Overview

The Decentraland Worlds Content Server is a specialized content server that enables users to deploy and manage isolated 3D scenes outside of Genesis City. Each World is a self-contained scene linked to a Decentraland NAME (ENS or DCL domain), providing a personal metaverse space accessible through the Decentraland Explorer.

Key Features

• Deploy Scenes: Upload and manage 3D scenes with full metadata and assets

• Access Control: Configure permissions for deployment, access, and streaming

• Content Management: Store and retrieve scene assets via IPFS-compatible content addressing

• Live Data: Real-time information about active worlds and connected users

• Multi-user Support: Built-in communications adapter integration (LiveKit, WebRTC)

Authentication

Most write operations require Signed Fetch authentication (ADR-44). This involves signing requests with an Ethereum wallet to prove ownership of the world's NAME. Read operations are generally public and don't require authentication.

Getting Started

1. Acquire a Decentraland NAME (ENS domain like myname.eth or DCL name like myname.dcl.eth)

2. Deploy your scene using the /entities endpoint with signed authentication

3. Configure access permissions via /world/{world_name}/permissions endpoints

4. Access your world using the Decentraland Client and running the chat command /world {your-name}.dcl.eth or (DPRECATED) with the web client https://play.decentraland.org/?realm={your-name}.dcl.eth

Content Addressing

All content is addressed by IPFS CIDv1 hashes (e.g., bafkreiabc123...). Content is immutable and content-addressed, ensuring integrity and enabling efficient caching and distribution.