The first step for users on Decentraland (MANA) is to buy LAND, which they can then use to build their own NFTs. According to the ERC-721 standard, LAND is a token that stands for 52 square feet of digital real estate. Close to 90,000 LAND pieces are available on the Decentraland platform right now. The LAND ecosystem is accessible via the platform's token, MANA.
Additionally, MANA serves various purposes. As the medium of exchange for platform fees, it can be thought of as "gas" for the platform. The ability to buy virtual goods and alter one's virtual persona is a welcome addition to any online game.