A patch of virtual real estate was sold for a record $2.4 million
The plot exists in the online environment 'Decentraland'
where users can buy land, visit buildings, and meet people as avatars
Decentraland is a specific type of metaverse that uses blockchain
and where items are sold in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Users can buy land using Decentraland's cryptocurrency: MANA
The purchased plot is in the 'Fashion Street' area of Decentraland
Tokens.com said it would be used to host digital fashion events
and sell virtual clothing for avatars
