >}}), and as a result earn 97.5% of the profits on all primary sales and 2.5% royalties on any secondary sales. - Some scene creators monetize their experiences, the revenue of which they are able to keep fully for themselves, and lastly many creators offer their services for hire through [**Decentraland Studios**](https://studios.decentraland.org/). -- **Does Decentraland take a cut from creator earnings?** - As a decentralized platform with no centralized entity looking to - make a profit, Decentraland’s revenue-share model puts creators first. Decentraland - creators keep **97.5%** of the earnings from sales of their items—the highest revenue-share of any platform in the industry to date—and additionally earn **2.5%** royalties - on secondary sales. - The 2.5% withheld from creator earnings is the transaction fee that is associated - with any sale in the Marketplace. This fee is collected in Decentraland’s DAO - treasury to be reinvested into the platform through community initiatives or to cover - operational costs. -- **Do I need to own LAND to build in Decentraland?** - No, owning LAND is not necessary to create scenes or interactive experiences in Decentraland. Anyone is free to create content with Decentraland's [Creator Hub](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub/). Then, if you want to publish your creations so that you and others can explore and enjoy them, there are multiple options available to you, in addition to owning LAND. - **Worlds** - Worlds are your personal 3D space in the metaverse. The exist separately from the open-world map of Decentraland's Genesis City and are perfect for those looking to experiment with 3D creation or host their own virtual space. - Getting your own World is easy: when you [**claim a Decentraland NAME**](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/names/claim) you not only get a unique username that can be used across Web3, but also 100 [**Voting Power**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/dao-userguide.md#voting-power" >}}) (used in [**Decentraland governance**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/overview/what-is-the-dao.md" >}})), and of course your own World to use as you wish. Learn more [**here**](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/decentraland-worlds-your-own-virtual-space). - - **Rent LAND** - If you're interested in publishing your content in Decentraland's open-world Genesis City but don't want to commit to a LAND purchase, you don't have to! It's easy to rent LAND for the short or long term in the Marketplace where you can pay by card, bank transfer, or cryptocurrency. [**Browse rentals**](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/lands?assetType=nft§ion=land&vendor=decentraland&page=1&sortBy=newest&onlyOnRent=true) and see what's available! - **Community Connections, Community Grants, and Open Calls for Creators** - If someone is passionate about sharing their creations with the community, in Decentraland there will always be a way to make it happen. The creator community is very welcoming and open to lending a hand. If you're just getting started, you can meet many creators in the [**Community Building Discord**](https://discord.gg/cbdcl). - If you want to build an experience that benefits the community, but need the resources to make it happen, you can always try applying for a [**Community Grant**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/grants/community-grants.md" >}}) in the DAO. You may also apply to one of the [**Open Calls**](https://twitter.com/decentraland/status/1704918402907726030) that happen periodically through the year to build experiences and scenes for various Decentraland events such as the annual music, art, and fashion festivals. Stay tuned to Decentraland [**socials**](https://twitter.com/decentraland) or [**subscribe**](https://decentraland.beehiiv.com/subscribe) to the weekly newsletter to stay updated! - -- **Where can I hire creators to design or build something for me?** - [Decentraland Studios](https://studios.decentraland.org/) is a vetted registry of Decentraland's most talented creators skilled in everything from Wearable design and 3D building to event management. Check it out to find a team to work with! -- **Can I control who can see the content of my World or LAND?** - Yes. World permissions can be accessed at [decentraland.org/builder/worlds](https://decentraland.org/builder/worlds). Here you can restrict public access and create a customized list of up to 100 accounts that are allowed to visit your World. From here you can also grant editing and streaming permissions for your World. - For restricting access to your LAND: You can control how certain content on your parcel is served to other users within the Decentraland network. For example, you could make 3D models, images, video, or sound content only visible to a player in Decentraland after they have submitted a payment or fulfilled some other requirement. However, remember that by uploading content to Decentraland’s content servers, you are essentially making it publicly available since the content servers are a distributed file system. - You can control who you can see and interact with (and who can see and interact with you) within Decentraland. For example, imagine that you have a house on your parcel and you only want to invite certain friends into your house. You will be able to specify which players you can see (and which players can see you) within your house, but you won’t necessarily be able to prevent anyone from seeing your house or its contents since the assets required to render your house reside on the content server. +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What can I create in Decentraland?" >}} + +It would be easier to ask what you _can't_ create in Decentraland! As a virtual world created by its users, in Decentraland you can create just about everything you see. +Decentraland Creators make all the components that go into crafting a digital identity, such as [Wearables]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/wearables/wearables-overview.md" >}}) (this can include whole skins, body parts, articles of clothing, hair styles, accessories, etc.) as well as [Emotes]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/emotes/emotes-overview.md" >}}), animations for your avatar which can include props and sounds in addition to movement. +The landscape and activities of Decentraland are also all shaped by creators. Walking through Decentraland's Genesis City, you can explore a variety of content from different creators, built side-by-side: art galleries, theaters, gardens, night clubs, racetracks, casinos, entire game experiences, and more can be explored and created by everyone! To start building, [download](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub) Decentraland's Creator Hub. +Learn more about creating in Decentraland at [decentraland.org/create](http://decentraland.org/create). + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How do I become a Decentraland creator?" >}} + +Anyone can be a Decentraland creator, all it takes is a little knowhow and endless creative ideas! Depending on what you want to create, the knowledge you need to know differs. If you just want to create cool virtual scenes for yourself or to host events, then you can get started creating scenes right away by [**downloading**](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub) Decentraland's Creator Hub. +For those familiar with or willing to learn 3D modeling and/or programming, all the technical specs and procedures you need to know to create in Decentraland can be found on the [**Creator Docs page**]({{< ref "/content/creator/_index.md" >}}), and there are many tutorials available online for creating [**Wearables**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl43Fw7zROQ&list=PLEl6fe1igtKBFDcxaC64Uxamo7kQUi5mf&pp=iAQB), [**Emotes**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWslh4uQIk&list=PLAcRraQmr_GN8LcnnQk2BByo9L2Orvp9c&pp=iAQB), and [**experiences**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fblj_FxUvM4&list=PLAcRraQmr_GP_K8WN7csnKnImK4R2TgMA&pp=iAQB). +**Wearables & Emotes** +The process of cwa +If you're interested in designing interactive experiences, [**download**](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub) Decentraland's Creator Hub and start creating immersive scenes and games which you can then publish to [**Worlds**](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/decentraland-worlds-your-own-virtual-space) or [**LAND**](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/lands) in Decentraland's open-world Genesis City. You retain all control over your content, can edit or remove it whenever you wish, and keep all proceeds of any funds you may generate through your experiences. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What tools are necessary to be a Decentraland creator?" >}} + +To build scenes or interactive experiences for Genesis City or Worlds, Decentraland’s Creator Hub is your one-stop-shop. Download it [here](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub) to get started and check out [these tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm8ZD2kSyKA&list=PLAcRraQmr_GPrMmQekqbMWhyBxo3lXs8p&pp=iAQB) to learn the ropes. +If you’d like to design Wearables or Emotes, the most common program Decentraland creators use is the free, [Blender](https://www.notion.so/1425f41146a580a2950aff043b0d559a?pvs=21). Get started with these handy tutorials for [Wearables](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl43Fw7zROQ&list=PLEl6fe1igtKBFDcxaC64Uxamo7kQUi5mf) and [Emotes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWslh4uQIk&list=PLAcRraQmr_GN8LcnnQk2BByo9L2Orvp9c&pp=iAQB). +Learn more about creating in Decentraland with the [Creator Docs]({{< ref "/content/creator/_index.md" >}}). + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Is it possible to monetize my creations?" >}} + +Yes, of course! Decentraland creators are able to monetize their skills in many ways. +Wearable and Emote creators publish their creations in the Marketplace, paying a $100 USD [**publication fee**]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/manage-collections/creating-a-collection.md#publication-fees" >}}) which goes to the DAO to fund [**community grants**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/overview/the-dao-fund.md" >}}), and as a result earn 97.5% of the profits on all primary sales and 2.5% royalties on any secondary sales. +Some scene creators monetize their experiences, the revenue of which they are able to keep fully for themselves, and lastly many creators offer their services for hire through [**Decentraland Studios**](https://studios.decentraland.org/). + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Does Decentraland take a cut from creator earnings?" >}} + +As a decentralized platform with no centralized entity looking to +make a profit, Decentraland’s revenue-share model puts creators first. Decentraland +creators keep **97.5%** of the earnings from sales of their items—the highest revenue-share of any platform in the industry to date—and additionally earn **2.5%** royalties +on secondary sales. +The 2.5% withheld from creator earnings is the transaction fee that is associated +with any sale in the Marketplace. This fee is collected in Decentraland’s DAO +treasury to be reinvested into the platform through community initiatives or to cover +operational costs. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Do I need to own LAND to build in Decentraland?" >}} + +No, owning LAND is not necessary to create scenes or interactive experiences in Decentraland. Anyone is free to create content with Decentraland's [Creator Hub](https://decentraland.org/download/creator-hub/). Then, if you want to publish your creations so that you and others can explore and enjoy them, there are multiple options available to you, in addition to owning LAND. +**Worlds** +Worlds are your personal 3D space in the metaverse. The exist separately from the open-world map of Decentraland's Genesis City and are perfect for those looking to experiment with 3D creation or host their own virtual space. +Getting your own World is easy: when you [**claim a Decentraland NAME**](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/names/claim) you not only get a unique username that can be used across Web3, but also 100 [**Voting Power**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/dao-userguide.md#voting-power" >}}) (used in [**Decentraland governance**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/overview/what-is-the-dao.md" >}})), and of course your own World to use as you wish. Learn more [**here**](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/decentraland-worlds-your-own-virtual-space). + +**Rent LAND** +If you're interested in publishing your content in Decentraland's open-world Genesis City but don't want to commit to a LAND purchase, you don't have to! It's easy to rent LAND for the short or long term in the Marketplace where you can pay by card, bank transfer, or cryptocurrency. [**Browse rentals**](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/lands?assetType=nft§ion=land&vendor=decentraland&page=1&sortBy=newest&onlyOnRent=true) and see what's available! +**Community Connections, Community Grants, and Open Calls for Creators** +If someone is passionate about sharing their creations with the community, in Decentraland there will always be a way to make it happen. The creator community is very welcoming and open to lending a hand. If you're just getting started, you can meet many creators in the [**Community Building Discord**](https://discord.gg/cbdcl). +If you want to build an experience that benefits the community, but need the resources to make it happen, you can always try applying for a [**Community Grant**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/grants/community-grants.md" >}}) in the DAO. You may also apply to one of the [**Open Calls**](https://twitter.com/decentraland/status/1704918402907726030) that happen periodically through the year to build experiences and scenes for various Decentraland events such as the annual music, art, and fashion festivals. Stay tuned to Decentraland [**socials**](https://twitter.com/decentraland) or [**subscribe**](https://decentraland.beehiiv.com/subscribe) to the weekly newsletter to stay updated! + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Where can I hire creators to design or build something for me?" >}} + +[Decentraland Studios](https://studios.decentraland.org/) is a vetted registry of Decentraland's most talented creators skilled in everything from Wearable design and 3D building to event management. Check it out to find a team to work with! + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Can I control who can see the content of my World or LAND?" >}} + +Yes. World permissions can be accessed at [decentraland.org/builder/worlds](https://decentraland.org/builder/worlds). Here you can restrict public access and create a customized list of up to 100 accounts that are allowed to visit your World. From here you can also grant editing and streaming permissions for your World. +For restricting access to your LAND: You can control how certain content on your parcel is served to other users within the Decentraland network. For example, you could make 3D models, images, video, or sound content only visible to a player in Decentraland after they have submitted a payment or fulfilled some other requirement. However, remember that by uploading content to Decentraland’s content servers, you are essentially making it publicly available since the content servers are a distributed file system. +You can control who you can see and interact with (and who can see and interact with you) within Decentraland. For example, imagine that you have a house on your parcel and you only want to invite certain friends into your house. You will be able to specify which players you can see (and which players can see you) within your house, but you won’t necessarily be able to prevent anyone from seeing your house or its contents since the assets required to render your house reside on the content server. +{{}} diff --git a/content/player/FAQs/decentraland-101.md b/content/player/FAQs/decentraland-101.md index 80024cfc..4645cb3d 100644 --- a/content/player/FAQs/decentraland-101.md +++ b/content/player/FAQs/decentraland-101.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ weight: 1 ## Getting Started -- **What do I need to do to start using Decentraland?** +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What do I need to do to start using Decentraland?" >}} 1. The first step is downloading the Decentraland app onto your computer. Go to the download page [here](https://decentraland.org/download?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=decentraland&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=generaldocs&utm_content=faq). 2. Once you’ve successfully installed and loaded Decentraland on your computer, you’ll be asked to log into your Decentraland account, a process that happens online, so you can expect a browser window to open. @@ -26,125 +26,185 @@ weight: 1 4. Once online verification is complete, open the Decentraland app window on your computer and click ‘Jump Into Decentraland’. 5. You’re in! From here you can click on the backpack icon to customize your avatar, run around exploring Decentraland’s community-built world, or attend an [event](https://decentraland.org/events?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=generaldocs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=faq) and make some friends. Have fun! -- **Do I need crypto or a digital wallet to use Decentraland?** - No, you do not need to own crypto or already have a digital wallet to use Decentraland. Decentraland is free to use, and if you’d like to purchase something from the [Marketplace](https://market.decentraland.org/), you can use a credit/debit card in addition to cryptocurrency. - See a tutorial for [making an account with a social profile](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZrPisyPl4) or [with an external wallet like MetaMask](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3CCVrVe1M4). - In Decentraland users truly own their digital assets, such as Wearables or NAMEs, with ownership registered on the blockchain. To enable this, every Decentraland account is linked to a unique digital wallet. However, if you don’t already have a digital wallet, you don’t need to get one yourself. If you sign into Decentraland with a social account such as Google or Discord, a digital wallet will be made for your account behind the scenes, so you don’t have to worry about anything. +{{}} -- **What hardware do I need to run Decentraland?** - Currently, Decentraland is available for PC on Windows and Mac. The minimum hardware specs for Decentraland to run smoothly are listed below: +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Do I need crypto or a digital wallet to use Decentraland?" >}} - #### Windows +No, you do not need to own crypto or already have a digital wallet to use Decentraland. Decentraland is free to use, and if you’d like to purchase something from the [Marketplace](https://market.decentraland.org/), you can use a credit/debit card in addition to cryptocurrency. - | | Minimum Required | Recommended Settings | - | ------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | - | OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | - | CPU | Intel i5 7th generation or AMD Ryzen 5 Series | Intel i7 12th generation or AMD Ryzen 7 Series | - | GPU | Nvidia RTX 10 Series or AMD Radeon RX 5000 Series | Nvidia RTX 30 Series or AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series | - | VRAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | - | RAM | 16GB | 32 GB | - | Storage | 8GB HDD | 20GB SDD | +See a tutorial for [making an account with a social profile](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZrPisyPl4) or [with an external wallet like MetaMask](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3CCVrVe1M4). - #### Mac +In Decentraland users truly own their digital assets, such as Wearables or NAMEs, with ownership registered on the blockchain.To enable this, every Decentraland account is linked to a unique digital wallet. However, if you don’t already have a digital wallet, you don’t need to get one yourself. If you sign into Decentraland with a social account such as Google or Discord, a digital wallet will be made for your account behind the scenes, so you don’t have to worry about anything. - | | Minimum Required | Recommended Settings | - | ------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | - | OS | macOS 11 Big Sur | macOS 12 Monterey | - | CPU | Intel Core i5 (7th generation) or Apple M1 | Intel Core i7 (12th generation) or Apple M1 Pro/M2 | - | GPU | Apple M1 integrated GPU or AMD Radeon Pro 5300 | Apple M1 Pro/M2 Pro integrated GPU or AMD Radeon Pro 5600M | - | VRAM | 6 GB (for dedicated GPUs) | 12 GB (for dedicated GPUs) | - | RAM | 16GB | 32 GB | - | Storage | 8GB HDD | 20GB SDD | +{{}} - {{< hint warning >}} - **📔 Note**: Decentraland currently does not run on any mobile devices. - {{< /hint >}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What hardware do I need to run Decentraland?" >}} -- **How do I explore and navigate Decentraland?** - Decentraland consists of the open, traversable **Genesis City** made up of community parcels that are referenced by coordinates (e.g. Genesis Plaza, Decentraland’s central default spawn point is 0,0), as well as individual **Worlds**, more intimate 3D spaces in the Decentraland ecosystem that can be teleported into. +Currently, Decentraland is available for PC on Windows and Mac. The minimum hardware specs for Decentraland to run smoothly are listed below: - To explore **Genesis City**, you can run around using your arrow or WASD keys, jump to locations by clicking on them from the map, or teleport by typing the following command into the chat box and hitting ‘Enter’: +#### Windows - • `/goto x,y` (x,y are the coordinates of a scene) - To teleport to a specific **World**, you’ll also use a chat command: +| | Minimum Required | Recommended Settings | +| ------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | +| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | +| CPU | Intel i5 7th generation or AMD Ryzen 5 Series | Intel i7 12th generation or AMD Ryzen 7 Series | +| GPU | Nvidia RTX 10 Series or AMD Radeon RX 5000 Series | Nvidia RTX 30 Series or AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series | +| VRAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | +| RAM | 16GB | 32 GB | +| Storage | 8GB HDD | 20GB SDD | - • `/goto World’sName` +#### Mac - ![](/images/media/player/keyboard.png) +| | Minimum Required | Recommended Settings | +| ------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | +| OS | macOS 11 Big Sur | macOS 12 Monterey | +| CPU | Intel Core i5 (7th generation) or Apple M1 | Intel Core i7 (12th generation) or Apple M1 Pro/M2 | +| GPU | Apple M1 integrated GPU or AMD Radeon Pro 5300 | Apple M1 Pro/M2 Pro integrated GPU or AMD Radeon Pro 5600M | +| VRAM | 6 GB (for dedicated GPUs) | 12 GB (for dedicated GPUs) | +| RAM | 16GB | 32 GB | +| Storage | 8GB HDD | 20GB SDD | -- **What are useful chat commands in Decentraland?** +{{< hint warning >}} +**📔 Note**: Decentraland currently does not run on any mobile devices. +{{< /hint >}} - Chat commands are used to trigger actions, such as teleporting or reloading, by entering specific text into the chat box in-world. To use one, just open the chat box, type the command, and hit enter. +{{}} - - **Teleporting around Genesis City** - `/goto x,y` (x,y are the coordinates of a scene) - - **Visiting Worlds** - `/goto World’sName` - - **Reloading a Scene** - `/reload` - - **Open Debug Mode (shows FPS and other metrics)** - `/debug` - - **Discover More Chat Commands** - `/help` +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How do I explore and navigate Decentraland?" >}} -- **How do I get Wearables, Emotes, LAND, and NAMEs in the Marketplace?** - Ready to start your Decentraland shopping spree in the [Marketplace](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/)? Browse through hundreds of community-made Wearables and Emotes to customize your digital identity, buy or rent Genesis City LAND parcels, or claim your unique NAME (which comes with it’s own World!). - Once you’ve found an item you’d like to buy, you can easily pay by card or with a wide variety of cryptocurrencies. If you’re buying a Wearable or Emote, the item will appear in your Backpack in a matter of minutes and you can feel happy in the knowledge that you’re supporting Decentraland creators, who keep 97.5% of sales! - Anything you purchase in the Marketplace is truly owned by you, with your ownership registered on the blockchain. You can resell items whenever you wish, which will also support the original creator with 2.5% royalties. +Decentraland consists of the open, traversable **Genesis City** made up of community parcels that are referenced by coordinates (e.g. Genesis Plaza, Decentraland’s central default spawn point is 0,0), as well as individual **Worlds**, more intimate 3D spaces in the Decentraland ecosystem that can be teleported into. -- **How can I meet people in Decentraland?** - The best way to meet new people in Decentraland is to attend [events](https://decentraland.org/events?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=generaldocs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=faq) and start chatting! Browse the event page for current and upcoming events and don’t be shy once you jump in, Decentraland’s community is known for being welcoming. 💜 - Keep an eye out for weekly tours and meetups, such as ABC DCL - Adventures of Decentraland, which are specifically targeted at new community members! +To explore **Genesis City**, you can run around using your arrow or WASD keys, jump to locations by clicking on them from the map, or teleport by typing the following command into the chat box and hitting ‘Enter’: -- **How can I learn about in-world events?** - Decentraland’s [Event Page](https://decentraland.org/events?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=generaldocs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=faq) is the official place where anyone in the community can post their in-world events to invite everyone to come. To stay on top of events, check the event page regularly and you can also follow Decentraland on social channels, such as [X](https://x.com/decentraland), or [subscribe](https://decentraland.beehiiv.com/) to the weekly newsletter to learn about upcoming activities! +• `/goto x,y` (x,y are the coordinates of a scene) -- **How can I get involved in Decentraland governance?** - Decentraland’s DAO is the heart of the community-driven world’s governance. To get started, you can read through the [DAO forums](https://decentraland.org/governance) to learn about current issues, see what the community consensus is, and add your own comments. Learn more on the [DAO’s official page](https://decentraland.org/dao/). +To teleport to a specific **World**, you’ll also use a chat command: + +• `/goto World’sName` + +![](/images/media/player/keyboard.png) + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What are useful chat commands in Decentraland?" >}} + +Chat commands are used to trigger actions, such as teleporting or reloading, by entering specific text into the chat box in-world. To use one, just open the chat box, type the command, and hit enter. + +- **Teleporting around Genesis City** + `/goto x,y` (x,y are the coordinates of a scene) +- **Visiting Worlds** + `/goto World’sName` +- **Reloading a Scene** + `/reload` +- **Open Debug Mode (shows FPS and other metrics)** + `/debug` +- **Discover More Chat Commands** + `/help` + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How do I get Wearables, Emotes, LAND, and NAMEs in the Marketplace?" >}} + +Ready to start your Decentraland shopping spree in the [Marketplace](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/)? Browse through hundreds of community-made Wearables and Emotes to customize your digital identity, buy or rent Genesis City LAND parcels, or claim your unique NAME (which comes with it’s own World!). + +Once you’ve found an item you’d like to buy, you can easily pay by card or with a wide variety of cryptocurrencies. If you’re buying a Wearable or Emote, the item will appear in your Backpack in a matter of minutes and you can feel happy in the knowledge that you’re supporting Decentraland creators, who keep 97.5% of sales! + +Anything you purchase in the Marketplace is truly owned by you, with your ownership registered on the blockchain. You can resell items whenever you wish, which will also support the original creator with 2.5% royalties. + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How can I meet people in Decentraland?" >}} + +The best way to meet new people in Decentraland is to attend [events](https://decentraland.org/events?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=generaldocs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=faq) and start chatting! Browse the event page for current and upcoming events and don’t be shy once you jump in, Decentraland’s community is known for being welcoming. 💜 + +Keep an eye out for weekly tours and meetups, such as ABC DCL - Adventures of Decentraland, which are specifically targeted at new community members! + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How can I learn about in-world events?" >}} + +Decentraland’s [Event Page](https://decentraland.org/events?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=generaldocs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=faq) is the official place where anyone in the community can post their in-world events to invite everyone to come. To stay on top of events, check the event page regularly and you can also follow Decentraland on social channels, such as [X](https://x.com/decentraland), or [subscribe](https://decentraland.beehiiv.com/) to the weekly newsletter to learn about upcoming activities! + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How can I get involved in Decentraland governance?" >}} + +Decentraland’s DAO is the heart of the community-driven world’s governance. To get started, you can read through the [DAO forums](https://decentraland.org/governance) to learn about current issues, see what the community consensus is, and add your own comments. Learn more on the [DAO’s official page](https://decentraland.org/dao/). + +{{}} ## The Basics -- **What are Wearables?** - Wearables are the digital assets you can mix and match to customize your avatar’s appearance. They range from articles of clothing, accessories, body parts, and whole skins. +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What are Wearables?" >}} + +Wearables are the digital assets you can mix and match to customize your avatar’s appearance. They range from articles of clothing, accessories, body parts, and whole skins. + +![](/images/media/player/wearables_banner.png) + +A variety of free base Wearables are always available in your Backpack (click on the backpack icon on the left when you’re in-world to try them on!), and you can browse through thousands of community-made items in the [Marketplace](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/browse?section=wearables&vendor=decentraland&page=1&sortBy=newest&status=on_sale) to craft your unique look. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Consider [making your own]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/wearables/wearables-overview.md" >}}). + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What are Emotes?" >}} + +Emotes are animations that allow your avatar to express reactions, perform dance moves, or engage in activities such as yoga or painting. Just like Wearables, there are a set of free, base Emotes available to everyone, but you can also browse the [Marketplace](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/browse?assetType=item§ion=emotes&vendor=decentraland&page=1&sortBy=recently_listed&status=on_sale) to find an even larger variety. Or [make your own]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/emotes/emotes-overview.md" >}}) + +![](/images/media/player/emotes_banner.png) + +To use Emotes in Decentraland, you’ll want to become familiar with the Emote Wheel pictured below. This shows a set of the 10 Emotes you are most likely to use (you can customize these Emote slots from your Backpack). +To trigger an Emote, you have 3 options: + +- **Beginner:** Click on the icon of a dancing person in the bottom left of your screen to open the Emote Wheel and click on the Emote you want to use +- **Intermediate:** Press **B** on your keyboard to open the Emote Wheel and click on the Emote you want to use +- **Pro:** Use the shortcut **B** + the number of the Emote you want to use (e.g. **B1**) on your keyboard to trigger an Emote without opening the Emote Wheel + +![](/images/media/player/emote-wheel.png) + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What is a NAME?" >}} + +A Decentraland NAME is like an official username for your avatar, owned by you on the blockchain. When you see other avatars with a name that doesn’t have something like ‘#1234’ at the end, it’s because they have equipped a NAME to their avatar. + +Having a Decentraland NAME comes with a few extra perks: in addition to making your avatar uniquely recognizable, each NAME comes with a World—your personal virtual space to experiment with builds or host your own get-togethers. Each NAME you own also gives you 100 VP (Voting Power) to use in [DAO governance](https://dao.decentraland.org/). Decentraland NAMEs are also part of the ENS network, so you could use your NAME across Web3. + +[Claim your unique NAME](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/names/claim) now or check out a [helpful tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKqXmO5fD0s&ab_channel=Decentraland) first. + +Once you’ve claimed your NAME, assign it to your avatar at [decentraland.org/builder/names](https://decentraland.org/builder/names). + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What is MANA?" >}} + +[**MANA**](https://etherscan.io/token/decentraland) is Decentraland’s fungible, ERC20 cryptocurrency token. MANA can be used to purchase LAND parcels, NAMEs, and other digital assets or can be traded for various goods and services within the Decentraland ecosystem. For a current summary of critical stats like total and circulating supply, please visit the [**MANA Token Information**](https://governance.decentraland.org/transparency/) transparency dashboard. + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What is LAND?" >}} - ![](/images/media/player/wearables_banner.png) +LAND is a non-fungible digital asset maintained in an Ethereum smart contract. LAND parcels, make up the map of Decentraland’s Genesis City and are referenced using unique x,y coordinates. Each LAND token includes a record of its coordinates, its owner, and a reference to a content description file or parcel manifest that describes and encodes the content the owner wishes to serve on their LAND. - A variety of free base Wearables are always available in your Backpack (click on the backpack icon on the left when you’re in-world to try them on!), and you can browse through thousands of community-made items in the [Marketplace](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/browse?section=wearables&vendor=decentraland&page=1&sortBy=newest&status=on_sale) to craft your unique look. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Consider [making your own]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/wearables/wearables-overview.md" >}}). +One parcel of LAND is 16m x 16m, or 52ft x 52ft. Height is restricted based on [**these limitations**]({{< ref "/content/creator/sdk7/optimizing/scene-limitations.md" >}}). -- **What are Emotes?** - Emotes are animations that allow your avatar to express reactions, perform dance moves, or engage in activities such as yoga or painting. Just like Wearables, there are a set of free, base Emotes available to everyone, but you can also browse the [Marketplace](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/browse?assetType=item§ion=emotes&vendor=decentraland&page=1&sortBy=recently_listed&status=on_sale) to find an even larger variety. Or [make your own]({{< ref "/content/creator/wearables-and-emotes/emotes/emotes-overview.md" >}}) +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What is an Estate?" >}} - ![](/images/media/player/emotes_banner.png) +Like LAND, an Estate is a non-fungible digital asset. An Estate is an association of two or more directly adjacent parcels of LAND. These parcels must be directly adjacent and cannot be separated by a road, plaza or any other parcel. By connecting parcels to form Estates, you can more easily manage your larger LAND holdings. Estates are especially useful when building larger scenes that span more than one parcel. - To use Emotes in Decentraland, you’ll want to become familiar with the Emote Wheel pictured below. This shows a set of the 10 Emotes you are most likely to use (you can customize these Emote slots from your Backpack). - To trigger an Emote, you have 3 options: +{{}} - - **Beginner:** Click on the icon of a dancing person in the bottom left of your screen to open the Emote Wheel and click on the Emote you want to use - - **Intermediate:** Press **B** on your keyboard to open the Emote Wheel and click on the Emote you want to use - - **Pro:** Use the shortcut **B** + the number of the Emote you want to use (e.g. **B1**) on your keyboard to trigger an Emote without opening the Emote Wheel +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What are Worlds?" >}} - ![](/images/media/player/emote-wheel.png) +Worlds are your personal 3D space in the metaverse. The exist separately from the open-world map of Decentraland's Genesis City and are perfect for those looking to experiment with 3D creation or host their own virtual space. -- **What is a NAME?** - A Decentraland NAME is like an official username for your avatar, owned by you on the blockchain. When you see other avatars with a name that doesn’t have something like ‘#1234’ at the end, it’s because they have equipped a NAME to their avatar. - Having a Decentraland NAME comes with a few extra perks: in addition to making your avatar uniquely recognizable, each NAME comes with a World—your personal virtual space to experiment with builds or host your own get-togethers. Each NAME you own also gives you 100 VP (Voting Power) to use in [DAO governance](https://dao.decentraland.org/). Decentraland NAMEs are also part of the ENS network, so you could use your NAME across Web3. - [Claim your unique NAME](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/names/claim) now or check out a [helpful tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKqXmO5fD0s&ab_channel=Decentraland) first. - Once you’ve claimed your NAME, assign it to your avatar at [decentraland.org/builder/names](https://decentraland.org/builder/names). +Getting your own World is easy: when you [**claim a Decentraland NAME**](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/names/claim) you not only get a unique username that can be used across Web3, but also 100 [**Voting Power**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/dao-userguide.md#voting-power" >}}) (used in [**Decentraland governance**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/overview/what-is-the-dao.md" >}})), and of course your own World to use as you wish. Learn more [**here**](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/decentraland-worlds-your-own-virtual-space). -- **What is MANA?** - [**MANA**](https://etherscan.io/token/decentraland) is Decentraland’s fungible, ERC20 cryptocurrency token. MANA can be used to purchase LAND parcels, NAMEs, and other digital assets or can be traded for various goods and services within the Decentraland ecosystem. For a current summary of critical stats like total and circulating supply, please visit the [**MANA Token Information**](https://governance.decentraland.org/transparency/) transparency dashboard. +{{}} -- **What is LAND?** - LAND is a non-fungible digital asset maintained in an Ethereum smart contract. LAND parcels, make up the map of Decentraland’s Genesis City and are referenced using unique x,y coordinates. Each LAND token includes a record of its coordinates, its owner, and a reference to a content description file or parcel manifest that describes and encodes the content the owner wishes to serve on their LAND. - One parcel of LAND is 16m x 16m, or 52ft x 52ft. Height is restricted based on [**these limitations**]({{< ref "/content/creator/sdk7/optimizing/scene-limitations.md" >}}). +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What is a wallet address?" >}} -- **What is an Estate?** - Like LAND, an Estate is a non-fungible digital asset. An Estate is an association of two or more directly adjacent parcels of LAND. These parcels must be directly adjacent and cannot be separated by a road, plaza or any other parcel. By connecting parcels to form Estates, you can more easily manage your larger LAND holdings. Estates are especially useful when building larger scenes that span more than one parcel. +In Decentraland users truly own their digital assets, such as Wearables or NAMEs, with ownership registered on the blockchain. To enable this, every Decentraland account is linked to a unique digital wallet. If you created your Decentraland account by signing into a social profile such as Google or Discord, a digital wallet was made for your account behind the scenes. -- **What are Worlds?** - Worlds are your personal 3D space in the metaverse. The exist separately from the open-world map of Decentraland's Genesis City and are perfect for those looking to experiment with 3D creation or host their own virtual space. - Getting your own World is easy: when you [**claim a Decentraland NAME**](https://decentraland.org/marketplace/names/claim) you not only get a unique username that can be used across Web3, but also 100 [**Voting Power**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/dao-userguide.md#voting-power" >}}) (used in [**Decentraland governance**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/overview/what-is-the-dao.md" >}})), and of course your own World to use as you wish. Learn more [**here**](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/decentraland-worlds-your-own-virtual-space). +A wallet address is a unique string of characters associated with a digital wallet, similar to a bank account number. With it, others can send you items, such as Wearables. You can find the wallet address associated with your account under your name when you view your profile online or in-world. -- **What is a wallet address?** - In Decentraland users truly own their digital assets, such as Wearables or NAMEs, with ownership registered on the blockchain. To enable this, every Decentraland account is linked to a unique digital wallet. If you created your Decentraland account by signing into a social profile such as Google or Discord, a digital wallet was made for your account behind the scenes. - A wallet address is a unique string of characters associated with a digital wallet, similar to a bank account number. With it, others can send you items, such as Wearables. You can find the wallet address associated with your account under your name when you view your profile online or in-world. +{{}} diff --git a/content/player/FAQs/my-account.md b/content/player/FAQs/my-account.md index a841da7b..78e1b568 100644 --- a/content/player/FAQs/my-account.md +++ b/content/player/FAQs/my-account.md @@ -9,13 +9,23 @@ url: /player/FAQs/account weight: 4 --- -- **How do I assign a NAME to my avatar?** - Congratulations! You’ve claimed your unique NAME. All NAME management takes place at [decentraland.org/builder/names](https://decentraland.org/builder/names). There, you’ll see the NAME you’ve just acquired and can assign it to your avatar. -- **Where can I find my wallet address?** - You can easily copy the wallet address associated with your Decentraland account in-world or from decentraland.org. - In-world, click on your profile picture in the top left, and your wallet address will be under your avatar’s name. Online, make sure you’re logged in, then open your profile. You wallet address will be under your avatar’s name. -- **How can I get customized email notifications?** - Want to stay up to date with what’s happening in-world while your’re offline? Sign up to get personal notifications to your email from [Account Settings](https://decentraland.org/account/). From the Decentraland website, click on your profile picture in the upper right to open the personal menu, select ‘Account Settings’, and then ‘Email Notifications’ on the left. - After adding your email, you’ll be able to select the types of notifications you’d like to get emails about, e.g. Marketplace sales, Event reminders, or DAO activity. -- **I’ve lost access to the digital wallet linked to my Decentraland account, now what?** - Unfortunately, if you lose access to your wallet, the Decentraland account linked to it cannot be recovered. You will need to make a new Decentraland account. Please remember to always keep your wallet recovery pass phrases in a safe and secure location. +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How do I assign a NAME to my avatar?" >}} + +Congratulations! You’ve claimed your unique NAME. All NAME management takes place at [decentraland.org/builder/names](https://decentraland.org/builder/names). There, you’ll see the NAME you’ve just acquired and can assign it to your avatar. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Where can I find my wallet address?" >}} + +You can easily copy the wallet address associated with your Decentraland account in-world or from decentraland.org. +In-world, click on your profile picture in the top left, and your wallet address will be under your avatar’s name. Online, make sure you’re logged in, then open your profile. You wallet address will be under your avatar’s name. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How can I get customized email notifications?" >}} +Want to stay up to date with what’s happening in-world while your’re offline? Sign up to get personal notifications to your email from [Account Settings](https://decentraland.org/account/). From the Decentraland website, click on your profile picture in the upper right to open the personal menu, select ‘Account Settings’, and then ‘Email Notifications’ on the left. +After adding your email, you’ll be able to select the types of notifications you’d like to get emails about, e.g. Marketplace sales, Event reminders, or DAO activity. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="I’ve lost access to the digital wallet linked to my Decentraland account, now what?" >}} + +Unfortunately, if you lose access to your wallet, the Decentraland account linked to it cannot be recovered. You will need to make a new Decentraland account. Please remember to always keep your wallet recovery pass phrases in a safe and secure location. +{{}} diff --git a/content/player/FAQs/places.md b/content/player/FAQs/places.md index 8cc9cedc..e495dee4 100644 --- a/content/player/FAQs/places.md +++ b/content/player/FAQs/places.md @@ -9,19 +9,41 @@ url: /player/FAQs/seplacescurity weight: 5 --- -- **What are Places?** - [Places](https://decentraland.org/places/) shows certain points of interest in Genesis City and Worlds. -- **How do I edit the title, description or image of my Place?** - The title, description and image of your Place are taken from the scene metadata. Find out more about editing the [**scene metadata**]({{< ref "/content/creator/scene-editor/scene-settings.md" >}})). -- **How does my Place get updated?** - When you re-upload your scene, the Places website will update any metadata automatically. -- **What happens if I change my Place significantly?** - Each Place is assigned a unique ID. When certain conditions are met, your Place may be deemed “new”, resulting in a new ID assignment. This change will cause your Place to lose any accumulated favorites and likes. For details on these conditions, please refer to [**ADR: Place Identifiers**](https://adr.decentraland.org/adr/ADR-186). -- **How is the like percentage calculated?** - In order to prevent abuse, the like percentage is calculated from likes and dislikes from users who have at least 100 [**voting power**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/dao-userguide.md#voting-power" >}}). Anyone with an account can like or dislike, but only qualifying votes are used to calculate the like percentage. - Increase your chances of getting a good rating by making sure your Place has a title, description and thumbnail. -- **How can my Place become a Point of Interest?** - Points of interest are notable locations in Decentraland. These “POIs” are promoted in several areas of the virtual world’s UI, and are promoted as good places for users to explore, especially people new to Decentraland. - You can create a [**proposal**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/dao-userguide.md#creating-a-proposal" >}}) in the [**DAO**](https://decentraland.org/dao/en/) to nominate your Place as a Point of Interest. -- **Which Worlds appear in the Worlds tab?** - As defined in the *Worlds 1.0 - Short-Term Plan* [**DAO proposal**](https://decentraland.org/governance/proposal/?id=e712bb50-e822-11ed-b8f1-75dbe089d333/), we allow discoverability of Worlds deployed to Foundation’s World Content Server only for NAME owners that also hold LAND or an active LAND rental contract. +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What are Places?" >}} + +[Places](https://decentraland.org/places/) shows certain points of interest in Genesis City and Worlds. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How do I edit the title, description or image of my Place?" >}} + +The title, description and image of your Place are taken from the scene metadata. Find out more about editing the [**scene metadata**]({{< ref "/content/creator/scene-editor/scene-settings.md" >}})). + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How does my Place get updated?" >}} + +When you re-upload your scene, the Places website will update any metadata automatically. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What happens if I change my Place significantly?" >}} + +Each Place is assigned a unique ID. When certain conditions are met, your Place may be deemed “new”, resulting in a new ID assignment. This change will cause your Place to lose any accumulated favorites and likes. For details on these conditions, please refer to [**ADR: Place Identifiers**](https://adr.decentraland.org/adr/ADR-186). + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How is the like percentage calculated?" >}} + +In order to prevent abuse, the like percentage is calculated from likes and dislikes from users who have at least 100 [**voting power**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/dao-userguide.md#voting-power" >}}). Anyone with an account can like or dislike, but only qualifying votes are used to calculate the like percentage. +Increase your chances of getting a good rating by making sure your Place has a title, description and thumbnail. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How can my Place become a Point of Interest?" >}} + +Points of interest are notable locations in Decentraland. These “POIs” are promoted in several areas of the virtual world’s UI, and are promoted as good places for users to explore, especially people new to Decentraland. +You can create a [**proposal**]({{< ref "/content/player/dao/dao-userguide.md#creating-a-proposal" >}}) in the [**DAO**](https://decentraland.org/dao/en/) to nominate your Place as a Point of Interest. + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Which Worlds appear in the Worlds tab?" >}} + +As defined in the *Worlds 1.0 - Short-Term Plan* [**DAO proposal**](https://decentraland.org/governance/proposal/?id=e712bb50-e822-11ed-b8f1-75dbe089d333/), we allow discoverability of Worlds deployed to Foundation’s World Content Server only for NAME owners that also hold LAND or an active LAND rental contract. + +{{}} diff --git a/content/player/FAQs/posting-events.md b/content/player/FAQs/posting-events.md index de336956..53098013 100644 --- a/content/player/FAQs/posting-events.md +++ b/content/player/FAQs/posting-events.md @@ -9,13 +9,27 @@ url: /player/FAQs/events weight: 3 --- -- **Can anyone post an event on the Event Page?** - Yes, anyone in the Decentraland community can create an Event listing for an event that takes place within Genesis City or a World. Being a LAND owner is not a requirement. -- **How do I post an event to the Event page?** - Check out a quick breakdown here: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMNk_W1yqjU - And yes you can edit event details after publishing! -- **How does the event review process work?** - Review times depend on day/time of event submission, but won’t take longer than a few hours. Events are reviewed by the team at the Decentraland Foundation. Add your email or Discord username so you can be contacted if necessary. -- **My event wasn’t published, why not?** - Your event may not have passed review because you did not fill in all the required information. Make sure you complete every field in the form when submitting an event. +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Can anyone post an event on the Event Page?" >}} + +Yes, anyone in the Decentraland community can create an Event listing for an event that takes place within Genesis City or a World. Being a LAND owner is not a requirement. + +{{}} +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How do I post an event to the Event page?" >}} + +Check out a quick breakdown here: +https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMNk_W1yqjU +And yes you can edit event details after publishing! + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="How does the event review process work?" >}} + +Review times depend on day/time of event submission, but won’t take longer than a few hours. Events are reviewed by the team at the Decentraland Foundation. Add your email or Discord username so you can be contacted if necessary. + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="My event wasn’t published, why not?" >}} + +Your event may not have passed review because you did not fill in all the required information. Make sure you complete every field in the form when submitting an event. + +{{}} diff --git a/content/player/FAQs/security.md b/content/player/FAQs/security.md index 0f95262c..3752a9b7 100644 --- a/content/player/FAQs/security.md +++ b/content/player/FAQs/security.md @@ -9,24 +9,38 @@ url: /player/FAQs/security weight: 4 --- -- **Is it ok to share my wallet address?** - Yes, your wallet address, a unique sting of numbers and letters, is like a bank account number. Others can use it to send you gifts, like a Wearable, but not to take items from you. - You can find your Decentraland account wallet address by clicking on your profile in-world or when you’re logged in on decentraland.org. It will be under your avatar’s name. -- **Someone wants to send me an item for free—is it a scam?** - Sending gifts of Wearables or Emotes is a common tradition in Decentraland, so this should not automatically register as a red flag. For someone to send you a gift, they will need your wallet address, a unique string of numbers and letters, but data this alone is not something that can be used to scam you. If someone sends you a gift using your wallet address, it should appear in your Backpack without any necessary action from you. - What you should **never** give out is your ‘seed phrase’ (this applies if your Decentraland account is linked to an external digital wallet). -- **What are the most common scams to look out for?** - One of the most common scams are websites, social accounts, emails, and DMs impersonating Decentraland and advertising a free airdrop of MANA. This is something Decentraland will **NEVER** do. - Another common tactic is pretending to be a potential client and sending a file containing a virus. Always be very cautious with messages from people you don’t know personally and **never** download files from them. - - ![](/images/media/player/domains.png) - - A good rule is to always take the time to verify urls and email addresses before taking any actions. True Decentraland websites will always have the base [decentraland.org](http://decentraland.org) and the weekly newsletter will only come from hello@decentraland.org. - Read more about [Safety Tips & Tricks](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/how-to-keep-your-digital-assets-safe-in-the-metaverse). - -- **What should I do if my account/digital wallet has been compromised?** - If you've unfortunately been the victim of account compromise and notice your wallet has been drained, there are a few things you should do next, depending on how the hack occurred: - - If you have any remaining assets in your wallet, you can try to transfer them to a new, uncompromised account immediately and discontinue using the compromised wallet completely. Create your new wallet from a different device in case the virus is still present on your computer. - - If the hack occurred through a downloaded file, you’ll want to wipe your PC completely to remove any malware. - - Regardless of how the hack occurred, you can report the incident to your local authorities. This can not only help with the investigation—given local legislation—but also assist in creating a police report, which can be useful for flagging compromised assets on platforms like Opensea. - After securing your assets and ensuring your devices are clean, you can create a new Decentraland account and get back to exploring. +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Is it ok to share my wallet address?" >}} + +Yes, your wallet address, a unique sting of numbers and letters, is like a bank account number. Others can use it to send you gifts, like a Wearable, but not to take items from you. +You can find your Decentraland account wallet address by clicking on your profile in-world or when you’re logged in on decentraland.org. It will be under your avatar’s name. + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="Someone wants to send me an item for free—is it a scam?" >}} + +Sending gifts of Wearables or Emotes is a common tradition in Decentraland, so this should not automatically register as a red flag. For someone to send you a gift, they will need your wallet address, a unique string of numbers and letters, but data this alone is not something that can be used to scam you. If someone sends you a gift using your wallet address, it should appear in your Backpack without any necessary action from you. +What you should **never** give out is your ‘seed phrase’ (this applies if your Decentraland account is linked to an external digital wallet). + +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What are the most common scams to look out for?" >}} + +One of the most common scams are websites, social accounts, emails, and DMs impersonating Decentraland and advertising a free airdrop of MANA. This is something Decentraland will **NEVER** do. +Another common tactic is pretending to be a potential client and sending a file containing a virus. Always be very cautious with messages from people you don’t know personally and **never** download files from them. + +![](/images/media/player/domains.png) + +A good rule is to always take the time to verify urls and email addresses before taking any actions. True Decentraland websites will always have the base [decentraland.org](http://decentraland.org) and the weekly newsletter will only come from hello@decentraland.org. +Read more about [Safety Tips & Tricks](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/how-to-keep-your-digital-assets-safe-in-the-metaverse). +{{}} + +{{< details class="faq-details" anchor="true" title="What should I do if my account/digital wallet has been compromised?" >}} + +If you've unfortunately been the victim of account compromise and notice your wallet has been drained, there are a few things you should do next, depending on how the hack occurred: + +- If you have any remaining assets in your wallet, you can try to transfer them to a new, uncompromised account immediately and discontinue using the compromised wallet completely. Create your new wallet from a different device in case the virus is still present on your computer. +- If the hack occurred through a downloaded file, you’ll want to wipe your PC completely to remove any malware. +- Regardless of how the hack occurred, you can report the incident to your local authorities. This can not only help with the investigation—given local legislation—but also assist in creating a police report, which can be useful for flagging compromised assets on platforms like Opensea. + After securing your assets and ensuring your devices are clean, you can create a new Decentraland account and get back to exploring. + +{{}}