Sandbox Safari: Metaverse Activation @ ETHSafari Kenya
2000 USD
Specific Outcomes:
This grant will directly fund a Sandbox-branded side event at ETHSafari Kenya 2025, with a focus on community education, avatar onboarding, and ecosystem exposure. The event will achieve:
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100+ ETHSafari attendees directly onboarded into The Sandbox via guided wallet setups, avatar creation, and gameplay tutorials.
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Launch of a localized community hub (Telegram/Discord) to continue engagement after the event.
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Content capture (video, photos, testimonials) for Sandbox socials and regional storytelling.
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Hands-on exposure to Sandbox assets through demos and merchandise.
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Post-event report with engagement metrics and actionable insights to scale future Sandbox activations in Africa.
The proposal is self-contained and requires no prior knowledge to understand. It aligns clearly with the “Community” funding track and positions The Sandbox as a culturally aware metaverse brand in the African tech ecosystem.
Milestones & Payment Structure:
Milestone 1: Pre-Event Setup & Community Mobilization – 30%
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Finalize ETHSafari side event logistics (venue, schedule, materials)
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Launch localized Telegram/Discord group for Kenyan Sandbox community
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Begin outreach to 10+ local Web3 creators/educators
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Confirm Sandbox brand placement + co-marketing with ETHSafari organizers
Milestone 2: Event Execution at ETHSafari – 50%
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Host the Sandbox side event in December 2025
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Minimum of 100+ verified in-person participants onboarded (wallets + avatars)
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Run workshops, live demos, creator showcases, and gameplay experiences
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Capture photo/video content and testimonials for Sandbox ecosystem visibility
Milestone 3: Post-Event Reporting & Community Retention – 20%
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Deliver detailed metrics: participant count, content reach, community feedback
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Publish recap content on X, YouTube, and community forums
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Sustain the local hub with regular engagement, content, and mini-meetups
Primary Point of Contact:
X (Twitter): @doctorethh
Role: Lead Organizer, ETHSafari Sandbox Side Event
Responsibility: Event execution, partnerships, content creation, and post-event reporting
Secondary Point of Contact:
X: @wuod__odhis
Role: Community Coordinator
Responsibility: On-the-ground community mobilization, participant onboarding, and retention activities
Evaluation Factor
The ETHSafari Side Event in Kenya will be the first dedicated Sandbox-aligned activation in East Africa, opening a new gateway into The Sandbox ecosystem for developers, creators, and community leaders in an untapped region.
Key impacts:
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Localized onboarding: Introduce over 200 attendees (builders, students, artists, and gamers) to The Sandbox ecosystem through live demos, wallet onboarding, and a guided tour of avatar and LAND mechanics.
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Ecosystem expansion: Kickstarts a long-term community nucleus for The Sandbox in East Africa, aligning with its mission to create an open metaverse that is diverse and globally inclusive.
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Bridge to creators: Identify and onboard at least 10 local creators or studios to explore building voxel assets and gamified experiences within The Sandbox. This feeds into asset creation, marketplace growth, and UGC activity.
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Strategic alignment: This initiative directly supports The Sandbox’s goals of decentralization, global community empowerment, and bringing culture and events into the virtual world by linking them to real-life touchpoints.
This event isn’t just outreach it’s ecosystem infrastructure-building in a new region. By planting this flag early, The Sandbox becomes synonymous with metaverse innovation across the continent.
Evaluation Factor – Timely
Yes, the grant outcomes will be fully completed before the SGDP program ends on August 30th. While the ETHSafari main event takes place in September, all milestone deliverables related to The Sandbox’s ecosystem activation and community onboarding will be concluded during the SGDP timeline.
Timeline Breakdown:
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Milestone 1 – July 31 to August 7 (30%)
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Finalize venue partnership and ETHSafari collaboration agreement
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Confirm Sandbox branding integration and side event listing
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Announce the event publicly via Twitter, Discord, and regional ETH/Metaverse communities
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Milestone 2 – August 8 to August 20 (40%)
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Launch pre-registration for attendees with KYC & wallet setup
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Host a virtual Sandbox onboarding session with Kenyan ETH communities
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Publish a teaser video highlighting The Sandbox’s presence at ETHSafari
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Milestone 3 – August 21 to August 29 (30%)
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Finalize speakers/presenters, including metaverse creators and community leads
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Secure at least 100 RSVPs
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Submit all collateral (event deck, media kit, agenda, posters) to Sandbox DAO
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By August 30th, The Sandbox’s side event at ETHSafari will be fully planned, branded, and community-ready with a structured rollout already underway. The December event is the execution stage, but the entire Sandbox-related build-up completes before the SGDP deadline.
Evaluation Factor – Disclosure
Primary Beneficiary – Anthony Sila
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X (Twitter): @doctorethh
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Affiliation: Independent Web3 community organizer & education consultant
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Role: Project lead, responsible for event planning, community outreach, and Sandbox ecosystem onboarding
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Benefit: Receives direct funding to coordinate logistics, handle marketing, and ensure delivery of Sandbox-aligned KPIs
Secondary Beneficiary – Web3Duka
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Website: web3duka.xyz
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X (Twitter): @Web3Duka
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Affiliation: Grassroots Kenyan Web3 collective focused on onboarding & storytelling
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Role: Media partner and community amplifier
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Benefit: Gains visibility and community engagement through ETHSafari and Sandbox collaboration
Supporting Contributor – ETHSafari Team (Non-funded)
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Website: ethsafari.xyz
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X (Twitter): @EthSafari
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Role: Venue & logistics support, program slotting for Sandbox side event
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Benefit: Mutual value through aligned ecosystem activation — no direct funding from this grant
All beneficiaries are publicly verifiable, with active digital presence and prior involvement in ecosystem-building. The grant benefits are non-governance-based and are strictly operational to ensure successful delivery of the proposed outcomes.
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