<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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