# What is a Space? ### A **‘Space’ is a 3D virtual social environment** that can be viewed in a web browser. Builders are able to create spaces using free tools like Unity and Blender, or other applications like Maya, Gravity sketch and many other tools that create digital content. Each Space is minted as an NFT, and can be bought and sold much like any other NFT. If you are the owner of a space, you can use Token Gated access to only allow users you want to enter the space. A Space does *not* require 'land' to purchase before creating the space. Each space is created from scratch with the tools of choice and put together in Unity. These spaces are then bought as a complete package. ![A Space in Mona!](/files/nCvwsP07SJhshe5jqSDs) ### **What can I do in a Space?** Spaces are designed to be social environments, and can be used for whatever you can think of! Once published, MONA Spaces become private metaverse hangouts for you and your friends. When entering the Space you can customize your avatar and chat using voice and text. New utility is added to Spaces constantly. ![Social spaces in Mona, just create a Hangout!](/files/maB1Cjpwz1swkPcGkIR5) You can connect Spaces together using Portals, or add assets that can be updated after the space has been minted through Artifacts or Canvases. More information on those can be found on the left menu. ### **Can I build a Space?** Yes! Anyone can start building a Space by installing Unity and downloading our ready-to-use template on our [Github](https://github.com/monaverse/SpaceStarter). *You do not need to buy land in order to get started*. Each space is its own little plot of whatever you want it to be in the metaverse! Check out the links to the left to learn how to create your space. ### **Can I buy a Space?** Yes! Many spaces are available on the MONA Marketplace [here](https://monaverse.com/marketplace). [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/mona-821806953981542468) to stay updated. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.monaverse.com/welcome-to-mona/what-is-space.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.