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

by 0x83f9192d59b393c8789b55d446e5d4a77075c820 (ProtocolSquad#c820)

Should the following $226,500 grant in the Platform category be approved?

Abstract

We present this new proposal with the desire to continue developing alternatives to the Foundation clients, experimenting with and implementing new features requested by the community that can add value to the platform. In this way, we will also ensure decentralized clients that favor the distribution of technical knowledge, development experience, and the protocol itself, thus furthering Decentraland's vision of collective ownership and open-source development.

Grant size

226,500 USD in DAI

Project duration

6 months

Beneficiary address

0x04812c531083054863ef354EF600A61857921466

Email address

dclprotocolsquad@gmail.com

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!

Roadmap

Bevy Development:

Bevy’s development will be flexible and may be re-prioritized during the grant period depending on engagement with the Foundation and any blockers uncovered. The features we are currently anticipating (not in priority order) are described in the milestones.

Godot Development:

Godot's development will also be flexible, it may be re-prioritized due the feedback reported by the stores.

Milestones

2025-04-30 - Godot - Mobile - Achieve iOS Publication 2025-04-30 - Godot - Explore New Distribution Channels for VR 2025-04-30 - Godot - Product improvements 2025-04-30 - Bevy - Desktop - Extend Protocol Functionality 2025-04-30 - Bevy - Desktop - Extend explorer functionality to incorporate existing features

This proposal is summarized due to technical limitations. To view it complete and vote on it, visit the DCL DAO Governance dApp