FAQ
What equipment or software do I need to play in Decentraland? #
A PC or Mac running Chrome, Firefox or Brave. See hardware requirements
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Can I play on a mobile device?
For the moment we don’t support mobile devices. But please stay tuned!
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Can I log in from multiple computers?
Yes, you can run Decentraland from multiple computers as long as you have your digital wallet installed on each machine.
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Can I use a different browser?
While it may be technically possible to use another browser, we recommend Chrome, Firefox or Brave to ensure optimal performance.
Can I login with my email or social media account? #
Do I need a wallet to play in Decentraland? #
If you want to fully enjoy the Decentraland experience, we recommend you get yourself a digital wallet. Digital wallets work as your personal account, keeping all your digital assets (such as names, collectibles, LANDs) and in-world progress safe.
If you choose to experience Decentraland Explorer without a wallet, the information will only be locally stored: you will be able to walk around, customize your Avatar and chat with others in-world, but you won’t have the chance to receive daily rewards, participate in events or log in with a different device using the same Guest ID and Avatar.
If this is the first time you’re hearing about digital wallets, we recommend reading Get a Wallet – Beginners Guide.
I lost my digital wallet! What happens with my account? #
What is MANA? #
Will I be able to buy things other than LAND with MANA? #
Some players have fancy wearables. How can I get them? #
What do the collectibles colors mean? #
Each collectible is assigned a rarity category, represented by a different name and color and denoting supply of collectible.
Their maximum issuance is:
- Common: 100000
- Uncommon: 10000
- Rare: 5000
- Epic: 1000
- Legendary: 100
- Exotic: 50
- Mythic: 10
- Unique: 1
Can I claim my Avatar name later? #
How can I block or report a player? #
How can I report a scene? #
What is LAND? #
How large is a tile of LAND? #
What is an Estate? #
How can I buy LAND or Estates in Decentraland? #
What does ‘owning’ virtual LAND mean and how does it work? #
Why is LAND scarce? #
Like CryptoKitties and CryptoPunks, LAND is a non-fungible digital asset. To ensure that the value of LAND parcels remains stable, the amount of land in Decentraland corresponds to the fixed, total amount of MANA.
Without LAND scarcity, many parcels would likely be left abandoned, negatively impacting the quality of content in Decentraland and the user experience.
Does Decentraland run on top of its own blockchain? #
Who validates transactions? #
How is content distributed? #
What tools should I use to start building in Decentraland? #
There are two ways to create 3D content for Decentraland:
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The Builder is an easy drag and drop visual tool. You have access to a large library of pre-made items, including interactive items that react to player feedback. You can also import and use your own custom 3D models.
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The SDK is for creating scenes writing code, which gives you much more power and flexibility.
Both tools can also be combined. You can create a scene visually with the Builder, then export it and work with its code to add interactive functionality. You can also use the SDK to create custom smart items and place these using the Builder.
You will be able to use tools like SketchUp, Blender, and Maya to create 3D models that you can then import into Decentraland, these models must be in .gltf or .glb format.
Will I be able to control who can see content on my parcels? #
Yes. You will be able to control how certain content on your parcel is served to other users within the Decentraland platform. 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 the content servers you are essentially making it publicly available since the content servers are a distributed file system. While we intend to make it possible to limit how that content is served to players through a Decentraland client, the content itself will always remain discoverable on the content servers.
You will be able to 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.