The Sandbox Secures $20M in Funding, Valued at $1 Billion
The Ethereum-based metaverse game aims to enhance creator tools, introduce new features, and develop a mobile version by 2025.
- The funding round was led by Kingsway Capital and Animoca Brands, with participation from LG Tech Ventures and True Global Ventures.
- Key priorities include improving creator tools, adding social and gameplay features, and developing a mobile version.
- The Sandbox has partnerships with over 400 celebrities and brands, including Snoop Dogg and Gucci.
- The platform has over 5.7 million user accounts connected to crypto wallets and more than 1,000 user-generated experiences.
- The SAND token saw a 4.5% increase in value following the funding announcement.