The Sandbox Co-Founder Discusses Future Trends in Web3 Gaming
Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, has developed a prominent metaverse platform with over 6.3 million user accounts linked to crypto wallets. Recent events include:
- Alpha Season 4 attracted 580,000 unique players in six weeks
- Generated 1.1 million blockchain transactions
- Achieved 350,000 NFT sales
- Over 1,500 user-generated games published
The Sandbox secured 400 brand partnerships and established its native token, SAND, as the second-largest gaming token by market cap.
Key strategies discussed by Borget include:
- Localization efforts tailored for markets in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia
- Utilization of AI for chat moderation and avatar animation
- Focus on community engagement through seasonal events and quests
- Potential integration of stablecoins into its ecosystem
- Acknowledgment of technology adoption trends in Asian markets
Borget highlighted the importance of cultural relevance and local teams in driving growth, noting the competition among global jurisdictions to become leading crypto hubs.