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:
- Uquid Digital Shop: https://shop.uquid.com/
- Uquid Physical Shop: https://uquid.com/
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
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
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
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
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
- Uquid Platforms: https://uquid.com / https://shop.uquid.com
- UX/UI flow diagrams and sample screens
