# Metaverse Weekly Wrap-Up: Apr 17-23 By [OneLand](https://paragraph.com/@oneland) · 2023-04-24 --- _Market Data | Market News | Sales & Mints | Events Contests & Giveaways | Twitter Spaces Project Streams & Interviews | Project Updates | Partnerships |_ * * * **Highlights** * Big quarterly updates for Decentraland, The Sandbox & WorldwideWebb * Decrypt set to launch Web2+3 gaming hub * Giveaways galore and $$$ to be won with Comearth, Apecoin, TheSandbox, Upland, Voxels * Protest rallies are being held in virtual worlds…& * Decentralized education enters The Sandbox! * * * 💹 Market Data ============== ![Meta Rankings – Market Cap (7D)](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2f26576d519e71f19395c8f1c257cc942866e7628ed379b63a739de9a8e43f3c.png) Meta Rankings – Market Cap (7D) Total land cap of the 10 projects on [OneLand](https://oneland.world/#/main) ended the week down 3.75% at 814,078 ETH or $1.516 billion. ETH retreated 12.17%, with metaverse tokens SAND (-14.5%) and MANA (-12.5%) following suit. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7718811993ea6c63af1854124f4dde6619e7e5f0b0debe46d27fff7a9acbfda9.png) **Context** Price performance was mixed this week. [Decentraland](https://oneland.world/#/main/decentraland) and [Arcade](https://oneland.world/#/main/arcadeland) enjoyed small rebounds, while [Worldwide Webb](https://oneland.world/#/main/worldwideweb3?selectkey=tradeAnalytics) recovered 125% ,thanks to Penthouse [9033](https://etherscan.io/nft/0xa1d4657e0e6507d5a94d06da93e94dc7c8c44b51/9033) passing hands for 10.5 ETH. [Otherdeeds](https://oneland.world/#/main/otherside) saw 7.33% shaved off its value in ETH this week, but it looked much worse in USD at -18.6%. As prices continue to sink from March highs, trade volume in [Otherdeeds](https://oneland.world/#/main/otherside) doubled this week, as sales rose 162%. ![Land cap of Otherdeeds is going down](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1181a2bcce65e04b0a59d4a60310f8855e744818e63b3bd19d47e7f5b81d3c39.png) Land cap of Otherdeeds is going down Meanwhile, trading activity has been picking up all month at [NFT Worlds](https://oneland.world/#/main/nftworlds). Prices have been rising, and this week’s top sale of [8.5 ETH](https://etherscan.io/tx/0x807829990ceeb1a8440b96071f1a2b40034bb364d5a1377321cced956a85ded9) was its highest in a year. ![Prices are rising at NFT Worlds (3M)](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e1913b2df1ed0ce0878143a8df7447d154bfe783e686d5870b02b9fa8112c5f8.png) Prices are rising at NFT Worlds (3M) 7-day sales of [The Sandbox](https://oneland.world/#/main/sandbox?selectkey=tradeAnalytics) LANDs were up 52.8%, a month high, buoyed by lower prices. ![LANDs (3M) look cheap at The Sandbox](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0ba1766e1c18d52d3ffa634951e5fb11cdf1db48ff7261601e6e714f65bf21ea.png) LANDs (3M) look cheap at The Sandbox _For explanation of data calculations, check_ [_docs.oneland.world/_](https://docs.oneland.world/)_. For metaverse data, check_ [_oneland.world_](https://oneland.world/#/main)_._ * * * 🗞️ Market News =============== **X.AI — _Apr 17_:** Elon Musk created new AI company X.AI to rival Google’s DeepMind and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. [Elon explains](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm04Dvky3w8). **KAIDRO — _Apr 20_:** [Kaidro](https://www.kaidro.com/) — which began as a webcomic raising $5m — will launch its story-based anime action RPG on Immutable. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Q4HnmTbIA) **MANDALA — Apr 23:** Cross-chain, lore-driven metaverse (which spans TV, graphic novels, gaming & AR) [Mandala](https://enterthemandala.com/) is launching its Cryptonauts NFT collection on the Astar network. Mandala will run interoperably with SingularityNet’s AI-powered [Sophiaverse](https://www.sophiaverse.ai/). [https://nftplazas.com/mandala-metaverse-nft/](https://nftplazas.com/mandala-metaverse-nft/) **DECRYPT GG — _Apr 26_:** Decrypt Media is launching [GG](https://decrypt.co/gg), a new video-centric Web2/Web3 news channel and **gaming community hub** on Apr 26. People can [register](https://lu.ma/zr9v56k7) for its launch. * * * 🌄 Sales & Mints ================ **INNOAFRICA <> AFRICARARE — _Ongoing_:** Help bring clean water to Africa by purchasing a Soulbound [Drops of Life NFT](https://www.africarare.io/innovation-africa). Prices and attributes of each Water Drop NFT vary based on the type of buyer donation. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXIb20nQArU) **DANCEFIGHT <> THE SANDBOX — _Apr 19_:** AL [minting](https://t.co/A4yON63lUT) commenced of DanceFight’s WildOnes avatars — playable & danceable avatars that mimic the moves of the worlds’ top dancers — like [Dassy](https://youtu.be/qqf8yBUE3O4) and [Pep C](https://youtu.be/EvPLmzOhcps) ! [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clTZlVvpE18) **UPLAND — _Apr 24–27:_** **London** and **Birmingham** are coming to Upland! Get [the info](https://www.upland.me/events/london-and-birmingham-are-coming-to-upland). * Apr 23: Registration opens * Apr 24: Sale kicks off * Apr 25: Free airfare to London begins * Apr 26: London Stress Test * Apr 27: Both cities launch! [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybFmwilYw7E) * * * 🎪🏅🎁 Events, Contests & Giveaways =================================== **_Events_** **AFRICARARE — _June 5–9_:** [**A360 Metaverse Space Adventure**](https://www.africarare.io/a360) — the metaverse version of the annual Abundance360 event in L.A. Hear from visionary thinkers and learn how to leverage the latest tech to transform your business and philanthropy. [Sign up](https://www.africarare.io/a360). **THE SANDBOX — _Apr 20:_** Wistaverse held an [abortion rally](https://twitter.com/wistaverse/status/1648701743381839872?s=61&t=g7WkKE-3zv5rHl5-GY7vig) in The Sandbox, including support march and speakers. Curated by Amnesty International; with donations raised from [HurraNFT](https://twitter.com/HurraNFT). **TULUM CRYPTO FEST — _May 4–7_:** [Tulum Crypto Fest 2023](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/tulum-crypto-fest-2023-4may2023/?r=1391283&utm_source=&utm_campaign=) is a 4-day festival in Tulum, Mexico exploring AI, NFTs, VRE, refi & mindfulness through workshops, talks, art & music. [AyaStellar says it](https://twitter.com/aya_stellar/status/1647886185648332801). Tickets are [1/1/ NFTs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJS7F6h8Irs). **TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL — _Jun 7–18:_** [**Minted**](https://tribecafilm.com/films/minted-2023), exploring the intersection of art, commerce & digital ownership through the rise and fall of the NFT market, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. **METAVERSE BEAUTY WEEK — _Jun 12–16:_** Held in Decentraland, Spatial and Roblox, [MBW](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/exclusive-metaverse-beauty-week-is-coming/) will be a large-scale, multi-brand beauty event in the Metaverse. Inspired by MVFW and Web3 interoperability. Organised by creative agency Cult LDN. [https://www.glossy.co/beauty/exclusive-metaverse-beauty-week-is-coming/](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/exclusive-metaverse-beauty-week-is-coming/) * * * **_Contests & Giveaways_** **OPEN CAMPUS x BINANCE: $10k** [Twitter giveaway](https://twitter.com/binance/status/1649463696249290759?s=20) to celebrate $EDU’s listing on Binance. **OPEN CAMPUS x THE SANDBOX:** [Giveaway](https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame/status/1649005042526040066?s=20) of **500 Silver Notebook NFTs** to LANDholders to become an early user of decentralised education protocol Open Campus, & other benefits. **APECOIN x LEDGER — _Until May 3:_** Level up your crypto security know-how & earn a POK NFT for the chance to [win a limited-edition ApeCoin Ledger NanoX](https://t.co/Nhd4T5U2it). This [thread](https://twitter.com/harry_forj/status/1648770234315341824?s=20) walks you through. [https://t.co/Nhd4T5U2it](https://t.co/Nhd4T5U2it) **COMEARTH — _Apr 18–30_:** Beta launch [Mega-Giveaway](https://t.co/OkCXIk0eIF). 115 winners share in **$5,000** worth of rewards. **NFTWORLDS — _Apr 20–27_: NFT Worlds theme song contest. Music producers**! Learn more & submit your entry [here](https://t.co/shKA7GPALL). **VOXELS _— Apr 21–26:_** If your project does not yet own virtual land (VRE), submit it [here](https://t.co/E1sNziSqK1) by 6pm UTC Apr 26 to **win an exclusive waterfront property** on the stunning Chronos Island! OneLand entered the contest. Will you? **THE SANDBOX _— Apr 17-May 7:_** [Multiplayer Parkour Game Jam](https://sandboxgame.medium.com/multiplayer-parkour-game-jam-d427cef04009). 50k SAND in prizes & 100 SAND participation award. **_Apr 17–30:_** [**Care Bears:** Dare to Care for the Earth VoxEdit Contest](https://sandboxgame.medium.com/care-bears-voxedit-contest-c2732db2b0aa). Win from 15k SAND, plus a Care Bear NFT. **UPLAND _— Apr 11-May 11:_** Head to Buenos Aires in Upland for a chance to **win AFA Spotlights** - video highlight NFTs of Argentina’s biggest football moments - & $UPX. * * * 🔈 Twitter Streams, Project Streams & Interviews ================================================ **COMEARTH:** [Business Opportunities in the Metaverse](https://academynftically.ewebinar.com/webinar/9945/replay/4250542) **DECENTRALAND:** [Wearable Wednesday](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OyKAVQAPLWGb) feat. [Roustan](https://twitter.com/RoustanNFT) & [SinfulMeatStick](https://twitter.com/SinfulMeatStick) **NFTWORLDS:** [World of Creators, Modders & Builders](https://twitter.com/nftworldsNFT/status/1649167703457030146?s=20) **OTHERSIDE:** [Vessel Nesting in Otherside](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1gqxvyXRbNRJB) hosted by OtherSpaceFM **SOMNIUM SPACE:** [SpaceX StarShip Launch Party & VR Stream](https://twitter.com/SomniumSpace/status/1647934394005594113) at OMG Multiverse World / [Music in VR](https://twitter.com/SomniumSpace/status/1648419577012035586?s=20) **THE SANDBOX — Twitter Spaces:** [KOLA x The Sandbox AMA](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1LyGBqQkvrOKN) / [Avatars & the Future of Online Identity in the Metaverse](https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame/status/1648303147742363648)/ [The Sandbox x NYX PM](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1gqxvyXZYoeJB) **Livestreams:** [How to Make Animations](https://t.co/UZQX5pMDK6) / [New Parkour Game Jam](https://twitter.com/thesandboxgame/status/1648795251610632192?s=61&t=g7WkKE-3zv5rHl5-GY7vig) / [April Festival Games LETS GO](https://twitter.com/thesandboxgame/status/1649108953828323328?s=61&t=EP892H59wmeccXNAKpiH4Q) / [Exploring Tigonia on The Sandbox](https://twitter.com/thesandboxgame/status/1649840807200047104?s=61&t=klFVnfcShz7C2k36vFMLyg) * * * 🛠️ Project Updates =================== **SOMNIUM SPACE — _Apr 16_:** Founder Artur Sychov dropped a [leak](https://t.co/I1xxY40Y1Y) on their #VR1 headset, plus an upcoming update, on his censor-free Web3 social media protocol [Authencity](https://authencity.io/post/15415). **DECENTRALAND _— Apr 19:_** Decentraland Foundation released its [Q1 2023 Quarterly Update](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/decentraland-foundation-quarterly-update-q1-2023). **Q1 highlights:** Wearable Wednesday Twitter Spaces, DCL Film Club, 3rd Birthday Party, Emote Contest, 2023 Manifesto, MVFW23 (with 26k visitors), New support & mods teams, upgrades to Mac/OS clients, SDK7, DCL Editor, Importer & Marketplace **To come in Q2:** Game Jams, Hackathons, tentpole events, SDK7/ Editor/ Builder/ Marketplace upgrades & more. [Find out](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/decentraland-foundation-quarterly-update-q1-2023). **_Apr 22:_** SDK7 introduced a powerful and simple way to use [ray casting](https://twitter.com/decentraland/status/1649458831083335680)  for shooters, NPC line-of sights, finding paths, preventing collisions, etc. [https://twitter.com/decentraland/status/1649458831083335680?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1649458831083335680%7Ctwgr%5E901172d72cad0f6eaf6a23dd7696eeb511660008%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_c10&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fdecentraland%2Fstatus%2F1649458831083335680image%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07](https://twitter.com/decentraland/status/1649458831083335680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1649458831083335680%7Ctwgr%5E901172d72cad0f6eaf6a23dd7696eeb511660008%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fdecentraland%2Fstatus%2F1649458831083335680image%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07) **THE SANDBOX — _Apr 21_:** [Q1 2023 Project Update](https://sandboxgame.medium.com/the-sandbox-q1-2023-project-update-96644c0fc996). The comprehensive update covers all things related to the creator and player journeys, and community ecosystem, incl. LAND, marketplace, avatars, game client & more. **WORLDWIDE WEBB — _Apr 19:_** The team released its [Post-Season 0 Recap & Update](https://twitter.com/Worldwide_WEB3/status/1648765201544810496). Highlights: 1. Over 6,600 PvP matches played by 800+ daily Alpha testers 2. Banned 250+ bot accounts 3. Gifted Diamond Fragments to landholders 4. Minted historic [Season 0 items](https://opensea.io/collection/webb-season-0) from Halloween, Christmas & Valentine’s events 5. Hired a lead Discord manager — Discord revamp coming! * * * 👬 Partnerships =============== **SQUARE ENIX <> ELIXIR — _Apr 19_:** Final Fantasy developer Square Enix has [partnered](https://decrypt.co/137140/square-enix-teams-with-elixir-to-bring-web3-games-to-mainstream-audiences) with, and invested in, Elixir to bring Web3 games to the mainstream via the [Elixir launcher](https://elixir.app/). **OPEN CAMPUS <> THE SANDBOX <> BINANCE _— Apr 21_:** Decentralized education protocol [Open Campus](https://twitter.com/opencampus_xyz/status/1649348935323111424?s=20) will build a [virtual space](https://sandboxgame.medium.com/open-campus-is-bringing-decentralized-learning-to-the-sandbox-2f99c9db0608) in The Sandbox for visitors to unlock game missions and complete courses offered by [TinyTap](https://www.start.tinytap.com/animoca-brands/). $EDU will also launch on Binance. Learn more in this [AMA](https://twitter.com/opencampus_xyz/status/1649637800587960320) with Animoca chairman Yat Siu. [https://sandboxgame.medium.com/open-campus-is-bringing-decentralized-learning-to-the-sandbox-2f99c9db0608](https://sandboxgame.medium.com/open-campus-is-bringing-decentralized-learning-to-the-sandbox-2f99c9db0608) **AI ARENA <> TREASURE DAO — _Till end Apr_:** Web3 & AI-powered game AI Arena alongside Treasure DAO are co-hosting the [Treasure Cup](https://medium.com/@Origins-Research/ai-arena-partners-with-treasure-dao-for-one-of-the-biggest-web3-tournaments-7420e3ed030b) gaming tournament; prize pool over $100k. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcXjY55xUVY) * * * [_OneLand_](http://oneland.world) _is a 1-stop MetaHub — providing Metaverse market data & analytics, a Land NFT marketplace, LandFi tools and Metaverse MediaHub. 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