The Sandbox is a virtual world and gaming platform built on blockchain technology. It empowers users to create, own, and monetize their gaming experiences and virtual assets within a decentralized virtual world. The platform aims to revolutionise the gaming industry by leveraging blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to provide true ownership of creations.
The Sandbox operates on the Ethereum blockchain, using a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. It employs ERC-20 utility tokens and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for managing in-game assets. Smart contracts facilitate decentralized storage and execution of in-game transactions and governance. A custom Unity engine integrates blockchain capabilities directly into the game, enabling a decentralized virtual world where players can build, own, and monetize their experiences.
The Sandbox offers various use cases including:
The Sandbox was co-founded by Arthur Madrid and Sébastien Borget. It transitioned from mobile gaming to a blockchain-based ecosystem in 2018, aiming to provide creators with genuine ownership of their creations as NFTs. The platform launched with its Game Maker tool, formed strategic partnerships, and conducted successful token sales to support its growth. Significant milestones include the integration of user-generated content, hosting over 1,000 user-generated experiences, and releasing alpha seasons for web3 gaming experiences. The Sandbox has evolved through strategic collaborations, feature enhancements, and community engagement to establish itself as a leader in the blockchain gaming industry.