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SECOND LIFE TURNS 18; CELEBRATIONS INCLUDE MUSIC FEST, TOWN HALLS, COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS & MORE

Original, Continuously Running Metaverse Thrives with 70 Million Registered Users, 2 Billion User-Generated Assets, and Variety of In-World Events

 
SAN FRANCISCO – MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 – Linden Research, Inc. (“Linden Lab”), the creator of Second Life, is celebrating the 3D virtual world’s 18th “birthday on June 23rd and will be marking the milestone with activities ranging from community-created SL18B exhibitions, “Meet the Lindens” town hall events, Shop & Hop creator sales, and a three-day music festival. A full calendar of happenings can be viewed at https://go.secondlife.com/sl18b.
 
Since the longest continually-running metaverse first launched on June 23rd, 2003, Second Life has amassed more than 70 million registered accounts and over 200,000 daily active users across more than 200 countries worldwide. The platform boasts a vibrant community of users and creators that have produced more than two billion user-generated virtual goods, and a GDP of over $600,000,000.

 
Linden Lab has continued to innovate, introducing Tilia Pay, the only fully-licensed money services and money transmitter, built over several years to enable Second Life users to sell digital assets and provide services to earn real money in compliance with all US regulations. There are currently 345 million transactions each year within Second Life, with more than $80,000,000 million paid out annually to creators.
 
Highlights of the SL18B celebration include:

 
  • Community Celebration Exhibitions –Dozens (60+) of community-created exhibitions & experiences across multiple regions within Second Life
  • SL18B Shop & Hop –More than 320 creators will be conducting virtual goods sales and giveaway events during the celebration.
  • SL18B Music Fest –Many of the top performers have come together to perform live at this special three-day music event at the SL18B Live Stage. For a full schedule of acts, please visit second.life/sl18bmusicfest
  • Meet the Lindens – June 22, 24, 25 @ 1-2pm SLT; June 23 @ 2-3pm SLT: Meet the people behind Second Life. Here’s your chance to learn more about future plans for Second Life directly from executives via a series of special Town Hall Q&A events
 
About Linden Lab
Linden Lab develops platforms that empower people to create, share, and benefit from virtual experiences. Founded in 1999, the company first launched Second Life, the groundbreaking virtual world enjoyed by millions around the globe, in 2003, which has since gone on to boast nearly two billion user creations and a vibrant $500 million (USD) economy. For more about Linden Lab, its products, and career opportunities, visit its website.

 
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