Proposals

SIP guidelines

The DAO's mission is to empower our community to actively shape the future of The Sandbox metaverse. Before submitting your proposal, make sure to read and adhere to the below guidelines.

Submit an Idea

How it Works?

Before starting the submission, ensure you have posted in SIP Idea”, and the DAO team has invited you to submit your SIP.

You submit your proposal

by filling the form

The DAO team reviews it

et aide à formuler le SIP dans un document partagé, en laissant des commentaires si nécessaire.

The council issues a recommendation

Positive, Negative, Neutral

You review all comments and refine your SIP

Well done, once those steps completed, your SIP is ready for discussion!

SIP Categories

SIP submissions have to fall under one of the following categories.

Game Content

SIP focusing on enhancing the content and experiences available in The Sandbox.

Develop an exclusive experience

Past SIP: Game Jam Prize

Success metrics expected

Active users Events created / number of attendees

Sandbox for Good

SIP promoting charitable and socially responsible initiatives that use the platform and its resources for positive impact.

Develop an exclusive experience

Success metrics expected

Community engagement, funds raised, social impact outcomes

SAND Initiatives

SIP whose initiative intends to inform about the SAND token.

Creator days, crypto training (education for SAND owners) …

Success metrics expected

Engagement metrics (likes, reach); mentions in media; number of attendees, return on investment

NFT

SIP tire parti des NFT pour stimuler l'engagement, les recettes et les partenariats au sein du bac à sable.

Buying an NFT, collection

Organize an NFT event to showcase The Sandbox DAO TSB collection

Success metrics expected

Media exposure, NFT Sales, NFT Holders

Platform

SIP improving the platform’s functionality, security, players and creators experience.

Develop an external product or feature to enhance The Sandbox experience

If modification to the Sandbox Software suite, see Feature Request.

Past SIP: Magic Palette

Success metrics expected

Publishing product or new features in production, providing usage metrics, time efficiency, retention rate

Demande de fonctionnalité

Feature Requests are suggestions for improvements or new functionalities related to Game Client, Vox Edit, Game Creator, and Launcher.

If you're encountering a problem or have an idea for a new feature, you can submit it through our form. Simply describe the issue you're facing in the form, and if deemed of current priority, The Sandbox Product Teams will evaluate and work on potential solutions.

The Budget associated with those requests is "Platform".

SIP Budget Requested

When submitting your SIP, it is important to outline a clear and justified budget based on the scope and goals of your project.



Mutually agreed-upon milestones ensure that funding is provided progressively as your project delivers on its promises. This encourages accountability and ensures that resources are allocated efficiently throughout the project lifecycle.

Tier 1
Jusqu'à 50 000 SABLES
Budget Requested
EUR, USD or SAND
Payout currency
SAND*
Milestones required
At least 2
Tier 2
From 50,000 to 200,000 SAND
Budget Requested
EUR, USD or SAND
Payout currency
SAND*
Milestones required
At least 3
Tier 3
More than 200,000 SAND
Budget Requested
EUR, USD or SAND
Payout currency
SAND*
Milestones required
Au moins 5
*All requested budget in FIAT will be paid in SAND. We guarantee 70% of the requested budget in USD terms at the time the proposal is published for discussion in "SIP Active". To manage excessive FX volatility, we cap our financial commitment at 110% of the requested budget in USD terms.

My Submission Checklist 

Idea first posted in “SIP Ideas”
Proposal refined based on community feedback
Motivations and personal or financial interests disclosed
Proposal categorized accurately within a SIP Category
Proposal is maintainable and scalable
Detailed budget with all expenses associated
Clear project milestones with success metrics
Supporting materials like images, diagrams, or references are attached
Feedback from the DAO council and PM team incorporated

Ineligible SIP

SIP that do not comply with international regulations and local laws.

Projects or team is based in Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea, Donetsk, Crimea, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions of Ukraine.

SIP involving the exploitation or harm of people, animals, or the environmental degradation.

SIP promoting violence, hate speech, discriminatory practices, gambling, drugs, or firearm;  Illicit trade, money laundering, or any criminal activity.

SIP impliquant des violations de la confidentialité des données ou l'utilisation abusive d'informations personnelles.

“Virtual Asset Services,” including public token launches and holding/selling/issuing virtual assets on behalf of others.

SIP focused on token or securities issues (including token distributions, creating a new token, making investments and generating returns, buyback or dividend features, etc.).

SIP that is not appropriately licensed or involving the unauthorised use of intellectual property.

SIP with no impact on The Sandbox Ecosystem.

SIP submitted by individuals with potential conflicts of interest.

SIP lacking a clear and feasible timeline for implementation and delivery.

SIP without a detailed risk management plan.

SIP requesting funding for research and development without a clear path to market.

SIP avec des demandes de financement excessives sans impact modulable ou qui n'ont pas de modèle d'entreprise clair, éthique et durable.

Projects that do not have a qualified and experienced team to execute the plan.