Decentraland

Decentraland

Blockchain-based metaverse with land NFTs

Overview

Decentraland is a decentralized virtual world built on the Ethereum blockchain where people create, own, and monetize 3D experiences. Land parcels are NFTs (LAND) bought with the in-world currency MANA (an ERC-20 token), and users can develop these parcels into games, galleries, shops, or events. Access to experiences and the sale of digital assets generate revenue for creators, who keep most of their earnings because a 2.5% marketplace fee goes to the community treasury and the rest goes to the creator. The platform is governed by a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), enabling community members to vote on platform developments. Decentraland differs from competitors by offering a fully user-owned economy with NFT land ownership, tokenized payments, and on-chain governance, all under the stewardship of a non-profit foundation. Its goal is to create a persistent, user-generated metaverse where anyone can build, own, and earn within a decentralized, community-governed ecosystem.

About Decentraland

Simplify's Rating
Why Decentraland is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

VR & AR

Consumer Software

Crypto & Web3

Gaming

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

ICO

Total Funding

$25M

Headquarters

Dongcheng District, China

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games Store access can broaden acquisition beyond crypto natives.
  • Mobile optimization fits shorter social-gaming sessions and casual event check-ins.
  • YouTube streaming and community events deepen engagement across social channels.

What critics are saying

  • User growth depends on retaining newcomers after distribution expands.
  • DAO governance slows product decisions versus centralized competitors.
  • MANA and LAND remain exposed to crypto and NFT market cycles.

What makes Decentraland unique

  • Ethereum-based virtual world with MANA governance and LAND ownership.
  • Founded in 2015 by Ari Meilich and Esteban Ordano.
  • Decentralized Autonomous Organization shifts platform control to token holders.

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Funding

Total Funding

$25M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
BlockchainGames
May 21st, 2026
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Yahoo Finance
Mar 31st, 2026
Decentraland launches on Epic Games Store and Android, iOS app coming soon

Decentraland is expanding across platforms with a launch on the Epic Games Store, an Android app now available on Google Play, and iOS coming soon. The virtual world maintains consistent activity across all platforms. The Epic Games Store launch provides access to 74 million monthly active users. Users downloading through Epic receive an exclusive wearable item for a limited time. Executive Director Yemel Jardi said the move is part of a broader strategy to expand distribution channels. The mobile push addresses shifting user behaviour, with mobile devices commanding 71.55% of social gaming market share. The mobile experience has been optimised for shorter, more frequent visits, allowing users to check activity and join events casually. All spaces, avatars and social activity remain consistent across desktop and mobile platforms.

The Daily Hodl
Sep 15th, 2025
Decentraland Announces Art Week 2025 - TOUCH GRASS, a Four-Day Exploration of Presence, Reflection and Sensory Art in Virtual Worlds

Ahead of Art Week, Decentraland is partnering with Digital Fashion Week (DFW) to showcase the future of virtual exhibitions.

Decentraland
Sep 2nd, 2025
Introducing Communities in Decentraland

Everyone joins Decentraland for different reasons - art, music, gaming, fashion, or just hanging out.

Decrypt
Mar 16th, 2025
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