SIP guidelines
The DAO's mission is to empower our community to actively shape the future of The Sandbox by creating an open metaverse. Before submitting your proposal, please read and adhere to the guidelines below.
Submit an Idea
How it Works?
Our workflow ensure SIP Quality by ...
The Admin Team curate the SIP
The council issues a recommendation
Authors refine SIP
Get Funded
SIP submissions have to fall under one of the following categories.
WEB3 ECOSYSTEM
INTEGRATION
Dedicated funding to drive partnerships and integrate The Sandbox’s community and assets into the Web3 ecosystem.
Creator days, crypto training (education for SAND owners) …
Engagement metrics (likes, reach); mentions in media; number of attendees, return on investment
SEASON REWARD & GAME CREATION
SIP focusing on enhancing the content and experiences available in The Sandbox.
Develop an exclusive experience
Past SIP: Game Jam Prize
Active users Events created / number of attendees
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & CHARITY
SIP promoting charitable and socially responsible initiatives that use the platform and its resources for positive impact.
Develop an exclusive experience
Past SIP: Supporting Red Cross for 2024; Carbon Capture
Community engagement, funds raised, social impact outcomes
EDUCATION, ONBOARDING & TECHNOLOGY
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
Publishing product or new features in production, providing usage metrics, time efficiency, retention rate
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.
My Submission Checklist
Ineligible SIP
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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 involving data privacy breaches or misuse of personal information.
“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 with excessive funding requests without scalable Impact or that lack a clear, ethical, and sustainable business model.
Projects that do not have a qualified and experienced team to execute the plan.
What's Next?
Step 1
Discussion
Step 2
Voting
Step 3
SIP Implementation
Discussion and Voting
Download this guide to promote your SIP during this phase to convince community and gather quorum.
SIP Implementation
Congratulations on getting your SIP approved! Below is an overview of the next steps to secure your funding, track your progress, and report back to the community.
The SIP Author is responsible for reporting the completion of each milestone outlined in the approved SIP. The report should include detailed evidence (e.g., documentation, deliverables, links, or screenshots). The validation process includes verifying the quality of deliverables, confirming that the milestone is in alignment with the original proposal. After validation, the progress will be shared with the community to maintain transparency.
Payments are released once you complete a milestone and submit a your invoice through Request Finance. Clear communication of milestone completion will help you receive funding promptly.
Your funding may be paused or revoked if the following conditions occur:
You are expected to address the issues and get back on track. If progress is not made within this period, further actions may be taken, including the potential revocation of the funding.
SIP Rejection
You can resubmit 3-months after vote rejection. Carefully read the feedback and identify areas that need improvement.
