Metaverse Bulletin

Decentraland's 'All Hands' bolsters community, The Sandbox's 'GC 0.9' expands its realm, and Biggie Smalls energizes the digital world.

Author

Leah Alger
December 07, 2023

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This Week's Low-Down:

  • 🚀 Decentraland to Boost Its Metaverse with 'All Hands'

  • 🌐 The Sandbox Update ‘GC 0.9’ Opens New Horizons

  • 🎵 Biggie Smalls Takes Over The Sandbox Metaverse

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit for Promoting Binance NFTs (Bitcolumnist)

  • Decentraland Simplifies NFT Shopping with Cross-Chain Upgrade (NFT Plazas)

  • Ethereum NFT Creators Scramble to Secure Projects From Thirdweb Vulnerability (Decrypt)

  • Redeem Free Gods Unchained Packs via Amazon Prime Gaming (NFT Plazas)

  • BlackRock and Bitwise Update their Spot BTC ETF Applications (Bitcolumnist)

  • FaZe Clan Founder Banks Says Ethereum Is 'Large Percentage' of His Net Worth (Decrypt)

  • Why Are Solana NFTs Booming? It’s About Liquidity (nft now)

  • The Sandbox Celebrates Biggie Smalls with Warner Music (NFT Plazas)

  • Robinhood Reports a 75% Surge in Trading Volume in November (Bitcolumnist)

  • Blur Captures 80% of Total NFT Trading Volume (NFT Plazas)

  • Is NFT Winter Over? Prices Climb as Bitcoin and Ethereum Surge (Decrypt)

  • What We Know About The Contract Vulnerability Worrying Web3 (nft now)

  • Finland Strives to Become Metaverse Frontrunner by 2035 (NFT Plazas)

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Decentraland to Boots Its Metaverse with ‘All Hands’

Decentraland has started holding “All Hands” meetings to boost transparency, visibility, and community connection through regular updates and open interactions.

  • These meetings are scheduled every seven weeks on Wednesday, aligning with Decentraland's “Shape up Cycles” for consistent engagements.

  • They will be divided into three sections, with the first section focusing on Foundation updates like special announcements, strategic updates, and marketing plans.

  • In the second section, Foundation team members present the most relevant product updates from the past cycle and insights into the upcoming cycle.

  • The third section is an AMA (Ask Me Anything), providing an open space for community members to ask questions, with a Slido link shared beforehand to gather these queries.

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The Sandbox Update ‘GC 0.9’ Opens New Horizons

The Sandbox's latest game client update, GC 0.9, brings a variety of new features and enhancements, encouraging players to download or update to experience the latest additions to the platform.

  • Ambassadors and LAND owners in The Sandbox are now able to showcase their badges on mini-profiles and in-game chats, with the platform announcing more updates to badges in the near future.

  • Additionally, an updated emote wheel in The Sandbox offers players a broader range of expressions and a more user-friendly navigation experience, enhancing their ability to express their personalities.

  • Avatar customization in The Sandbox has also been made more accessible, with players now able to select and equip their avatars directly within the game client for quick personalization.

    Biggie Smalls Takes Over The Sandbox Metaverse

    In a groundbreaking collaboration, The Notorious B.I.G.'s estate joins forces with The Sandbox metaverse, unveiling a Brooklyn-inspired virtual realm for an engaging gaming adventure.

  • Within the "Breakin’ B.I.G." experience, players are immersed in a world where they can interact with Biggie's avatar, embark on quests to aid the community, and confront in-game adversaries.

  • Merging the nostalgic allure of 90s arcade games with the iconic beats of Biggie's music, this venture captivates both the rapper's loyal fanbase and a new generation of Web3 enthusiasts.

  • Complementing the immersive experience, a fresh NFT avatar collection is set to launch, alongside significant enhancements to Warner Music Group’s social hub.

  • This collaboration marks a significant addition to The Sandbox's celebrity lineup, placing Notorious B.I.G. among other stars like Elvis Presley and Snoop Dogg in the dynamic Ethereum-based metaverse.

Today's edition was written by Leah Alger