Decentraland: Can you play on GNU/Linux with Firefox and Chrome?
In the previous article called Multiarch: How to install ia32-libs on MX-21 and Debian-11?, we test the execution of a app in beta state for the connection of an acquaintance online community call Second Life. But, as they are currently more fashionable NFT games, Metaverses and NFT Collectibles, today we will explore whether one known as «Decentraland» runs smoothly on Firefox and Chrome, as promised, but about GNU / Linux.
For those less knowledgeable about Blockchain and DeFi field, «Decentraland» is an online community that combines the virtual reality with blockchain technology. Therefore, it is also often considered one of the first Metaverses.
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And as usual, before getting into today's topic about this online game called «Decentraland» and if you can play without problem on the GNU / Linux Operating Systems using Firefox and Chrome, we will leave for those interested in previous publications related to the NFT games, Metaverses and NFT Collectibles, the following links to these. In such a way that they can easily explore them, if necessary, after finishing reading this publication:
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Decentraland: Online Community + Blockchain + DeFi
What is Decentraland?
According to its creators in its Official website, specifically about the introductory section of the Official documentation available, they briefly describe «Decentraland» as follows:
"It is a decentralized virtual reality platform powered by the Ethereum blockchain. One where users can create, experience and monetize their content and applications".
However, later they detail the following:
"The finite and traversable 3D virtual space within Decentraland is called EARTH. And this is a non-fungible digital asset held in an Ethereum smart contract. The land is divided into parcels that are identified by Cartesian coordinates (x,y). These parcels are permanently owned by community members and are purchased with MANA, Decentraland's cryptocurrency token. This gives users full control over the environments and applications they build. Which can be from static 3D scenes to more interactive applications or games".
Execution on Firefox and Chrome
To try «Decentraland» The essential thing we must have is a online digital wallet compatible. For this, the use of what is known as Metamask. And to learn more about this wallet and how it is used on Firefox and Chrome, we recommend exploring the following link.
Once the issue of Metamask, we have to start the game by pressing on your Official website the called button Get Started. And in the next window connect Metamask a «Decentraland» starting the procedure through the option called Play using your wallet. To then configure our avatar 3d following the creation wizard and start the game, in order to start playing and exploring it, as shown in the following images.
If you want to dig a little deeper on «Decentraland» You can explore the following informative and educational links: link 1 y link 2.
Summary
In short, surely as «Decentraland» works fine on Firefox and Chrome browsers in a Linux operating systemmany other websites NFT games, Metaverses and NFT Collectibles They will also work without major difficulties or limitations on modern computers and good hardware resources (CPU/RAM) and an excellent Internet connection. So it doesn't hurt know what they are and how they are, to have fun in them, and even earn money if necessary or interesting as proof of its operation.
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