Integration of $SAND into Uquid to enable real-world spending, supported by a detailed proposal aligning with The Sandbox’s Web3 expansion goals.

Enabling Real-World Payment Utility for $SAND via Uquid

1. Executive Summary

This proposal aims to integrate $SAND as a real-world payment method via Uquid, a leading Web3 commerce platform. By enabling $SAND to be used for over 178 million products, including mobile top-ups, gift cards, and digital subscriptions, the initiative extends the token’s utility beyond the metaverse.

This integration will help boost on-chain activity, enhance the value of $SAND, and connect The Sandbox ecosystem to everyday commerce.


2. Overview of Uquid

Uquid is a Web3 e-commerce infrastructure platform established in 2017, designed to connect crypto assets with real-world spending. With support for 100+ tokens and over 50 global payment methods, Uquid allows users to use crypto in daily life across a catalog of more than 178 million products and services.

Key features already live:

  • Swap to Product: Users can convert crypto directly into goods and services like food delivery, digital subscriptions, gift cards, and mobile top-ups.
  • Payment in Real Life: Enables real-world purchases using crypto via mobile interfaces without the need for SDKs or plugins.

Uquid Websites:

Current Data:

  • Users: 3.5M
  • Monthly Traffic: 50M
  • Transactions per Month: 800K–1M
  • Successful Orders: 480k–600k

3. Problem Statement

While $SAND plays a critical role within The Sandbox for in-game purchases and asset ownership, its utility is largely limited to the virtual world. This limitation restricts the appeal of $SAND among broader audiences looking for real-world use cases.

Key issues:

  • Limited real-world utility reduces the appeal of $SAND beyond the gaming ecosystem.
  • Players and holders lack simple ways to extract real-life value from earned $SAND.
  • Building an internal payment infrastructure for real-world use would demand substantial time and resources.

If this gap remains unaddressed, it may hinder community growth, reduce engagement, and limit The Sandbox’s vision of a fully integrated Web3 economy.


4. Proposed Solution

Uquid will integrate $SAND as a native payment option across its e-commerce infrastructure, enabling Sandbox users to purchase goods and services in real life. No custom SDKs or fiat conversion layers are needed.

Key features:

  • Swap to Product: Convert $SAND directly into mobile top-ups, digital content, gift cards, and more.
  • Wallet Payments: Pay directly from wallets like MetaMask or WalletConnect.
  • Smart Routing: Backend logic to optimize token usage.
  • UX/UI: Sandbox-branded user flows, fully responsive on both mobile and web platforms.

This solution is production-ready, scalable, and proven to work with other tokens already integrated into the Uquid system.


5. Team

Tran Hung – CEO & Co-Founder
:link: LinkedIn
Expertise: Blockchain Technology, Business Strategy
Tran Hung is the visionary behind Uquid’s Web3 shopping infrastructure. Under his leadership, Uquid has grown to serve a global user base and helped redefine digital shopping through platforms like ShopFi. He’s focused on real-world applications of crypto and advancing financial inclusion.

Dang Hung – CTO & Co-Founder
:link: LinkedIn
Expertise: Software Development, Cryptography
Dang Hung leads the architecture of Uquid’s decentralized applications. With more than a decade of experience, he ensures the platform is scalable, secure, and optimized for user needs.

Raj Ladumor – Head of Design
:link: LinkedIn
Expertise: User Experience Design, Branding
Raj defines the design identity across Uquid’s platforms. His UX strategies blend intuitive Web3 design with accessibility, appealing to both crypto-native and Web2 audiences.

Bao Vo – Head of Business Development
:link: LinkedIn
Expertise: Business Development, Ecosystem Partnerships
Bao Vo leads Uquid’s global partnerships and integrations. He focuses on expanding the token ecosystem and driving adoption by bringing tokens like $SAND into everyday use cases.


6. Technical Details

  • Integration Type: $SAND token payments
  • Features: Compatible with MetaMask and WalletConnect; integrated with Uquid’s Swap to Product
  • System Requirements: No SDK or plugin needed; serverless and secure

7. Budget & Work Plan

Category Amount (USD) Justification
System Design $5,000 Chain compatibility, infrastructure mapping
Smart Contract Setup $10,000 Payment logic, atomic swaps
Frontend Integration $6,000 UI/UX updates for $SAND on web and mobile
Middleware/API Layer $5,000 Token tracking, authorization
QA & Testing $4,000 Multi-device and wallet testing
Security & Audit $5,000 Static and dynamic scans, token validation
Deployment & Monitoring $2,000 CI/CD pipeline, real-time monitoring
Project Oversight $3,000 Weekly updates, documentation, project management
Total $40,000

8. Milestones

Milestone Key Deliverable Target Date
1 Technical setup, smart contracts, frontend draft Week 2
2 Sandbox-branded payment system + QA Week 4
3 Public launch + optimization & reporting Week 5

Delivery Timeline: ~5 weeks
Team Involved: Blockchain dev, frontend dev, QA tester, DevOps, PM


9. Marketing Plan Overview

  • Joint social media campaigns (Twitter/X, Discord, Telegram)
  • Launch promotions: Spend $SAND and receive exclusive offers
  • Influencer campaigns: Web3 gamers showcase real-life purchases
  • Co-branded landing page for Sandbox community
  • Educational content: Reels, how-tos, and tutorials for spending $SAND

10. Scope of Work

  • Integrate $SAND as a payment option in Uquid’s real-world commerce ecosystem
  • Enable smart routing and seamless product swaps at checkout
  • Customize UX/UI with Sandbox branding
  • Launch a co-branded awareness campaign

11. DAO Alignment & Impact Measurement

Alignment with The Sandbox DAO:

  • Decentralization: Extends $SAND utility without centralized intermediaries
  • Utility Expansion: Adds real-life use cases for $SAND holders
  • Innovation: Applies Web3 principles to e-commerce
  • Interoperability: Bridges virtual assets with real-world products

Impact Metrics:

  • Monthly active $SAND spenders
  • On-chain transaction volume
  • Conversion from quests to purchases
  • Product categories bought with $SAND
  • Web funnel engagement: traffic, bounce, and conversions

12. Attachments

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Hello @UQUID ,

Thank you for submitting your proposal. Unfortunately, it falls outside the permitted budget for this domain. Also, given that we are in the final four weeks of the Grants program pilot, it’s outside our current timeline. I invite you to convert the proposal into a SIP, which would be the most suitable approach for budgets of this size.

Cordially,