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Protocol Squad - Alternative Explorers (Desktop, Mobile & VR)

EnactedGrant Request

Proposal Details

Author0x83f9…c820
PublishedOct 12, 2024 11:31
Voting beginsOct 12, 2024 11:31
Voting endsOct 26, 2024 11:31
Snapshot#a0bb6bd

Grant size

226,500 DAI

Tier

Higher Tier

Beneficiary

0x0481…1466

Description

We prepared a more specified document for the Proposal due to character limitation with and introducation, the motivation and a **Transparency** section with the details on how we have spent the funds provided by the DAO until now: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16CaKvbVi-YC9g2bvbHsPXipmNAOy4lI1NiaqsjPL-8E/edit?usp=sharing We propose the following roadmap. Our focus will be on several key areas of development, which are divided into Protocol, Godot, and Bevy development. ## Protocol Development: ### 1.1 Maintain Openness and Decentralization We will continue developing alternative clients to reinforce Decentraland’s identity as an open and decentralized protocol. This ensures that Decentraland remains a true protocol that promotes decentralized ownership and development. ### 1.2 Collaboration with Decentraland Foundation We will work closely with the Decentraland Foundation to ensure the protocol remains aligned with the necessary changes. We aim to create a consistent and resilient protocol that adapts to the community's evolving needs. ### 1.3 Extend Protocol Functionality We aim to expand the protocol to be fully VR-ready, enabling more sophisticated interactions and experiences across all platforms. We will also integrate features based on community and Content Creator feedback, ensuring the protocol supports more creative and immersive experiences. More details on Godot and Bevy implementations. **Run out of characters** Please, we have provided details of the key points in each development, see them in the document!

Voting Rationale

0x0C67…FF99No198,197

Like to c 3 seperate/individual grants instead of 1 grant trying to tackle 3 cos end of the day nothing gets completed & it's forever ongoin

0xB222…4C4fYes87,725

Good job..

11 Comments

DedHeadJFeb 06, 2025

Thank you for providing an easy look at this data, it has been my "go to" during this election! https://dao-council-voting.vercel.app/ Jenn

teesting1Dec 20, 2024

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MatthewOct 28, 2024

When do you perceive the mobile IOS will be completed and released in the App Store? Happy to see this work has passed ✅

daoOct 26, 2024

Protocol Squad - Alternative Explorers (Desktop, Mobile & VR) This proposal is now in status: PASSED. Voting Results: * Yes 95% 12,524,487 VP (51 votes) * No 4% 534,828 VP (13 votes) * Abstain 1% 101,631 VP (5 votes)

ginoctOct 16, 2024

I had the opportunity to test the alternative clients built by the Protocol Squad during the Regenesis Summit in Lisbon, and I must say, the experience was incredible. For a project aiming to grow as the protocol for building open metaverses, it's essential to have multiple clients utilizing it—some might be fully open-source, others could involve proprietary software, and some might be tailored for mobile and VR, while others focus on desktop and web. That’s the beauty of Decentraland. A team like the Protocol Squad is crucial to ensuring the DCL protocol remains open, usable, and valuable for the community of builders. A huge (well, not really huge given my VP) YES from me!

leangodotdevOct 15, 2024

Yes, we’ll need to adjust the timeline since that task has already been addressed. 🙂 Also, the current title might not be entirely accurate. It would be better to rename it to something like *"Officially Publish Releases for Mobile,"* as this refers to creating official store pages in the Play Store and App Store. We’ve successfully done this for the Play Store, and we just have four remaining issues to fix for the App Store. Regarding the feature you mentioned, it’s already in place. Players can see others connected in the same realm, interact through emotes, and use voice chat. However, if you’re referring to features like privately contacting friends (e.g., adding/removing/accepting/rejecting friends), these are currently being implemented in the Desktop Explorer (Bevy). Once that’s completed, it will be easy to adapt the codebase for Mobile 🙂

MatthewOct 15, 2024

I am also interested in the timeline for mobile release. You have done great work in what I have seen so far. I am interested in the communication from one person to another via the phone app. Based on the current timeline I see the release may be soon. Is this accurate and the new proposal is just enhancements? ![IMG_4492|248x500](upload://kpNoWAqevEU0OF6wBE6y3qepzLA.jpeg) https://github.com/orgs/decentraland/projects/43/views/2?pane=issue&itemId=61444854

leangodotdevOct 14, 2024

If you can extend your question on what you mean by releasing and to the public, so I can give you a broader answer :) We have a dev-stage cycle with releases after milestones, you can find the releases on our landing https://dclexplorer.com, and keep informed in our grant updates, X account and/or Discord. Also we develop the both client publicly, you have the repos: - https://github.com/decentraland/godot-explorer/ - https://github.com/decentraland/bevy-explorer/

BETOct 14, 2024

What's the plan on releasing these things to the public?

MetaRyukOct 14, 2024

Voted yes. After testing both the mobile client and VR firsthand, I recognized the importance of ensuring Decentraland remains aligned with open-source, decentralized development principles while also being prepared for mass mobile adoption. When sharing scenes for others to explore on both computers and mobile devices, I noticed that many people don't have high-performance computers with ample RAM or advanced graphics capabilities. However, they do often have the latest mobile phones. Therefore, it's essential to have a mobile client updated with the latest features and optimized code, capable of supporting complex scenes smoothly to drive widespread adoption. hxxps://x[.]com/metaryuk/status/1837865572815851584

leangodotdevOct 13, 2024

Hi everyone, If you have a minute to spare, we’d really appreciate hearing your reasoning behind the votes, whether for or against. Regarding the BitcoinETF's comment, it’s a valid point, and I’d like to address it: * Our previous grants had clear objectives, all of which have been successfully met. You can check our progress in the [roadmap here](https://github.com/orgs/decentraland/projects/43), and the clients are available for [download here](https://dclexplorer.com). Additionally, you can review how funds were allocated for each project in the transparency section of the following [document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16CaKvbVi-YC9g2bvbHsPXipmNAOy4lI1NiaqsjPL-8E/edit?usp=sharing). Each project was built from the scratch with a budget of under $260k over a year and a half, achieving protocol feature parity and pushing boundaries where possible. * In terms of the unified grant, our team works much more efficiently when operating as a cohesive unit rather than on separate grants. It also helps mitigate the risk of losing key talent and technical expertise.