Metaverse Rank 5 of 6 in Spain

The Sandbox

A blockchain virtual world where users build games and experiences on land they own.

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In two sentences

The Sandbox is a mix of Roblox and Decentraland: users build games and experiences with simple tools and own land and assets on the blockchain. Brand partnerships are visible, but the active population is limited.

Founded
2012 (game), blockchain version 2018
Based in
Hong Kong (Animoca Brands)
Business model
Blockchain virtual world and game maker
Available in
Most countries, except Iran

Score by criterion, against the category

The tick on each bar is the category average; the signed number is the distance from it.

Asset security and clear ownership70-5
Fees and costs64-2
Depth of worlds and assets62-14
Innovation72-7
Accessibility and experience60-10

Good fit for

  • Creators who want to build games and own their assets
  • Brands building virtual experiences for their audience
  • Fans of voxel games

Less suited when

  • Anyone who wants a busy, content-rich world
  • Anyone who does not want SAND token and land risk

Strengths

  • No-code creation tools (Game Maker and VoxEdit)
  • Land and asset ownership on the blockchain
  • Partnerships with well-known brands and artists
  • Seasonal events with new experiences

Opportunities for improvement

  • Room for improvement in: Limited daily active users
  • Room for improvement in: SAND token and land prices are volatile
  • Room for improvement in: The world is most alive during seasonal events
Verdict

An interesting lab for creators and brands; not yet a complete world for ordinary users.

What The Sandbox actually is

The Sandbox began in 2012 as a mobile game and became a blockchain virtual world after Animoca Brands bought it in 2018.

What you pay and what you get

Entry is free; land and assets are traded with the SAND token.

Where it is strong

Simple creation tools and brand partnerships are its strengths.

How it can improve, and what we could not verify

The active population is limited and asset values are volatile. Access and trading from Iran could not be verified, so it is not in the Iran view.

Questions about The Sandbox

How is The Sandbox different from Roblox?

In The Sandbox assets are owned on the blockchain; Roblox has far more users and content.

What is SAND?

The Sandbox's crypto token.

Do you need a wallet to play The Sandbox?

Not always to play; yes to own assets.

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Where it stands (Spain)

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One place up OpenSea #4 This page The Sandbox #5 One place down Decentraland #6

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