**Mana coin (MANA)** is the native cryptocurrency of Decentraland, a virtual world platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. MANA is used to purchase LAND, which are non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that represent parcels of virtual land within Decentraland. MANA can also be used to purchase goods and services within Decentraland, such as avatars, wearables, and event tickets.
**Recent news:**
* Decentraland has announced a partnership with Samsung to create a virtual Samsung store within Decentraland. * Decentraland has also announced a partnership with Atari to create a virtual Atari casino within Decentraland. * The Decentraland DAO has approved a proposal to create a $10 million fund to support the development of Decentraland.
**Disclaimer:**
This is not financial advice. Do your own research before investing in any cryptocurrency.