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Decentraland (MANA), the first virtual reality platform owned by its users, announced Tuesday that customizable avatars are coming to Genesis City.
We’re excited to introduce Avatars for Decentraland! Express your virtual self and explore the metaverse in style with a truly one-of-a-kind avatar. Find out more at https://t.co/g24dIcDu8l pic.twitter.com/0UKfA5kUtH
— Decentraland (@decentraland) April 23, 2019
According to the announcement, for a small MANA fee, users will be able to create an Avatar from hundreds of different characteristics, ranging from facial features to outfits. Additionally, users can claim a unique name on the blockchain.
Each Avatar also gets a Passport that functions as a single sign-on identity across the metaverse.
While the functionality has not been released, users can sign-up here to receive alerts and become an early adopter. The project notes that 50 lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive limited edition accessories from a not-yet-disclosed partner.
This news comes less than a month after MANA was added to the AltDex Blockchain Gaming Index (ALTGME), a crypto index that focuses on coins and tokens directly related to blockchain gaming.
MANA is currently down 8.6% on the day to $0.051202, giving the token a $53.7 million market cap.