Grants Application for Hydrapad - Revolutionizing web3 ecosystem

A Next Gen Multichain Launchpad on EVM

Gateway to onboard Users & Projects in web3 space

test platform:
https://test.hydrapad.com/ ( Work in Progress )
( Create Token + deploy Presale contract in 1 click with live trading - Polygon mainnet is being tested )

Email: hello@hydrapad.com

Twitter: https://x.com/Hydra_Pad
Discord: Hydrapad
Github: HYDRAPAD-LAUNCHPAD repositories · GitHub

Project Overview

Hydra Launchpad is a open sourced project, integrated with top tier security features with Bonded Curve Presale Contract with live trading for users & investors. A Bonded Curve Presale Launchpad differs from a Normal Presale Launchpad primarily in how the token price behaves during the presale and the mechanics of token distribution. While both types of launchpads help raise funds for blockchain projects by allowing early investors to buy tokens before they are listed publicly, their key difference lies in the pricing model, investors benefits and incentive structure. Our platform addresses key pain points in blockchain fundraising for startups, investors, and developers.

Product Scope

  • Presale Launchpad: A simple and intuitive interface for startups to create, manage, and customize presales for their tokens, enabling projects to raise funds in a decentralized manner while ensuring transparency and fairness.

  • Bonded Curve Mechanism: The bonded curve will ensure a fair pricing structure during token presales. The curve dynamically adjusts the price based on the quantity of tokens sold, incentivizing early participation while maintaining price stability and reducing manipulation.

  • Live Token Trading: Investors can trade presale tokens in real-time, allowing for instant liquidity during the presale phase, providing a market-driven approach that benefits both the startup and the investor.

  • Security and Transparency: Hydrapad ensures transparency through decentralized smart contracts that govern token sales, reducing risks of fraud and increasing user trust. All transactions are verifiable and auditable on the blockchain.

  • Token Creation: Startups can easily create custom tokens for their projects directly through the Hydrapad platform. This feature enables the creation of tokens with predefined tokenomics, facilitating the setup of presales in a seamless and user-friendly manner.

  • Token Locking: Projects and investors can lock tokens for a defined period, enhancing trust and preventing early sell-offs. Token locking can be applied to both presale funds and tokens issued during the presale phase, ensuring long-term commitment from the project team and investors.

  • Portfolio Management for Users: Users can manage and track their investments and token holdings in a comprehensive portfolio dashboard. This feature will provide real-time updates on presale participation, token performance, and overall portfolio value, making it easier for users to monitor their assets.

  • Airdrops: Hydrapad allows users to easily conduct token airdrops as part of their marketing and community-building strategies. This feature allows projects to distribute tokens to a targeted group of users, helping to build momentum and reward loyal supporters.

  • Secure Liquidity Management: Hydrapad incorporates secure liquidity management tools, enabling projects to provide liquidity pools for their tokens and ensuring that tokens are readily available for trading. This feature also allows projects to manage the liquidity of presale funds in a secure, transparent manner, ensuring proper token flow and liquidity during the presale phase.


What is the project and what does it aim to achieve?


Hydrapad x The Sandbox: Powering Creator Economies with DeFi

Project Vision:
Hydrapad integrates its multi-chain bonded curve presale platform with The Sandbox to create a seamless Web3 fundraising ecosystem for creators, game studios, and metaverse projects – accelerating content creation while deepening SAND utility.

What We Aim to Achieve

1. Creator-Focused Fundraising

  • Enable Sandbox creators to launch tokenized presales for:
    • New LAND developments
    • Game asset creation (NFT collections)
    • Metaverse experiences
  • Use bonded curve mechanics to ensure fair pricing and anti-whale protection.

2. Cross-Ecosystem Value Bridges

Integration Impact on Sandbox
SAND as Base Currency Drive demand for SAND via presale participation
Sandbox ASSET NFTs as Collateral Allow creators to collateralize Sand token for presale funding
Avatar-Bound Tokens Airdrop presale tokens to holders’ Sandbox avatars

3. Metaverse Liquidity Expansion

  • Auto-convert presale proceeds into SAND/ETH liquidity pools (e.g., on Uniswap)
  • Reward backers with co-branded Sandbox LAND passes or exclusive ASSETs

Technical Integration Blueprint

[The Sandbox]                          [Hydrapad]  
│                                         │  
├── Sandbox Avatar ID ──────► KYC whitelisting  
├── ASSET NFTs ─────────────► Bonded curve collateralization  
├── SAND token ─────────────► Presale base currency  
└── LAND coordinates ───────► NFT-gated presale access  

Key Deliverables

  1. Sand usage <> Hydrapad Bridge:
    • Mint fractionalized “shares” of Sand as presale tokens.
  2. Avatar-Enabled Participation:
    • Verify presale access via connected Sandbox avatars.
  3. SAND Bonded Curves:
    • Custom pricing curves denominated in SAND.
  4. Co-Branded Metaverse Launches:
    • Joint marketing campaigns for Hydrapad-hosted Sandbox project presales.

Why This Matters for Sandbox

  • Creator Empowerment: Fund projects without VC dilution → 100+ new games/experiences.
  • SAND Utility Surge: Lock $500k+ SAND in presales within 6 months.
  • Ecosystem Growth: Attract 10,000+ new users from Hydrapad’s investor base.
  • Web3 Leadership: Showcase Sandbox as the metaverse bridging DeFi + gaming.

Grant Impact Metrics

KPI Target (12 Months)
Sandbox-integrated presales 20+
SAND used in presales $1M+
New users to Sandbox 10,000+
ASSETs fractionalized 50+ collections

We Seek Partnership To

  1. Build ASSET <> Hydrapad technical bridges
  2. Co-market “Metaverse Builder Presales”
  3. Unlock creator liquidity via bonded curves

“Hydrapad turns creators into economies and backers into co-builders – all powered by Sandbox’s open metaverse.”


2. Problem Statement

Describe clearly what problem currently exists in the ecosystem and why your proposal addresses it in a timely and necessary way.


1. Limitation/Gap Identified

Creator Liquidity Crunch:
The Sandbox lacks a native, decentralized fundraising mechanism for creators to fund LAND development, game creation, or ASSET production. Current options (e.g., crowdfunding, grants) are fragmented, exclude retail backers, and fail to leverage Sandbox’s digital assets as collateral.

2. Who is Affected?

Stakeholder Pain Point
Creators (Indie studios, artists) No tool to tokenize projects/ASSETs for community funding; reliant on venture capital or personal capital.
Players/Backers Cannot invest early in Sandbox experiences or share in project success.
Sandbox DAO Stunted ecosystem growth as creators leave for platforms with better monetization (e.g., Roblox UGC).
SAND Holders Limited utility beyond transactions (no investment use cases).

3. Consequences of Inaction

  • Creators Exodus: Top talent migrates to competitors with integrated funding (e.g., Fortnite UGC + Epic Store).
  • Stagnant Content Pipeline: Fewer high-quality games/experiences → declining player retention.
  • SAND Utility Erosion: Token remains a transactional tool, not a growth asset, reducing long-term demand.
  • Missed Web3 Leadership: Sandbox loses the “DeFi-metaverse” narrative to platforms like Decentraland.

Hydrapad’s Solution: Turning Limitations into Opportunities

Problem Our Fix Sandbox Impact
No creator fundraising Bonded curve presales for LAND/ASSET projects Creators launch tokenized projects in <10 mins
Players can’t invest Back projects with SAND for early tokens + rewards Players become ecosystem co-owners
Dead ASSET collateral Use ASSET NFTs as presale collateral Unlock liquidity from 166K+ existing ASSETs
Low SAND utility Presale base currency + fee burns New demand drivers for SAND (investment/growth)

Why Act Now?

“Without DeFi-native tools, Sandbox risks becoming a static gallery — not a thriving creator economy. Hydrapad integrates fundraising at the protocol level, turning every ASSET into a potential startup and every player into an angel investor.”

3. Proposed Solution

Explain in detail how the problem will be solved, demonstrating clarity in the technical, conceptual, and operational approach.


1. The Solution: “Sandbox Creator Fund”

A native integration enabling Sandbox creators to launch tokenized presales for projects (LAND, games, ASSETs) via bonded curves, collateralizing Sandbox NFTs for liquidity.

  • Core Mechanics:
    • Avatar-Gated Access: Verify eligibility via linked Sandbox avatars.
    • Auto-Quest Rewards: Distribute presale tokens as quest completions in Game Maker.

2. Technologies Used

Component Tech Stack Purpose
Smart Contracts Solidity (EVM) + Sandbox ASSET Registry Mint fractional tokens; enforce bonded curves
Identity Sandbox Avatar ID + OAuth (Web2 login) KYC-free whitelisting
Tokens SAND (base currency) + ERC-20 (presale tokens) Fund projects; trade rewards
Data Tools GraphQL + Sandbox API Pull ASSET metadata for collateralization

3. Sandbox Tool Integration

Tool Connection to Hydrapad
Game Maker Presale quests: “Invest 50 SAND → unlock exclusive ASSET” (auto-reward via contract)
Marketplace List fractionalized ASSET tokens → liquidity for creators
Sandbox DAO Governance voting on featured presales (e.g., “Project of the Month”)

4. User Experience

Web2 Creators (No Crypto Experience)

1. Open Game Maker → Click "Fund Project"   
2. Set goal: 10,000 SAND (bonded curve auto-calculates token supply)  
3. Share presale link → backers pay via credit card (fiat ramp)  
4. Funds unlock in SAND; backers get tokens + wearable badge  

Web3 Creators/Backers

1. Connect Sandbox avatar → see eligible presales  
2. Stake ASSETs as collateral → mint presale tokens  
3. Trade tokens live during presale (bonded curve adjusts price)  
4. Post-presale: Tokens auto-list on Marketplace or convert to liquidity pool  

5. Why This Solution Fits Sandbox

Problem Hydrapad’s Solution Unique Advantage
Creators lack funding Tokenize ASSETs → community-powered presales Turns inactive NFTs into liquidity
Players can’t invest early SAND-denominated curves → micro-backing ($5+) Makes everyone an angel investor
SAND utility limited Base currency for presales + fee burns New demand sink → deflationary pressure
Fragmented tool experience Native Game Maker/Marketplace hooks No new apps → works inside Sandbox ecosystem

Why This Wins:

“Hydrapad doesn’t just plug into Sandbox — it turns your ecosystem into a self-sustaining creator economy. By collateralizing ASSETs, we unlock trapped value; by using SAND curves, we fuel tokenomics; and by embedding in Game Maker, we make DeFi native to the metaverse.”

Grant Impact: $25k funds the ASSET fractionalization engine and Game Maker SDK integration:large_blue_diamond:

4. Team

Introduce the team behind the project, highlighting their experience, credibility, and technical capability.

Team members are included in the Pitch deck below

**GitHub: HYDRAPAD-LAUNCHPAD repositories · GitHub

5. Technical Details

Describe how the integration will function from a technical and operational perspective.

1. Type of Integration Planned

Hydrapad will deliver native ecosystem integration through:

  • Collateralizing Sand Token for bonded curve presales
  • On-Chain Quests: Vetted Presale via Game Maker achievements
  • Staking: SAND staking for presale access and wearable rewards
  • Metaverse Treasury: 2% of presale fees converted to SAND for Sandbox DAO

2. Standards & Protocols Used

Component Standard/Protocol Sandbox Integration
Core Tokens ERC-1155 (ASSETs) Direct VoxEdit-to-presale pipeline
Presale Currency SAND (ERC-20) Native token bonding curves
Identity Sandbox Avatar ID + OAuth Gated presale access
Data Sandbox Metadata Standards Real-time ASSET valuation for collateral

3. Contract Architecture & Tools

Component Solution Purpose
Bonded Curves Custom EVM contracts SAND-denominated pricing: P(S)=a×S^b
ASSET Wrapper Sandbox Registry-integrated Fractionalize NFTs → ERC-20 tokens
Fiat Onramp Transak API Credit card presales for Web2 creators
Quest Verification Sandbox Game Maker Events Auto-distribute tokens on quest completion

4. Infrastructure Requirements

Layer Technology Sandbox Sync
Smart Contracts Solidity (ETH/Polygon focus) Sandbox ASSET Registry hooks
Backend Node.js + Sandbox API Live quest completion monitoring
Data Indexing The Graph (Sandbox subgraph) Track presale KPIs
Storage IPFS (NFT metadata) + Arweave (immutable logs) VoxEdit asset preservation

5. In-Game Experience Integration

Flow: Creator Launching Presale

Player Benefits:

  • Trade fractional ASSET tokens during live presales

Technical Validation

ASSET Collateralization Formula
For an ASSET valued at 1,000 SAND:
Tokens minted = (ASSET_value × Curve_multiplier) / Initial_price
Where:

  • Curve_multiplier = 10 (for fractionalization)
  • Initial_price = 0.01 SAND/token

Output:
10,000 tokens minted → presold via bonded curve


Why This Aligns Perfectly

“Hydrapad transforms Sandbox into a self-funding metaverse economy: Creators monetize idle ASSETs, players become micro-investors via quests, and SAND gains utility as the reserve currency. Our Game Maker integration makes this frictionless - no new tools required.”

6. Budget & Work Plan

Budget Breakdown & Justification

Total Request: $25,000 USD (paid in SAND equivalent at grant disbursement)

Detailed Deliverables & Budget Alignment

Milestone 1: Contract Development & Testnet Deployment ($10,000)

Budget Category Allocation Deliverables
Web3 Development $6,000 Presale contracts:
- ASSET → ERC-20 fractionalization
- 5 SAND-bonded curve templates
- Integrated
Design/UX/QA $2,000 User flows for creators & Frontend / backend development
Web3 Infrastructure $2,000 Amoy testnet RPC setup
IPFS metadata pinning
Sandbox subgraph deployment

Milestone 2: Security Audit & Fixes ($10,000)

Budget Category Allocation Deliverables
Security Audit $7,000 1. Comprehensive audit covering:
- Bonded curve math integrity
- ASSET collateralization risks
- LP migration logic
2. Public audit report
Web3 Development $3,000 Critical/medium vulnerability fixes
Gas optimization
Testnet redeployment

Milestone 3: Mainnet Launch ($5,000)

Budget Category Allocation Deliverables
Web3 Development $3,000 Polygon mainnet deployment
Game Maker “Fund Project” SDK
Real-time presale dashboard
Activation & Support $1,000 Tutorial videos + creator docs
30-day support SLA
Discord community setup
Web3 Infrastructure $1,000 Mainnet RPC configuration
Arweave event logging (6 months)

Measurable Deliverables & Timeline

Timeline: 8 Weeks (aligned with Sandbox’s development cycles)

Deliverable Timeline Success Metrics
1. Sand integrated Presale Contract/Frontend/Backend infra Week 1-8 - 100% audit-complete contracts (via Hashlock)
- Demo: Fractionalize 5 ASSETs → ERC-20 tokens
2. Security Audit Week 3-6 - Audit of bonded curve presale factory
- 3 live on testnet
3. SAND Bonded Curve Templates Week 7 - 5 preset curves (linear/exponential)
- SAND-denominated pricing (testnet)
4. Full Integration Testing Week 8 - End-to-end test: 20 creators launch presales
- 500+ simulated backers

Post-Grant Impact Tracking

KPI Target (3 Months Post-Launch)
Sandbox creators using Hydrapad 50+ presales launched
SAND volume in presale curves $100,000+
New users from Sandbox ecosystem 1,000+
ASSETs fractionalized 200+ (avg. value: 500 SAND each)

Why This Budget Is Efficient

  • Polygon-Centric: 70% of dev work targets Polygon (low gas, Sandbox alignment).
  • Zero Overhead: No marketing/founder stipends; 100% engineering/UX focus.
  • Leverages Sandbox Stack: Reuses Sandbox APIs/ASSET Registry (no reinvention).
  • Transparency: Real-time progress via Dune Analytics dashboards.

“This budget turns $25,000 into a self-sustaining funding engine for Sandbox creators. By Week 8, traded via SAND, with liquidity flowing back into your ecosystem.”

Milestones:

Milestone-Based Budget Release Plan

Milestone Key Deliverable Estimated Date % Budget Released
1 Contract Development & Testnet Deployment
-UI/UX, Frontend / Backend design & development
- SAND-bonded curve templates
- Sandbox Registry integration
- Internal QA test suite
Week 4 40% ($10,000)
2 Security Audit & Post-Audit Implementation
- Hashlock audit of factory/token/LP contracts
- Public audit report
- Vulnerability fixes
- Audited testnet deployment
Week 6 40% ($10,000)
3 Mainnet Launch & Ecosystem Activation
- Polygon mainnet deployment
- Presale incentives for game creators
- Creator onboarding portal
- First 5 live presales
Week 8 20% ($5,000)

Timeline & Accountability

“This milestone structure prioritizes security and ecosystem safety, with 40% of funds dedicated to audited contracts. The final 20% ensures seamless adoption within Sandbox’s creator community.”


Milestone Deliverables Detail

Milestone 1 (Week 4):

  • :white_check_mark: Contracts Development
  • :white_check_mark: Testnet deployment (Polygon Mumbai)
  • :white_check_mark: Frontend / Backend integration
  • :white_check_mark: 5 preset bonded curve templates
  • :bar_chart: Success Metric: 100% test coverage + Sandbox dev team validation

Milestone 2 (Week 6):

  • :white_check_mark: Security Audit Completed
  • :white_check_mark: Deployed on Polygon testnet
  • :white_check_mark: Bug Bounties
  • :white_check_mark: Internal stress test (500 concurrent users)
  • :bar_chart: Success Metric: 95% quest completion rate in sandbox

Milestone 3 (Week 8):

  • :white_check_mark: Live on Polygon mainnet
  • :white_check_mark: Creator dashboard (project analytics)
  • :white_check_mark: 3 tutorial videos + PDF guides
  • :white_check_mark: 5 launched presales (e.g., LAND development fund)
  • :bar_chart: Success Metric: $5k+ SAND volume from first presales

7. DAO Alignment & Impact Measurement

These are examples of how your proposal may align with the DAO’s core values and objectives.

1. Contribution to Decentralization & Community Empowerment

  • Creator Sovereignty:
    Any Sandbox creator (no coding/KYC) can fractionalize ASSETs → launch SAND-denominated presales, removing gatekeepers.
  • Player → Investor Conversion:
    Micro-backing via bonded curves (e.g., $5 SAND entries) turns players into project stakeholders, voting via tokens on LAND/game development.
  • DAOs Govern Featured Presales:
    Sandbox DAO members curate “Projects of the Month” via SAND-weighted voting.

2. Measurable Player/Creator Experience Improvements

Metric Improvement
Funding Access 70% faster capital raise vs. traditional grants (ASSET collateralization).
Player ROI Early backers earn 2x: Presale token appreciation + exclusive wearables.
Tool Consolidation Presale launch inside Game Maker → 0 new tools to learn.

3. Promotion of Interoperability, Accessibility & Innovation

  • Interoperability:
    Fractionalized ASSETs (ERC-20) tradeable on DEXs → liquidity flows into Sandbox Marketplace.
  • Accessibility:
    Fiat onramps (Transak) + Web2 logins → non-crypto creators onboard in <2 mins.
  • Innovation:
    Dynamic bonded curves adjust token prices via Sandbox quest engagement (e.g., 10% price drop if 1,000 quests completed).

4. Impact Tracking Framework

KPI Category Tracking Method Target (Q1 2024)
User Growth Sandbox API (unique Avatar IDs) 500+ creators, 5k+ backers
Economic Activity On-chain analytics (Dune Dashboard) $100k+ SAND presale volume
Asset Utilization ASSET Registry + IPFS 200+ ASSETs fractionalized
Engagement Game Maker quest logs 10k+ presale quest completes
Innovation Governance proposals 5+ DAO-curated presales

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI Success Threshold DAO Value Delivered
SAND Burn Rate 2% of presale fees Deflationary pressure → tokenomics upgrade
Creator Retention 60% reuse rate Sustainable funding ecosystem
Player-Investor Conversion 30% of quest doers Stronger community alignment & loyalty
ASSET Liquidity Multiplier 5x trade volume Enhanced Marketplace utility

Why This Aligns with Sandbox DAO’s Core Values

  • Decentralization:

    “Hydrapad replaces centralized grant committees with community-funded presales — where SAND holders decide which projects thrive.”

  • Creator Empowerment:

    “Idle ASSETs become liquid capital in 4 clicks, unlocking innovation from solo devs to studios.”

  • Ecosystem Flywheel:

Post-Grant Commitment: Public Dune dashboards will report KPIs monthly. Sandbox DAO gets veto rights on contract upgrades.

8. Attachments

Add any supporting materials to reinforce your proposal. These can include:

Test Smart Contract: https://polygonscan.com/address/0xe6AFb1ADA1A0F0BC41fe0980a6bed28B10AbD228#code

GitHub: HYDRAPAD-LAUNCHPAD repositories · GitHub

Test Site: https://test.hydrapad.com/

Pitch Deck: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t1EHzEmEICQsOcf_ovpi7hEiltZ7xRgX/view?usp=sharing


How did you hear about the Sandbox DAO Grants Program?
Via Questbook

Please reach out to us via email for further details.
hello@hydrapad.com