Apr 14, 2025
Kickstarting The Sandbox DAO Development
We’re excited to announce that WakeUp Labs has officially kicked off development for the Sandbox DAO User-Generated Content (UGC) Platform. This marks the beginning of a project aimed at empowering creators within The Sandbox ecosystem by providing a creator-first platform for uploading, managing, and showcasing experiences—fostering community-driven content and fair visibility.
Why Are We Doing This?
Currently, creators within The Sandbox face several challenges:
Limited visibility for independent experiences
Insufficient discovery tools and analytics
Few monetization options outside centralized decisions
Lack of community governance and transparency
These challenges have been echoed across multiple community-led SIPs, such as the Creator Toolkit proposal, which highlights the need for tools like leaderboards, SAND/NFT reward systems, EP-based season tracking, and public APIs.
This initiative aims to address those issues by providing better tools, transparent analytics, monetization opportunities, and community-driven governance.
What We’re Building
Our goal is to develop a User-Generated Content (UGC) platform that empowers creators to upload, manage, and showcase their experiences, fostering community-driven content with fair visibility. The platform will align with The Sandbox’s branding, enhance discoverability, and ensure a fully responsive experience across devices. Additionally, it will integrate Google Analytics for transparent engagement tracking and implement a new revenue model utilizing $SAND.
Development Phases & Tech Stack
The project will be delivered in four milestones:
*Product Discovery & Architecture* – Conduct user interviews, define system architecture, design the database, and create UI/UX prototypes.
*Back-End Development* – Set up the database, implement authentication, integrate analytics, and (if applicable) build smart contracts.
*Front-End Development* – Develop the user interface, including the dashboard, home page, search functionality, and content upload system.
*Production Deployment & Testing* – Deploy the platform, conduct extensive testing, finalize documentation, and onboard initial creators.
The platform will be built using React.js; Node.js and PostgreSQL for a scalable back-end, and AWS infrastructure for robust performance. If required, Solidity smart contracts will be implemented for on-chain functionalities.
How We’ll Measure Success
Successful platform launch and DAO approval
Increased UGC visibility and content creation
Higher player engagement.
Active community participation in governance and platform feedback
Kick-off & Next Steps
We’ve officially kicked off development, starting with Milestone 1, which focuses on product discovery, system architecture, and technical planning. By the end of this stage, we aim to have a validated design and a well-documented technical roadmap, setting the stage for the next phases of development.
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Why Are We Doing This?
Currently, creators within The Sandbox face several challenges:
Limited visibility for independent experiences
Insufficient discovery tools and analytics
Few monetization options outside centralized decisions
Lack of community governance and transparency
These challenges have been echoed across multiple community-led SIPs, such as the Creator Toolkit proposal, which highlights the need for tools like leaderboards, SAND/NFT reward systems, EP-based season tracking, and public APIs.
This initiative aims to address those issues by providing better tools, transparent analytics, monetization opportunities, and community-driven governance.
What We’re Building
Our goal is to develop a User-Generated Content (UGC) platform that empowers creators to upload, manage, and showcase their experiences, fostering community-driven content with fair visibility. The platform will align with The Sandbox’s branding, enhance discoverability, and ensure a fully responsive experience across devices. Additionally, it will integrate Google Analytics for transparent engagement tracking and implement a new revenue model utilizing $SAND.
Development Phases & Tech Stack
The project will be delivered in four milestones:
*Product Discovery & Architecture* – Conduct user interviews, define system architecture, design the database, and create UI/UX prototypes.
*Back-End Development* – Set up the database, implement authentication, integrate analytics, and (if applicable) build smart contracts.
*Front-End Development* – Develop the user interface, including the dashboard, home page, search functionality, and content upload system.
*Production Deployment & Testing* – Deploy the platform, conduct extensive testing, finalize documentation, and onboard initial creators.
The platform will be built using React.js; Node.js and PostgreSQL for a scalable back-end, and AWS infrastructure for robust performance. If required, Solidity smart contracts will be implemented for on-chain functionalities.
How We’ll Measure Success
Successful platform launch and DAO approval
Increased UGC visibility and content creation
Higher player engagement.
Active community participation in governance and platform feedback
Kick-off & Next Steps
We’ve officially kicked off development, starting with Milestone 1, which focuses on product discovery, system architecture, and technical planning. By the end of this stage, we aim to have a validated design and a well-documented technical roadmap, setting the stage for the next phases of development.
Stay Updated!
Follow us on X Twitter and LinkedIn to stay up to date with the latest news about what we're building! 🚀✨
