沙盒通过 5000 万美元的加速器为 Metaverse 创新者提供支持

Sandbox 是一个基于以太坊的 NFT 和 Metaverse 项目，与 Animoca Brands 和 Brinc 合作，推出了价值 5000 万美元的加速器计划。该计划的目标是在三年内向约 100 个项目投资高达 25 万美元，表现最好的项目将获得额外的 SAND 和 LAND 代币赠款。该计划旨在支持与 Metaverse 和 NFT 领域相关的各个领域的初创公司。

The Sandbox Launches $50 Million Accelerator Program for Metaverse and NFT Projects

The Sandbox 为 Metaverse 和 NFT 项目推出 5000 万美元加速器计划

Zug, Switzerland - January 26, 2022 - The Sandbox, a leading Ethereum-based nonfungible token (NFT) and Metaverse project, has announced the launch of a $50 million accelerator program in collaboration with Animoca Brands and Brinc. The program aims to nurture and empower the next generation of Metaverse entrepreneurs and projects.

瑞士楚格 - 2022 年 1 月 26 日 - 基于以太坊的领先非同质代币 (NFT) 和 Metaverse 项目 The Sandbox 宣布与 Animoca Brands 和 Brinc 合作推出价值 5000 万美元的加速器计划。该计划旨在培养和赋权下一代元界企业家和项目。

Investment and Support

投资与支持

The incentive will invest up to $250,000 in approximately 100 projects over the next three years. Top-performing projects will be eligible for additional investments of up to $150,000 in the form of SAND and LAND token grants. The program will provide comprehensive support, including:

该激励措施将在未来三年内向约 100 个项目投资高达 25 万美元。表现最好的项目将有资格以 SAND 和 LAND 代币赠款的形式获得高达 150,000 美元的额外投资。该计划将提供全面的支持，包括：

• Investment capital
• Mentorship and guidance from industry experts
• Access to potential partnerships and business development opportunities

Focus on Blockchain Innovation

投资资本行业专家的指导和指导获得潜在的合作伙伴和业务发展机会聚焦区块链创新

The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program will primarily focus on blockchain startups in the following fields:

沙盒元界加速器计划将主要关注以下领域的区块链初创企业：

• Digital art and collectibles
• Culture and entertainment
• Gaming
• Media and content
• Streaming

Industry Endorsement

数字艺术和收藏品文化和娱乐游戏媒体和内容流媒体行业代言

The program has received strong support from industry leaders, including Altitude Games, Binance, Dragonfly Capital, Republic Crypto, and True Global Ventures.

该计划得到了 Altitude Games、Binance、Dragonfly Capital、Republic Crypto 和 True Global Ventures 等行业领导者的大力支持。

Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder of The Sandbox, expressed his enthusiasm for the program's potential: "This program is a major commitment to support the next generation of Metaverse entrepreneurs. With imagination, ideas, and hard work, startups from all over the world can realize their visions and drive societal impact by creating more opportunities for everyone."

The Sandbox 联合创始人 Sebastien Borget 表达了对该计划潜力的热情：“该计划是支持下一代元宇宙企业家的重大承诺。凭借想象力、想法和努力，来自世界各地的初创公司可以通过为每个人创造更多机会来实现他们的愿景并推动社会影响。”

Open and Collaborative Metaverse

开放协作的元宇宙

Yat Siu, Co-Founder of Animoca Brands, emphasized the importance of an open and collaborative Metaverse: "The open Metaverse will not be owned by any single entity. It presents an incredible opportunity to create a participatory and collaborative nonzero-sum environment based on openness, equitability, user governance, and digital property rights."

Animoca Brands 联合创始人 Yat Siu 强调了开放和协作的元宇宙的重要性：“开放的元宇宙不会被任何单一实体所拥有。它提供了一个难以置信的机会，可以创建一个基于开放、公平、用户治理、数字产权。”

The Sandbox Ecosystem

沙盒生态系统

The Sandbox is a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and one of the leading decentralized virtual worlds in the industry. Launchpad Luna, the platform on which the accelerator program will operate, was launched in mid-2021 as a partnership between Brinc and Animoca Brands.

The Sandbox 是 Animoca Brands 的子公司，也是业内领先的去中心化虚拟世界之一。 Launchpad Luna 是加速器计划运行的平台，于 2021 年中期由 Brinc 和 Animoca Brands 合作推出。

SAND Price Outlook

沙子价格展望

The news has had a limited impact on the price of SAND, The Sandbox's native token, which has declined by 3.4% on the day. SAND is currently trading at $3.11, down approximately 40% over the past two weeks, in line with the broader crypto market decline. The token remains 63% below its all-time high of $8.40 reached in November 2021. With a market capitalization of $2.8 billion, SAND is the third-largest Metaverse token after Axie Infinity (AXS) and Decentraland (MANA).

该消息对 The Sandbox 原生代币 SAND 的价格影响有限，当天下跌了 3.4%。 SAND 目前的交易价格为 3.11 美元，在过去两周内下跌了约 40%，与更广泛的加密货币市场下跌一致。该代币仍比 2021 年 11 月创下的历史高点 8.40 美元低 63%。SAND 的市值为 28 亿美元，是仅次于 Axie Infinity (AXS) 和 Decentraland (MANA) 的第三大 Metaverse 代币。

About The Sandbox

关于沙盒

The Sandbox is a community-driven platform that empowers creators to build, own, and monetize their virtual worlds and gaming experiences using blockchain technology. The platform provides a decentralized and user-generated ecosystem where creators can create and sell unique NFTs, known as ASSETS, and develop games and interactive experiences on LAND.

Sandbox 是一个社区驱动的平台，使创作者能够使用区块链技术构建、拥有他们的虚拟世界和游戏体验并从中获利。该平台提供了一个去中心化的、用户生成的生态系统，创作者可以在其中创建和销售独特的 NFT（称为资产），并在 LAND 上开发游戏和互动体验。

About Animoca Brands

关于 Animoca 品牌

Animoca Brands is a global leader in the digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification sectors. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of mobile games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Torquemada. Animoca Brands also invests in emerging blockchain technologies, including NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi), and metaverse solutions.

Animoca Brands 是数字娱乐、区块链和游戏化领域的全球领导者。该公司开发并发行了广泛的手机游戏组合，包括《The Sandbox》、《Crazy Kings》和《Torquemada》。 Animoca Brands 还投资新兴区块链技术，包括 NFT、去中心化金融 (DeFi) 和元界解决方案。

About Brinc

关于布林克

Brinc is a global venture accelerator that provides funding, mentorship, and growth support to early-stage startups in the technology sector. The company has a presence in 10 cities worldwide and has supported over 200 startups since its inception in 2014.

Brinc 是一家全球风险加速器，为技术领域的早期初创企业提供资金、指导和成长支持。该公司自 2014 年成立以来，已在全球 10 个城市开展业务，已为 200 多家初创企业提供支持。