Decentraland is a virtual world whose fungible token is MANA, originally issued on Ethereum. MANA pays for supported marketplace purchases and participates in governance; LAND is a separate non-fungible asset. Owning MANA does not automatically give you a land parcel or ownership of the platform.
Decentraland
(MANA)
Decentraland is a virtual world whose fungible token is MANA, originally issued on Ethereum. MANA pays for supported marketplace purchases and participates in governance; LAND is a separate non-fungible asset. Owning MANA does not automatically give you a land parcel or ownership of the platform.
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→ How to Buy DecentralandWhat is Decentraland?
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How does Decentraland work?
MANA balances and transfers are recorded by token smart contracts, while Decentraland's world and content systems run separately. Its marketplace distinguishes Ethereum MANA from Polygon MANA. MANA is not the native gas coin of either chain, and a token transfer does not move your avatar or LAND.
Who created Decentraland?
The Decentraland white paper credits Esteban Ordano, Ariel Meilich, Yemel Jardi and Manuel Araoz. That attribution describes the original project document, not exclusive present-day control. The DAO has its own governance process, and its documentation specifically distinguishes control of LAND contracts from control of MANA supply.
What is Decentraland used for?
MANA is used to buy supported Decentraland assets and to participate in DAO decisions. The marketplace includes LAND, names, wearables and emotes, with different network requirements. Buying the token alone does not create an income stream, a usable scene or a claim to physical property.
Where can you buy Decentraland?
Check a platform's official MANA market and account availability before buying. Decentraland's marketplace also describes a Buy MANA flow using external providers, whose identity checks and geographic access vary. Confirm whether you need Ethereum MANA or Polygon MANA; this site's exchange comparison routes do not prove either is available.
Decentraland exchange reference guides
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How to buy Decentraland
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How can you buy Decentraland safely?
First decide which Decentraland purchase or wallet network you need, then verify the MANA token and withdrawal network. Review provider eligibility, total charges and the destination before paying. A marketplace connection is not permission to disclose your recovery phrase, and a small test transfer can expose a network mismatch.
Can you buy a fraction of Decentraland?
Yes, MANA is a fungible token and purchases need not be whole tokens. Token precision and the provider's minimum order are different limits. Check the order amount actually credited, especially when an Ethereum withdrawal fee could make a small purchase impractical for its intended marketplace use.
How much does it cost to buy Decentraland?
The cost is the MANA order value plus applicable spread, payment, trading and withdrawal charges. For marketplace use, allow separately for any bridge and network transactions. Compare the net MANA arriving on the required chain, rather than assuming the displayed asset price covers the full purchase journey.
How much is one Decentraland worth?
Use this page's timestamped dynamic reference panel for MANA's indicative market value. A MANA quote is not a LAND valuation, and it is not an executable purchase offer. Check the update time and compare the actual platform order, including spread and charges, before acting.
Is Decentraland a good investment?
MANA has market, adoption and smart-contract risks rather than a guaranteed investment outcome. Demand for virtual goods may change, and MANA ownership is different from owning revenue-producing LAND. Bridges and custody services add further failure points. This is not financial advice.
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Decentraland wallets & storage
How do you get a Decentraland wallet?
Use a wallet that explicitly supports MANA on your chosen network, then verify the official token details before importing it. Decentraland documents MetaMask connections and separate Ethereum and Polygon marketplace balances. Back up the wallet privately; the same-looking address does not make balances on different chains interchangeable.
How can you store Decentraland securely?
Protect the keys controlling your MANA and avoid unnecessary marketplace approvals. Decentraland documents connecting a Ledger through MetaMask, but that does not establish support for every device, app or network combination. Check those details with the wallet vendor and keep recovery material offline; custody services introduce their own access risks.
Sending & cashing out Decentraland
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How do you send Decentraland to another wallet?
Send MANA only after the recipient confirms the chain and token it accepts. An Ethereum MANA transfer needs ETH for gas; Polygon MANA requires that network's gas asset. Moving between these balances is a bridge or supported service operation, not an ordinary same-chain address transfer.
How long does a Decentraland transfer take?
MANA transfer time depends on the chain used and the receiving service's crediting policy. Ethereum inclusion is separate from finality, and a bridge adds another process. Check a transaction hash before blaming the network: a provider may still be holding a withdrawal that has not been broadcast.
How much does it cost to send Decentraland?
Ethereum MANA transfers consume gas paid in ETH, not MANA. The amount depends on token-contract execution and current network conditions; Polygon uses its own gas mechanism. Marketplace approvals and bridging may add transactions, while an exchange withdrawal charge is a separate service cost.
Can you cash out Decentraland for real money?
You can cash out MANA if a service accepts your specific network deposit, supports a sale and offers a usable fiat withdrawal method. Selling a Decentraland wearable for MANA is not yet a bank withdrawal. Verify identity requirements, minimums and holds with the chosen provider before transferring assets.
Is Decentraland traceable?
MANA transfers on Ethereum are publicly inspectable token transactions, not anonymous payments. Marketplace activity can connect an address with LAND, names or collectibles, revealing additional context. An address does not necessarily reveal a legal name by itself, but exchange records and public profiles can connect the two.
Supply, mining & staking
What is the maximum supply of Decentraland?
MANA should not be described as having unlimited routine mining issuance. The DAO documentation says no other contract or wallet can modify or pause its supply through the ownership permissions described there. Historical issuance, burned tokens and current circulation are different measures; this draft does not assert an unverified current numeric maximum.
Can you mine Decentraland?
No, MANA is not obtained through its own proof-of-work mining network. It is an issued Ethereum token, distinct from the virtual world's early experimental systems. Running Decentraland infrastructure or creating content does not turn your computer into a MANA block miner.
Can you stake Decentraland?
MANA has no native validator staking that secures a separate MANA blockchain. DAO voting is governance participation, not a promise of staking rewards. Lending, liquidity pools or other products using MANA have separate contracts and risks, so their yield must not be described as native MANA consensus income.