Application #22 Sponsorship and Support: Driving Community Growth and Onboarding for The Sandbox

Q1: NAME OF THE GRANT
SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT: Driving Community Growth and Onboarding for The Sandbox

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Q2: TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT IN USD ($)
$6,500 USD

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Q3: EVALUATION FACTOR – SPECIFIC

OBJECTIVE:
● To expand The Sandbox community by:
● Onboarding new users
● Hosting regular live sessions
● Building a loyal fan base across multiple platforms

TARGET AUDIENCES:
● Aspiring creators from Roblox and Minecraft communities
● Casual Web2 gamers exploring metaverse experiences
● Web3 users (NFT/crypto) unfamiliar with The Sandbox
● Regional communities (e.g., Southeast Asia, Latin America) underrepresented in the metaverse

Execution Strategy:
● Promote The Sandbox through:
● Interactive live spaces
● Engaging, localized, multi-language content
● Community-led challenges and spotlight features

Primary Goal:
Turn passive observers into active contributors through consistent, relatable, and community-centered outreach.

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Q4: Evaluation Factor – Measurable

Milestone 1: Foundation & Awareness (June–July) – 20%
● Set up and optimize: X (Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, Telegram, Discord
● Launch 8 weekly live spaces introducing The Sandbox basics
● Conduct initial user survey

Completion Proof:
● Screenshots of channels
● Live session links (8 total)
● Survey data and summary


Milestone 2: Engagement Expansion (July–August) – 25%
● Host 4 bi-weekly live spaces with creators & Q&A
● Launch 4 episodes of the “Sandbox Spotlight” video series
● Run 2 mini-challenges to drive new user signups

Completion Proof:
● Video links
● Event recordings
● Challenge submissions and analytics


Milestone 3: Community Consolidation (August) – 25%
● Launch a community leaderboard to track engagement
● Publish at least 5 video testimonials from new users
● Host 2 themed game nights with giveaways and community voting

Completion Proof:
● Leaderboard screenshot
● Event photos
● Video testimonials


Milestone 4: Brand Advocacy & Recap (August) – 30%
● Host 1 final mega space with top creators and community shoutouts
● Publish a recap video and written blog post summarizing the impact
● Distribute a feedback survey with at least 100 responses

Completion Proof:

● Space replay link
● Blog link
● Feedback form results

● Launch 8 weekly live spaces introducing The Sandbox basics (targeting at least 500 total listeners across sessions)

● Run 2 mini-challenges (targeting 100+ combined participants)


Q5: Evaluation Factor – Accountable

Primary Contacts:
Lead Contact: @Goldenso0906
Discord: @goldenson0906
X (Twitter): @goldenson0906
Telegram, TikTok, YouTube: @goldenson0906

Co-Leads:
@captainweb01 – Content development, community coordination
@InvestorKunms – Lead host for live sessions and audience engagement

Accountability Plan:
● Each member oversees specific aspects: live hosting, content production, and reporting
● Progress will be tracked weekly and reported transparently to The Sandbox team
● All updates, delays, or personnel changes will be promptly communicated

● Progress reports (with screenshots, links, and metrics) will be shared bi-weekly via Google Drive and directly with the Sandbox team.

● If @goldenson0906 is unavailable, @captainweb01 will serve as interim lead contact.


Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic
This plan is achievable within the revised timeline (June–August 30) and tailored to deliver meaningful impact in The Sandbox ecosystem.

Key Rationale:
■ We’re focusing on Web2-to-Web3 onboarding, bringing creators and gamers from Roblox, Minecraft, and general Web2 communities into The Sandbox.
■ Content is designed to simplify The Sandbox tools, increasing comfort and retention for first-time users.
■ Interactive and gamified engagement strategies are proven in past community growth initiatives we’ve led.
■This grant enables us to scale our efforts with multilingual support, live interactions, and storytelling – all aligned with The Sandbox’s vision of decentralized, community-powered growth.

Expected Impact:
● Increased user retention from onboarding
● Stronger global presence (esp. Southeast Asia and Latin America)
● More creators building with Sandbox tools after engagement


Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely

Total Duration: 3 months
Completion Deadline: August 30, 2025

Updated Timeline:
June:
》Platform setup
》Weekly live sessions (4)
》First onboarding survey

July:
》Bi-weekly live sessions (2)
》Spotlight video series (2 episodes)
》1st mini challenge

August:
》Bi-weekly live sessions (2)
》Spotlight video series (2 episodes)
》2nd mini challenge
》Game nights (2)
》Leaderboard + testimonials
》Final mega space
》Recap blog/video
》Feedback survey

● All final deliverables (blog, recap video, feedback report) will be submitted no later than August 28, 2025 to ensure review before the SDGP deadline.


Q8: Evaluation Factor – Disclosure
All information provided is true and tailored solely for this grant initiative.

Expanded Team Overview:

Goldenson – Lead strategist and content director
@InvestorKunms – Hosting and community engagement
@captainweb01 – Content management and community operations
Video editors: Goldenson
Community moderators: Telegram: View @tonmaxis_1

Affiliations & Ecosystem Connections:
●Team has collaborated with Sandbox landowners, Alpha Season participants, and UGC creators
● We’ve hosted cross-metaverse sessions with creators from Decentraland and Spatial, offering synergy potential

Primary Beneficiaries:
● Web2 users exploring Web3 for the first time
● Content creators building in Sandbox with guidance
● Regional communities with limited Sandbox exposure
● The broader Sandbox community gaining active, loyal users

Commitment:
All deliverables will be unique to this grant. Any updates to personnel or scope will be communicated in advance for transparency.

@goldensun , please format your post, organized with bullets.

Also, please add more specifics to Q3 what users your onboarding and from what community you are trying to onboard in

In Q8 be more specific about who is benefiting, what groups or specific people are associated with this grant and their connection to you.

Thank you!

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I have updated all the necessary part

Checy again
Have updated it
Haven’t got any responses since days now

Thanks

Goldenson…use bullets and format it so that I can read it please. It’s all on top of each other.

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Updated the bullet and format
I hope am good now Lanzer (BOSS)

Its been adjusted now

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Yes, that helps. Thank you. I’m start my evaluation

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Evaluated on 6/13/2025

Q1: Name of your Grant

  • Score: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input required.
  • Rationale: Okay name

Q2: Total Grant amount in USD ($)

  • Score: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input required.
  • Rationale: Greater than $3000 will require higher scrutiny.

Q3: Evaluation Factor – Specific

  • Score: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input required.
  • Rationale: Is mostly specific about onboarding and engagement. Does not seem tailored to the Sandbox community

Q4: Evaluation Factor – Measurable

  • Score: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input required.
  • Rationale: Milestones are clear and easy to understand. Please add how many live spaces in MS#1, the number of Sandbox spotlight series in MS#2.

Q5: Evaluation Factor – Accountable

  • Score: 2 of 5
  • Decision: Does not meet intent of the question. Additional input required.
  • Rationale: Are you the only person on your team? If not, please cite another contact.
  • From Grok: @Goldenson0906 is a dynamic content creator and social manager, passionately shilling for innovative projects like MaAvatarMeta and BadgerWasteland, with a knack for crafting engaging graphics and moderating vibrant communities.
    Goldenson0906’s been dishing out crypto wallet addresses and cheering on X users like a digital hype squad. @Goldenson0906
    is an active content creator and community manager, focusing on promoting projects like MaAvatarMeta and BadgerWasteland. Their posts are characterized by enthusiasm, community engagement, and promotional content, often incorporating graphics and calls to action. The account frequently shares crypto wallet addresses, highlights giveaways, and fosters interaction within these project communities.

Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic

  • Score: 2 of 5
  • Decision: Does not meet the intent of the question. Additional input required.
  • Rationale: Please provide more rationale about this plan and how it will impact the sandbox ecosystem.

Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely

  • Score: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Does not need intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Please look at the instructions of this question. Needs to end before SDGP end date.

Q8: Evaluation Factor – Disclosure

  • Score: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed
  • Rationale: Please add more detail about the team and any associations you have with members in the Sandbox ecosystem. Who will benefit from this grant other than you?

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