by 0x7bbea9c18cd0541acab8c19da2b11d0c03faef1c (VanilAIce)
Linked Draft Proposal
Decentraland POIs: Categorization and Guidelines
Summary
This proposal introduces guidelines and categories for Points of Interest in Decentraland, aiming to increase user interaction and improve the community experience through structured and diverse categorization.
Abstract
Drawing on community feedback, this proposal outlines guidelines and introduces varied categories for Decentraland’s POIs. It is designed to ensure that each POI maximizes engagement, maintains relevance, and reflects the unique values of our virtual world.
Motivation
The effective management and categorization of Points of Interest (POIs) in Decentraland are vital to enhancing the platform’s navigability and overall user experience. This proposal addresses the community’s call for a more organized and meaningful interaction with these virtual landmarks, ensuring they serve as true beacons of engagement and culture.
Specification
1. Categories:
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Venue POIs: Places that regularly host events, such as clubs and event spaces.
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Art POIs: Permanent installations valued for their artistic merit, independent of events.
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Commercial POIs: Locations representing commercial entities (e.g., brand stores) that maintain a presence in Decentraland.
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Legacy POIs: Landmarks that showcase the history and evolution of Decentraland.
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Education POIs: Spaces focused on educational activities and resources, such as virtual classrooms, universities, libraries, or museums.
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Gaming POIs: Dedicated areas where users can engage in interactive and immersive gaming experiences.
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Memorial POIs: Places dedicated to honoring individuals who have passed.
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Dynamic POIs: Seasonal or event-driven points that adapt based on community engagement and popularity.
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Financial Sector and Banking POIs: These POIs should provide services related to finance, banking, investment, or cryptocurrency within Decentraland.
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Other POIs: A flexible category for any POIs that do not fit into the above categories, ensuring inclusivity in our classification system.
2. General Criteria(non-binding recommendations):
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Author having a minted Decentraland Name.
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Offering something distinctively unique to the community.
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Adherence to technical and aesthetic standards.
3. Category Eligibility Criteria:
POIs must be established according to the categorization criteria. Each POI should clearly align with one category to be considered for inclusion.
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Venue POIs: Must have a history of organizing and hosting community-driven events.
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Art POIs: Should be recognized for contributions to arts. Must update their exhibits at least once a year to maintain relevance and engagement.
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Commercial POIs: Need a commitment to maintaining a presence in Decentraland, with periodic reassessment. Applicants should be given a 1-year period, after which they must reapply.
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Legacy POIs: Should represent historical significance.
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Education POIs: Organizers must demonstrate connections to educational initiatives or institutions.
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Gaming POIs: Should be a track record in creating games. Must incorporate new features or updates at least once a year to stay aligned with SDK and tech advancements.
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Memorial POIs: Must adhere to principles of respect and historical integrity.
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Dynamic POIs: Require a flexible and responsive design to remain relevant based on user interaction.
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Financial Sector and Banking POIs: Must provide financial services within Decentraland or represent a globally recognized financial or crypto brand, maintaining relevance through periodic updates.
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Other POIs: Must provide a clear rationale for how they differ from other categories and their unique contribution to the community.
4. Review Mechanisms:
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Crowdsourced Feedback: Community reports will help monitor POI quality and relevance, enhancing community involvement and oversight.
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Automated System: An automated review based on activity metrics will continuously evaluate POIs, flagging those with low engagement for further review to ensure they remain active and relevant.
5. Gov Dapp and Documentation:
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Necessary updates will be made to the Decentraland DAO governance Dapp to reflect the updated POI process.
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Governance documentation will be revised to reflect new changes.
Impacts
- Improved Organization and Transparency
Establishing clear categories for Points of Interest (POIs) ensures a structured and transparent nomination and approval process.
Eliminates ambiguity in POI selection, ensuring that only active and meaningful locations receive designation. - Enhanced User Experience & Engagement
Better POI navigation through categorized landmarks leads to improved discovery for users and visitors.
Encourages more user participation by setting expectations for maintaining active and engaging POIs. - Incentivizes High-Quality Contributions
Ensures that POIs maintain relevance over time by encouraging updates and adherence to quality standards.
Introduces renewal and reassessment criteria, motivating POI owners to actively contribute to Decentraland’s ecosystem. - Strengthens Community & Governance Participation
Empowers the Decentraland community to play a more active role in monitoring and shaping the POI landscape.
Introduces crowdsourced feedback mechanisms, improving decentralized decision-making in POI management. - Supports Decentraland’s Long-Term Growth
Creates a more navigable and structured metaverse, making Decentraland more appealing to new users, investors, and developers.
Encourages brands, educators, artists, and event organizers to maintain and innovate their POIs, leading to long-term sustainability.
Implementation Pathways
Further discussion is required to finalize the categories and define the specific requirements for each. Input from the Decentraland community and the newly formed Board will help determine necessary adjustments and advance the proposal to its final stage.
Key areas for review include:
Identifying any missing categories or refining existing ones.
Assessing technical constraints related to categorization within the current POI system.
Evaluating the feasibility of automated tracking for POI engagement.
Analyzing the potential impact on existing governance structures.
Identifying limitations within the Gov DApp that could delay execution.
Determining whether additional automation or moderation tools are needed, including those for POI removal due to inactivity or non-compliance.
By addressing these considerations, the proposal can move forward with a clear and efficient implementation strategy.
Conclusion
This proposal sets the framework for a diverse and organized Points of Interest system in Decentraland, ensuring each POI adds distinct value and remains relevant over time. By incorporating categorization and guidelines, Decentraland will have a more interactive virtual environment.
This is a non-binding Draft proposal. If approved, feedback and insights will be solicited to refine and finalize the points for the final governance stage.
If the DAO approves this proposal in last governance stage, including the review mechanisms, a Canny request will be submitted, or a bidding and tendering process will be initiated for the technical implementation of these review mechanisms and additional client-side upgrades.