Let me follow up again!
Thanks for bumping this topic.
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Hello!
Iâm chasing on my end. I will revert asap
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We absolutely need this feature done before the market gets any hotter. 
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Hello,
We have spent some time with the relevant teams at The Sandbox. There are 2 ways to go about this.
- Bundle from TSB marketplace: the Smart Contract is ready but it require a back end dev. With the team current capacity, they are unable to prioritise this at the moment.
- Tokenise estate directly: NOT recommended, as the LAND will have to be locked etc. It has been judged too complex
Unfortunately both option not achievable at the moment, according to TSB.
The best bet for the DAO, to get this done, seems to be manage to bump the priority of the back end dev.
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What if we do a SIP that funds a back end dev position for a short time?
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First of all, thank you for the transparency.
However, this issue is not just a technical concernâit is a serious threat to the foundation of the ecosystem.
Currently, LAND transactions are effectively at a complete standstill, creating a highly unfavorable environment for both buyers and sellers. With almost no trading volume and rapidly declining trust in LAND as a functional asset, it is becoming a non-operational NFT.
This is not just a delay in utilityâit is a breakdown of confidence in the asset class, and it affects the entire Sandbox economy.
What we need now is not a feature enhancement but a critical repair to restore the functionality and trust in LAND.
As Lanzer suggested, we strongly support the idea of a SIP that funds a short-term backend dev position or the formation of a task force specifically for this issue. Any further delay risks rendering LAND entirely obsolete.
Frankly, itâs difficult to understand why this hasnât been prioritized already.
This is many times more important than an Alpha Season. Seasons are temporary. LAND is the backbone of the entire ecosystem. If LAND transactions remain blocked, it will lead directly to user attrition and a collapse in asset confidence.
If the DAO truly wishes to redefine LAND as a core digital asset, this issue must be resolved with top priorityâimmediately.
Thank you.
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I can only eccho what @shont said here. It is the backbone of the ecosystem. I also see this as a priority compare to alpha season. Th total failure of latest landsale is anoth indicator that things are falling appart on that side and this is rapid and its going much faster that the game maker improvement that is supposed to bring better experiences.
I am supportive of paying a backend developper to have this feature and the renting of the lands.
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LAND is the foundational asset of The Sandbox, and it plays a crucial role in sustaining the value of SAND.
While content is undeniably the key driver of engagement, preserving and enhancing the value of the ecosystem is equally important due to the tokenâs nature.
To achieve this, the first and most urgent priority should be strengthening LANDâs trading functionality.
Only by improving liquidity and usability can we unlock the full potential of LAND as a core asset and ensure long-term sustainability for the entire platform.
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I concur with Shontâs assessment. Very well reasoned @shont
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Are there any problems with developing this using SIP?
You probably want to tag Geraldine or Kunta to request their review.
Hey @shont (and others)
First the bad newsâŚ
Unfortunately, as per recent conversations between Cyril and the relevant TSB staff, estate-level LAND sales are not feasible with the current design of the platform.
Now, for some better newsâŚ
We are, however, actively exploring other possibilities on how to pursue estate-level LAND sales. So, this thread will absolutely stay alive over the weeks ahead as more info becomes available.
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Thank you for your response.
I donât mind if itâs in an external or less-than-perfect environment â something like the now-defunct NFTrader.io would be more than enough. It doesnât seem too difficult to implement, honestly. Thank you again.
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What a cool response, Shont. You seem like a really genuine person. 
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@theKuntaMC I could probably draft a smart contract to do this if Sandbox was willing to put it in their website. Any idea why they think itâs not feasible?
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Security risk + liability Iâd imagine, and if you priced in a smart contract audit that should address any feasibility concern making it a non-issue.
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I am unclear on the technical challenges, sorry.
I do believe that the feasibility of third-party builders is being considered, but Iâm unsure if that would be integrated into TSB platform or a stand-alone platform.
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Hello @cryptodiplo SC creation, modification and audit are the sole privilege of TSB blockchain team, for security reason. They have been pretty clear on that front!
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Thanks @Cyril. Not trying to argue, I will take their decision and not push it further, but it doesnât make sense.
All their contracts are open-source so I can read them on-chain. Additionally, I could just make this myself without their permission and launch it, or better yet just make it and give it to them to audit so they donât have to waste engineer bandwidth.
When you say âThey have been pretty clear on that frontâ was this a public comment they made that you can link here, or just in private conversation with you? I was unaware they were against this and it may kill some of my ideas, so let me know if you have any more specifics on what kind of smart contracts we can and cannot execute.
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@cryptodiplo I fully agree with this proposal.
In fact, itâs entirely possible to build the system externally.
Since LAND is a token, it can either be created directly within The Sandbox,
or officially developed through a Sandbox Improvement Proposal (SIP).
As long as a thorough security audit is conducted, I donât believe there will be any major issues.
This SIP will definitely receive strong support from both Sandbox holders and LAND owners.
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