SAND
Blockchain technology redefines ownership and empowers anyone to participate in the Sandbox Ecosystem, including governance, with SAND.
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Blockchain technology redefines ownership and empowers anyone to participate in the Sandbox Ecosystem, including governance, with SAND.
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SAND is The Sandbox Game's native currency and utility . It is a fungible token, meaning it can be exchanged for other tokens of the same type like other cryptocurrencies and fiat (physical) currencies.
The SAND token is a medium of exchange that allows for a digital economy to exist in The Sandbox ecosystem for the benefit of creators, players, and owners of various non-fungible token types (NFTs) made for use in The Sandbox.
An NFT is a unique type of token that can not be replaced or exchanged for an equivalent token. It's rarity and utility determine its value. The Sandbox NFTs that can be bought, sold, or traded include virtual LANDs, entities to create Experiences, player equipment, player avatars, and more.
By owning SAND,
PLAYERS can purchase avatars and equipment and gain access to Experiences that may require a small SAND fee or ownership of a specific NFT.
CREATORS can sell valuable Assets on the Marketplace or accelerate their Experience production timeline by purchasing assets from others.
Learn more about SAND:
TRANSACTION FEES (GAS FEES) Every transaction on a blockchain network includes a cost to compensate those who validate the data, which makes the technology more secure. The fee varies based on the blockchain network's congestion when the transaction is "signed." Some wallets, such as MetaMask, alert you if gas fees are high.
ACTIVATE YOUR FREE MONTHLY GASLESS TRANSACTIONS (Polygon)
In addition, some third-party services and exchanges may charge a fee when you purchase cryptocurrency through them. This information can be found in your transaction details before you sign it. Where to buy and sell cryptocurrency is fully your choice.
If you've earned rewards from The Sandbox, you will need to follow the steps below to claim them.
ANYONE can participate in governance of The Sandbox metaverse via or participate in a staking program for passive income (if no local restrictions apply).
Participate in the governance of The Sandbox Game's platform via .
supports the ecosystem and allows us to grant funds to incentivise high quality UGC (user-generated content) production through programs for artists and builders. It also supports growth of The Sandbox via rewards for token holders who stake their SAND.
Every account holder at The Sandbox may take advantage of 10 free transactions every 28 days. This means no gas fee is charged per transaction available.
SAND is currently more commonly available for purchase on the Ethereum blockchain. Once purchased, it can be deposited to Polygon using .
Some wallets may allow you to swap cryptocurrencies directly. You can also use an app such as .
Log into your account on The Sandbox. Click on your username and select the Claims option in the menu. Alternatively, the direct link is: .
All claims and rewards are transacted on the Polygon network. You may be able to complete your transactions without paying gas fees if you have Gasless Transactions remaining.
Use when you'd like to move SAND or LAND between they Polygon and Ethereum blockchains. This documentation includes information about the benefits of using Polygon as well as step by step instructions to use the Bridge.
, your SAND must be on the Polygon network.
ERC-20 Token
Main utility token in The Sandbox
Medium of exchange
Required to participate in governance of The Sandbox metaverse
Maximum Supply: 3 billion
Learn about The Sandbox Game's main utility token and medium of exchange
Learn how SAND is used in The Sandbox Game's digital economy
Guidance for buying, selling, and swapping SAND
Learn ways to get SAND from Play&Earn, creative contests, and professional work
Information about claiming rewards earned from Seasons, Events, and Contests in The Sandbox
Earn passive rewards by staking your SAND in our main program or our dedicated LAND Owners staking program
Benefits and steps to using The Sandbox Bridge to shift your SAND to Polygon (L2)
Steps to using The Sandbox Bridge to shift your SAND to Ethereum (L1)
Toggle on this feature in your Wallet Settings to take advantage of free transactions on Polygon, which replenish over time
Ethereum Blockchain
Polygon Blockchain