Linden Lab

Linden Lab, officially known as Linden Research, Inc., is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 1999.

The company is renowned for developing and operating Second Life, a pioneering 3D virtual world that allows users to create, share, and monetize their own content. Linden Lab's mission focuses on empowering individuals to engage in immersive virtual experiences through user-generated content. Second Life, launched in 2003, features a vibrant economy where users can create personalized avatars, explore diverse environments, and participate in social activities. The platform supports a marketplace for users to sell virtual items, fostering economic opportunities for creators. Additionally, Linden Lab introduced Tilia, a financial infrastructure that facilitates secure transactions within virtual economies, and Sansar, a social VR platform designed for immersive experiences and events. The company serves a global community, including individual creators, gamers, brands, and educational institutions, making it a key player in the virtual world industry.