# Metaverse Weekly Wrap-Up: Apr 3–9 By [OneLand](https://paragraph.com/@oneland) · 2023-04-10 --- _Market Data | Market News | Sales & Mints | Events Contests & Giveaways | Twitter Spaces Project Streams & Interviews | Project Updates | Partnerships |_ * * * **Highlights:** * New Yuga Labs CEO, Decoupling of Kodas goes live * Metamask’s Web version to finally embrace NFTs * New metaverses Comearth and STARL launch * Bitcountry Estate Staking goes live * Updates for BYOPills, The Sandbox & Upland * Web3 festivals come to NYC and HK..& * Illuvium Zero releases its original soundtrack * * * 💹 Market Data ============== **\*\*Important Note\*\*** OneLand is in the process of integrating the Polygon network into our data acquisition methods, so certain data may be missing. We will temporarily refrain from releasing our data until the upgrade is verified and tested. * * * 🗞️ Market News =============== **YUGA LABS — _Apr 1:_** Former President and COO of Activision Blizzard Daniel Allegre began his [new role](https://twitter.com/dalegre/status/1641793257293111296) as CEO of Yuga Labs. **FIFA <> ALTERED STATE MACHINE - _Apr 4_:** FIFA debuted its AI-powered World Cup [mobile game](https://substack.com/redirect/234b54cd-15fb-475b-a4ec-0e37f4bf2fc3?j=eyJ1IjoiMW40ZGhyIn0.UX0c442-0bO6rnbGvxP3k53QE658zvIIEborFwuqUmc) developed by Altered State Machine, with plans to integrate NFTs. [https://decrypt.co/125313/fifa-launches-ai-powered-world-cup-soccer-game-nft-plans-ahead](https://decrypt.co/125313/fifa-launches-ai-powered-world-cup-soccer-game-nft-plans-ahead) **BITCOUNTRY - _Apr 6_:** Bitcountry’s **Estate staking** feature went live. Stakers need a minimum 100 $NEER and hold an Estate with at least 2 land units. [Create an Estate](https://metaversenw.gitbook.io/user-manual/metaverse-creation/land-ownership-in-the-metaverse/how-to-create-an-estate) from the land units you have because only Estates can be used for Estate Staking. [https://medium.com/bit-country/estate-staking-is-going-live-in-48-hours-now-is-the-time-to-prepare-47da505cd3c4](https://medium.com/bit-country/estate-staking-is-going-live-in-48-hours-now-is-the-time-to-prepare-47da505cd3c4) Listen to Bitcountry’s Twitter Space: [Unlocking the Benefits of Estate Staking & digital land](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKDodWoaOxV?s=20) **STARL METAVERSE _\- Apr 4:_** [STARL](https://starlproject.com/) announced the launch of its on- and off-chain space-themed gaming metaverse. [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/starl-announces-launch-off-chain-010300583.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/starl-announces-launch-off-chain-010300583.html) [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTtsvh34GyI) **WALMART _— Apr 4:_** Walmart filed a [trademark application](https://twitter.com/KondoudisLaw/status/1643263965877739521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1643263965877739521%7Ctwgr%5E7f364fda2ef87c388336e9baa4bfc815826eaffb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbiz.crast.net%2Fretail-giant-walmart-files-new-trademark-application-to-launch-metaverse-game%2F) for SAM’S CLUB with plans for VR & AR environments, games, classes, clothing, appliances and performances. **METAMASK — _Apr 5_:** Metamask updated its Web browser version to include a dedicated NFT tab with NFT auto detection, sending of ERC 721 NFTs and ERC 1155 transfers. [https://twitter.com/MetaMask/status/1643282900954087424/photo/1](https://twitter.com/MetaMask/status/1643282900954087424/photo/1) **OPEN SEA — _Apr 5_:** OpenSea [launched](https://nftplazas.com/opensea-pro-traders/) OpenSea Pro which will aggregate NFT listings from 170 marketplaces, be usable on mobile, and reward users — not with tokens, like Blur, but with NFTs. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxpHFqWkInI) **JAPAN - _Apr 6_:** Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s **Web3** project team published a [**white paper**](https://note.com/akihisa_shiozaki/n/n669dee962b15) with recommendations for developing Web3 in Japan, part of a national strategy under PM Kishida’s government. * * * 🌄 Sales & Mints ================ **ARSENAL FC <> STAYNEX — _Apr 7_:** Arsenal FC launched match ticket NFT sales including access to match tickets and luxury accommodation. [https://nftevening.com/arsenal-fc-joins-the-blockchain-with-football-nft-project/](https://nftevening.com/arsenal-fc-joins-the-blockchain-with-football-nft-project/) **ILLUVIUM — _Apr 4_:** Illuvium:Beyond reached its [Launch Party Goal](https://twitter.com/illuviumio/status/1643133374373167106?s=20) of 100,000 D1SKs sold. **THE SANDBOX _— Apr 11–12:_** Fist of the North Star — 2,000 playable voxel avatars [AL/Public Sale](https://heymint.xyz/fist-of-the-north-star-avatar-collections). * * * 🎪🏅🎁 Events, Contests & Giveaways =================================== **DECENTRALAND _— Mar 28–31:_** Decentraland [wrapped up](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/mvfw23-recap) its 4-day virtual fashion extravaganza, feat. virtual models, runways, panels, popup shops and all-night long parties. Check out some [group pics](https://twitter.com/decentraland/status/1642851941666496514?s=61&t=EUwBAlnSdyWg3QN1B2a6ug) and [video recap](https://twitter.com/kolorfulmeta/status/1642914815113871360?s=61&t=EUwBAlnSdyWg3QN1B2a6ug) from [@KolorfulMeta](https://twitter.com/KolorfulMeta). [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zL4Nct6J3w) Forbes [reports](https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniehirschmiller/2023/04/02/metaverse-fashion-week-how-retail-got-real/amp/) brands picked up their game this year, with more coherent Web3 strategies and adoption of AI, AR & digitization of physical assets. Meanwhile, NFT Evening [reported](https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yMTg3NTg3ODg0MTU0ODg2NjU2JmM9czFxMSZlPTAmYj0xMTE2NTc1MjY2JmQ9bjV6NHQzeA==.zQl2d_QArHSz6gQh3uQBWdtzoNL-VBUpyrp7Cbzb-G8) a 76% drop in attendance from MVFW22. **Survey:** Decentraland Foundation is requesting [feedback](https://forms.gle/bU3gchRczLhLYjvL6) on what’s happened so far in 2023. **THE SANDBOX _— Apr 3_:** The Sandbox held an IRL Partner Day in Hong Kong. Check this [Twitter thread](https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame/status/1642885263222353928?s=20) recap, with pics, video & more. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1b05e99fe55bf1fe404e25f79d33a952f7735b9982700f7969c39fac681bd0b1.png) **_Ongoing_:** Jag Friends’ [Magic Island](https://www.sandbox.game/en/experiences/jaguar-friends-magic-island/067c38ee-9c32-4def-baff-5c1514cefd73/) [https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame/status/1643978144259661825?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1643978144259661825%7Ctwgr%5E8ad55f896d9f14881ad8e3872bcc8a30b0c4cbbc%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_c10&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheSandboxGame%2Fstatus%2F1643978144259661825image%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07](https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame/status/1643978144259661825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1643978144259661825%7Ctwgr%5E8ad55f896d9f14881ad8e3872bcc8a30b0c4cbbc%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheSandboxGame%2Fstatus%2F1643978144259661825image%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07) **_Till Apr 24:_** [**Ramadan** Month of Sharing](http://tsbga.me/3zRs5Bb). Reward pool: 100k $SAND [https://vimeo.com/814971924?embedded=true&source=vimeo\_logo&owner=160249356](https://vimeo.com/814971924?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=160249356) **_Till May 2:_** [April Festival](https://t.co/OosqWxrr1Y). 200 quests. Reward pool: 1.15m $SAND [https://nftplazas.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce468f48908d91efc5c33786b&id=3f2f1b2d6a&e=de358e2c9a](https://nftplazas.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce468f48908d91efc5c33786b&id=3f2f1b2d6a&e=de358e2c9a) **COMEARTH _— Apr 10:_** E-commerce metaverse Comearth is running a giveaway event to celebrate its Beta launch. (Scroll down to **Project Updates** for more info.) [https://twitter.com/ComearthHQ/status/1642886553872547845?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1642886553872547845%7Ctwgr%5E85ccb6d86446f44e709ae7abb75531c5f0605570%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_c10&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fcomearthhq%2Fstatus%2F16428865538725478453Fs3D6126t3D8I-IzMbnnASMQ3c7RavWjwimage%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07](https://twitter.com/ComearthHQ/status/1642886553872547845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1642886553872547845%7Ctwgr%5E85ccb6d86446f44e709ae7abb75531c5f0605570%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fcomearthhq%2Fstatus%2F16428865538725478453Fs3D6126t3D8I-IzMbnnASMQ3c7RavWjwimage%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07) Up for grabs: 2,000 $ECOM, VIP Passes, USDT, LandNFT WLs; bonus 200 $ECOM to users who sign-up for Beta + Early Access for Beta. [https://app.comearth.world/](https://app.comearth.world/) **NFT NYC — _Apr 12–14_:** “100+ partners, 200+ reporters, 500+ brands, 1,500+ speakers, 2,000+ artists & 6,000+ attendees” will converge on New York City from Apr 12–14 for NFT NYC. [Full schedule](https://nftnyc2023.sessionize.com/schedule). **_Apr 12:_** New [**Voxels CEO & CTO**](https://partiful.com/e/u1UxNuVKQBik4pnv0MQD) in NYC. Or watch live in-world. **HONG KONG — _Apr 12–15:_** 300+ industry founders, investors, regulation agencies and other experts will join the HK Web3 Festival 2023 and Web3.0 Demo Day co-hosted by Wanxiang and Hashkey. Get a [free ticket](https://t.co/DXAXMeL9OY). [https://mpost.io/hong-kong-web3-festival-2023-hong-kongs-largest-ever-premier-digital-asset-event-is-here/](https://mpost.io/hong-kong-web3-festival-2023-hong-kongs-largest-ever-premier-digital-asset-event-is-here/) * * * 🔈 Catch up on this week’s Twitter Spaces, Project Streams & Interviews: ======================================================================== **BITCOUNTRY:** [Unlocking the Benefits of Estate Staking & Digital Land](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKDodWoaOxV?s=20) **DECENTRALAND:** [Wearable Wednesday: The Looks of MVFW23](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1LyxBqrzENyJN) **NFT WORLDS:** [Weekly WRLD of Gaming](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmxPkmDQPnJN?s=20) **OTHERSIDE:** [Decoupling, Vessels, & What It Means for Otherside Voyagers](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1gqxvypDAzBJB/peek) with OtherSpaceFM **SOMNIUM SPACE:** [LIVE: Meditation Session](https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OyKAVNMYlDGb) **WORLDWIDE WEBB:** [Discord AMA](https://discord.com/channels/811393392125673502/960563879266639893/1093308184007024701) **THE SANDBOX** Mon: [VoxEdit Monday: New Workspace, Updates & Voxel Fun](https://twitter.com/thesandboxgame/status/1642949351306833921?s=61&t=EUwBAlnSdyWg3QN1B2a6ug) Tue: [Fist of the North Star AMA](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ynJOaAgWEnKR) Wed: [Learn how to Teleport in Game Maker](https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mnxeRXeDRZKX) Thu: [Exploring Hell Diggers in The Sandbox](https://twitter.com/thesandboxgame/status/1643722293062017037?s=61&t=rCwSdvlPbiR5O831QEqUKw) Sat: [Making an Easter Egg Hunt in The Sandbox Game Maker](https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXldLNeVGZ) * * * 🛠️ Project Updates =================== **COMEARTH _\- Apr 10:_** E-commerce metaverse COMEARTH launched its Beta version. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6MM8JEUCA0) Join to experience minigames and virtual events, show off your NFTs and win great [prizes](https://twitter.com/hashtag/prizes?src=hashtag_click) from the reward pool. [Sign up](https://t.co/C49gjEQycw). **BYOPILLS - _Apr 3_:** Version 1 of BYOPills’ **Racer** is [set to drop](https://twitter.com/_kEBZ/status/1642595246117625857?s=20) in the next 2 months, and a final version within 4 months. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOiDeS0ryvQ) **UPLAND - _Apr 3:_** Upland launched [**Neighborhood Ratings**](https://www.upland.me/events/neighborhood-ratings-bring-new-node-collections-property-earning-boosts-and-upx-bonuses). The ratings measure the progress and development of each Neighbourhood, or Node, and reward top-performing Nodes with new Neighbourhood Collections. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-XWCQ6OAJU) **SANDSTORM _— Apr 3_:** Virtual builder marketplace Sandstorm announced the beta launch of its [PRO and AGENCY](https://sandstorm.co/sandstorm-agency-and-pro-plans-are-now-live/) subscription plans that enable Web2 businesses to offer 3D, AR and VR to their clients. **THE SANDBOX _— Apr 3:_** The Sandbox introduced [**Workspaces**](https://t.co/DxjKgUKvyx): all the assets you create in one place. [https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame/status/1642934992929173506?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1642934992929173506%7Ctwgr%5E10ce8eead4aae0b2617ab55eb59631253146cc91%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_c10&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fthesandboxgame%2Fstatus%2F16429349929291735063Fs3D6126t3DEUwBAlnSdyWg3QN1B2a6ugimage%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07](https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame/status/1642934992929173506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1642934992929173506%7Ctwgr%5E10ce8eead4aae0b2617ab55eb59631253146cc91%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fthesandboxgame%2Fstatus%2F16429349929291735063Fs3D6126t3DEUwBAlnSdyWg3QN1B2a6ugimage%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07) **ILLUVIUM _— Apr 3:_** Illuvium DAO shared the latest [burn-down **financial report**](https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/768749374255398943/1092442065784295545) with a breakdown of DAO expenses and funds allocation. **_Apr 4_: Illuvium: Zero** [released](https://twitter.com/illuviumio/status/1643133374373167106?s=20) its **original soundtrack.** Experience each region’s essence and aura, and let the music transport you into a world beyond imagination in Illuvium. Download [here](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1998224/12420001). [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow06V7-V1no) **OTHERSIDE - _Apr 6:_** The **decoupling of Kodas** and **Vessels** claim went [live](https://lotm.otherside.xyz/expanded). Only Otherdeeds with Koda can decouple, but all Otherdeeds can claim a vessel. [https://news.yuga.com/the-decoupling](https://news.yuga.com/the-decoupling) * * * 👬 Partnerships =============== **FLYBONDI <> TRAVELX - _Mar 31_:** Argentine low-cost airline Flybondi will issue e-tickets as NFTs in partnership with NFT ticketing firm TravelX. Passengers can book in advance then later update the name, transfer or sell their NFT tickets independently. [https://insidebitcoins.com/news/argentinian-airline-flybondi-teams-with-travelx-to-issue-travel-tickets-as-nfts](https://insidebitcoins.com/news/argentinian-airline-flybondi-teams-with-travelx-to-issue-travel-tickets-as-nfts) **PAPA JOHN’S <> ONE RARE _— Apr 5:_** Pizza franchise Papa John’s partnered with OneRare, virtual world space for the global food & beverage industry, to launch its 1st [NFT collection](https://biz.crast.net/nft-papa-johns-partners-with-onerare-to-launch-first-nft-in-the-metaverse-econotimes/), convertible into IRL rewards. **BUGATTI <> ASPREY _\- Apr 5:_** Bugatti and Asprey will [partner](https://nftevening.com/asprey-and-bugatti-unite-with-phygital-nft-objet-eggs/) to create a limited-edition collection of NFT eggs that are both physical ‘objet’ and NFT generative artwork on-chain. **DECENTRALAND <> VICE _— Apr 6:_** Virtue Worldwide created a [virtual office in Decentraland](https://twitter.com/dcl_studios/status/1643962793161269258?s=61&t=kNDD8glZ1l8fId7xs3wTvA) for VICE MEDIA businesses to experiment with NFTs, DAOs and Web3. **ARSENAL FC <> STAYNEX — _Apr 7_:** Arsenal FC teamed up with next-gen travel company Staynex to launch football ticket NFTs that include unique tickets to matches and luxury accommodation. [https://nftevening.com/arsenal-fc-joins-the-blockchain-with-football-nft-project/](https://nftevening.com/arsenal-fc-joins-the-blockchain-with-football-nft-project/) YUGA LABS <> GUCCI - _Apr 7_: [Less than a week](https://nftplazas.com/gucci-yuga-labs/) after announcing a collaboration, Yuga Labs and Gucci unveiled **Otherside: Relics by Gucci** — 3,333 limited-edition KodaPendant NFTs accompanied by physical necklaces. [https://kodapendant.otherside.xyz/](https://kodapendant.otherside.xyz/) * * * _Don’t forget — for comprehensive, in-depth and up-to-date aggregated VRE market and project data, check out_ [_OneLand_](https://oneland.world/#/main)_:_ [https://oneland.world](https://oneland.world) _Twitter:_ [_@OneLand\_World_](https://twitter.com/OneLand_World) _Discord:_ [_OneLand_](https://discord.com/invite/dkS9NxQb3P) --- *Originally published on [OneLand](https://paragraph.com/@oneland/metaverse-weekly-wrap-up-apr-3-9)*