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The Sandbox is an open-world metaverse game on Ethereum and Solana. You can create your own world, make a game, or just chat with strangers.

<p>The Sandbox rolled out its limited-time Advent calendar event on Dec. 1. This entirely new format invites players to mint the Season's Greetings Calendar NFT for 20 $SAND to gain access to 24 daily experiences running through Dec. 24.</p><p>With the Season’s Greetings calendar, players will get access to daily mini-games, packing exclusive rewards. There is no rush either since you can return anytime and complete previous days’ quests at any point before the Dec. 31, 14:00 UTC deadline.</p><div class="raw-html-embed">
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            Season’s Greetings 2025 starts today 🎁
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            Mint the Advent Calendar NFT for 20 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SAND&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SAND</a> and unlock 24 daily onchain surprises, each door drops a mini game plus a limited holiday collectible through Dec. 24 
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</div><h2>How does The Sandbox Advent Calendar Event work?</h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:51.19%;"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/advent_calendar_sandbox_5a326882dc.jpg" alt="Advent calendar Sandbox screenshot" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/advent_calendar_sandbox_5a326882dc.jpg 226w, https://assets.funjible.games/advent_calendar_sandbox_5a326882dc.jpg 500w" sizes="100vw"></figure><ul><li>Mint the Season’s Greetings Calendar NFT</li><li>Activate quests on the giant 24-door calendar<ul><li>Each door unlocks a thematic activity</li></ul></li><li>Complete the quests to unlock NFT rewards</li></ul><p>The rewards pool includes 24 NFTs, with the final day featuring a Cozy Yeti Avatar. Active Sandbox players also have a few goodies to unlock. Avatar owners get the Cozy Cub, a shoulder companion, while LAND owners get the Yeti Family Hearth, a decorative fireplace.</p><p>Considering the year Sandbox had in 2025, an event of Advent Calendar’s scale would help tie up everything on a high note. While the likes of&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/the-sandbox-alpha-season-5-brings-jurassic-park-adventures">Sandbox Alpha Season 5 brought a Jurassic Park collaboration</a>, controversies followed.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.funjible.games/news/what-is-happening-to-the-sandbox-layoffs-ceo-exit-explained">Sandbox went through layoffs, and even its CEO stepped down</a>, with the dev team hoping to come out of it all stronger with a refined focus.</p><p>The Sandbox isn’t a stranger to high-tier collabs, as even&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/the-sandbox-brings-bruce-lee-legacy-to-the-metaverse">Bruce Lee stepped into its metaverse</a> in 2025. The more focused approach of the Sandbox developers can result in more top-tier in-game experiences, which may open the way for more&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/top-12-the-sandbox-metaverse-games-experiences">high-quality Sandbox in-game experiences</a>.</p><p>The Advent Calendar approach made us recall the&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/avalanche-battle-pass-season-3-launches-with-25k-in-rewards">Avalanche Battle Pass</a>. The two are by no means similar, but more projects and games in the Web3 space began experimenting with rewarding and lasting events over Q3-Q4 2025. Not only are these initiatives rewarding for existing players, but they also help attract the attention of new players. Battle passes are quite common in Web2 gaming, and they are a prime way for developers to roll out new content.</p><p>However, rewards alone may not be enough since Web3 games also need to support their ecosystems. In this regard,&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/nexpace-launches-token-burn-strategy-for-maple-story-universe">NEXPACE launched atoken burn strategy for MapleStory Universe</a>, another solid way of showcasing trust and conviction in a title’s long-term vision.</p><div class="raw-html-embed">
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<p>The SANDchain Foundation is set to launch publicly on testnet this October. This new blockchain is designed to provide financial infrastructure for the global creator economy. The SANDChain Foundation shared the news during&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/token2049-singapore-2025-to-break-record-with-25k-attendees">TOKEN2049 in Singapore</a> and it's latest upgrade to the Sandbox ecosystem.</p><p>The SANDchain is a Layer 2 blockchain, and it can process over 10,000 transactions per second at low cost. The network uses the existing $SAND token, a top 100 cryptocurrency that is listed on more than 80 global exchanges.&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/games/The-Sandbox">The Sandbox</a>ecosystem itself currently has 8 million wallet users, 25,000 LAND owners, 400 brand partners, 1,500 creator-built games, and 700,000 user-generated experiences.</p><p>The Sandbox is one of the most developed gaming ecosystems within the Web3 world, and SANDchain looks to extend beyond that. The blockchain aims to serve creators across any digital platform, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Steam, Roblox, and Fortnite.<br><br>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SAND&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SAND</a> has evolved and expanded into the $250 billion creator economy starting with .<a href="https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheSandboxGame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSandboxDAO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheSandboxDAO</a> and led by the one and only <a href="https://twitter.com/borgetsebastien?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@borgetsebastien</a> and we are very bullish about its future! <a href="https://t.co/dt3glMjoxO">https://t.co/dt3glMjoxO</a></p>— Yat Siu (@ysiu) <a href="https://twitter.com/ysiu/status/1973181150995816517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><h2>SANDchain Core Features</h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:61.34%;"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/sandchain_2_f7d9a5f0a2.jpg" alt="Sandchain screenshot" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/sandchain_2_f7d9a5f0a2.jpg 226w, https://assets.funjible.games/sandchain_2_f7d9a5f0a2.jpg 500w" sizes="100vw"></figure><p>SANDchain has three core features that will improve the creator-fan relationships. First up is SANDpoints, a network-wide loyalty and reputation system. The second layer is Creator Points that track individual support for specific creators and unlock access to future token allocations and exclusive perks. Lastly, we have Creator Tokens, which are tradeable assets tied to a creator's brand.</p><p>On the financial infrastructure side of SANDchain, there are Creator Vaults. These allow creators to tokenize future revenue streams from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and music streaming services. Patron Vaults allow fans to contribute capital reserves for creator loans, earning yield and loyalty points in return.</p><h2>SANDchain Launch Date and Partners</h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:59.46%;"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/sandchain_4ab9e09ef2.jpg" alt="Sandchain screenshot" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/sandchain_4ab9e09ef2.jpg 226w, https://assets.funjible.games/sandchain_4ab9e09ef2.jpg 500w" sizes="100vw"></figure><p>SANDchain's public testnet is scheduled to launch on October 14, 2025. SANDChain's early access signups are currently available through the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.sandchain.com/manifesto">SANDchain Creator Manifesto</a>.</p><p>SANDchain's first wave of partners includes notable names such as Animoca Brands, ZKsync, Sequence, EigenCloud, Ready Player Me, Request Finance, Mocaverse, Cool Cats, French DJ Agoria, the Korean cartoon series Pucca, and creators BabyYors, Alex Florez, and Pandapops.</p><h2>SANDchain FAQs</h2><h3>What is SANDchain?</h3><p>SANDchain is a Layer 2 blockchain network specifically designed for the creator economy. It uses zero-knowledge proof technology (ZK Stack).</p><h3>When will SANDchain be available?</h3><p>The SANDchain testnet launches on October 14, 2025. Creators and fans can&nbsp;<a href="https://app.sandchain.com/manifesto">sign up for early access through the platform's Creator Manifesto</a></p><h3>What is the $SAND token used for?</h3><p>$SAND serves as SANDchain's native currency and is used for all network transactions, gas fees, and governance decisions.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>SANDchain represents an ambitious step toward reshaping the creator economy by merging Web3 infrastructure with familiar Web2 revenue models. With its focus on sustainability, fan engagement, and expanded utility for $SAND, it holds strong potential to empower creators like never before. However, its success will depend on thoughtful execution, clear regulation, and meaningful adoption. If it navigates these hurdles well, SANDchain could become a foundational layer for the next wave of digital creativity and creator-led finance.<br>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rVsUB8Uoo1c?si=UdR7oRfGJDch_KQd" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

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<p>The Sandbox Web3 game is undergoing one of its biggest shakeups since its launch. Reports of mass layoffs, leadership changes, office closures, and even a pivot toward memecoin products surfaced on Aug. 27 and left many wondering if this would be the end of The Sandbox as we know it.</p><p>The story initially broke on Aug. 27, when crypto news outlet <a href="https://www.thebigwhale.io/">The Big Whale</a> reported that more than half of&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/games/The-Sandbox">The Sandbox's</a> 250 employees were being laid off. The same report also mentioned that several international offices would shut down and co-founders Arthur Madrid and Sébastien Borget were being pushed out of executive positions.</p><p>The report also suggested that Animoca Brands, The Sandbox's parent company, was behind the restructuring, as Animoca's CEO of Investments, Robby Yung, has now also stepped in as The Sandbox's new CEO.</p><div class="raw-html-embed">
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            A memecoin launchpad on Base (modeled after <a href="https://twitter.com/pumpdotfun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pumpdotfun</a>) is expected to be announced soon <a href="https://t.co/kE46tG2PCF">pic.twitter.com/kE46tG2PCF</a>
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        — Grégory Raymond 🐳 (@gregory_raymond) <a href="https://twitter.com/gregory_raymond/status/1960688743032950923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2025</a>
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</div><p>While GameFi enthusiasts aren't strangers to such drastic decisions by studios, further claims regarding The Sandbox's budget concerned the fans. The game had allegedly burned through nearly $300 million over eight years but was now attracting only a few hundred daily users. These claims are difficult to verify, but the $SAND token losing more than 95 percent of its value since its 2021 all-time high doesn't do the game any favors.</p><p>However, Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu disputed the user activity figures in an <a href="https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1961068382746501601">interview with Cointelegraph</a>. Siu claimed that The Sandbox's last season attracted 250,000-300,000 users, with the majority of gameplay occurring off-chain, explaining why on-chain NFT trading shows the lower numbers reported.</p><h2>The Sandbox's Response</h2><p>The Sandbox quickly published an official statement on Aug. 28 due to growing speculations about its future. The game pushed back against the claims, calling them “inaccurate or out-of-context claims.”</p><p>The company confirmed the leadership changes and layoffs, but explained them as part of a broader operational optimization strategy.</p><ul><li>Leadership transition: Arthur Madrid is now chairman, while Sébastien Borget has become global ambassador.</li><li>Restructuring rationale: The company cited AI-driven efficiencies in game development and operational support as the reason behind a leaner workforce.</li><li>Office closures: Reports that "five to six offices" were being shut down were misleading, according to The Sandbox. Many of these locations were staffed by only a handful of contractors in co-working spaces.</li><li>Future direction: While outside reports suggested a pivot away from the metaverse toward a memecoin launchpad, The Sandbox insists it is not abandoning its core mission.</li></ul><p>According to Yat Siu, Animoca Brands has been the majority shareholder of The Sandbox since 2018. This makes the current restructuring more of an operational optimization within an existing ownership structure rather than a hostile takeover.</p><div class="raw-html-embed">
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</div><h2>Is The Sandbox shutting down?</h2><p>No, The Sandbox isn't shutting down. As of August 2025, the game has undergone leadership changes and tightened its operations.</p><p>The Sandbox platform continues to exist with $LAND, $SAND, and NFTs remaining unchanged. However, the shakeup reflects a hard truth. The original metaverse hype that pushed The Sandbox into the spotlight faded, so sustaining a massive global workforce is no longer viable.</p><p>While The Sandbox and Animoca haven't spoken openly on future plans, rumors suggest that The Sandbox could be working on a memecoin launchpad, like Pump.Fun.</p><p>However, Yat Siu dismissed these memecoin rumors, calling them "far-fetched" and stating that neither The Sandbox nor Animoca has a history of launching meme coins.</p><h3>What happens to the SAND token?</h3><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:57.27%;"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/the_sandbox_game_ceo_change_9e0319828f.jpg" alt="The Sandbox gameplay screenshot" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/the_sandbox_game_ceo_change_9e0319828f.jpg 226w, https://assets.funjible.games/the_sandbox_game_ceo_change_9e0319828f.jpg 500w" sizes="100vw"></figure><p>&nbsp;The Sandbox's $SAND token will continue to function as the core in-game currency. It powers LAND sales, NFT interactions, and creator tools.</p><p>The declining interest in The Sandbox and the Metaverse trend has heavily and negatively impacted the $SAND token's value, so it may take some time to recover. Animoca's increased involvement could provide short-term stability, and potential new products can help attract more users to the ecosystem once again.</p><p>Considering The Sandbox received positive feedback following its&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/game-maker-0-12-overhauls-the-sandbox-with-major-features">Game Maker updates, which rolled out major features</a>, it'll be exciting to watch what the developers decide to do to ensure it remains one of&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/top-10-play-to-earn-games-in-2025">the top play-to-earn games</a>.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fHP4juKm1mo?si=j3vI3_MUJfpFEEwo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

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