The Sandbox, alongside its parent company Animoca Brands, has unveiled the integration of Corners, a rising platform in the Web3 space that aims to revolutionize the way online content is curated and valued. Currently in an invite-only beta phase, Corners invites select users to explore the creation and trading of digital assets that revolve around carefully selected Internet content.
### Introducing “Corner Coins” — Digital Assets Shaped by Communities
Corners empowers users to generate a “Corner Coin,” a transferable digital asset anchored by a curated assortment of links, discussions, posts, and various online materials. Each corner evolves into a community-led collection, enabling participants to contribute new content, cast votes, comment, and influence the asset’s overall worth. The platform aspires to cultivate niche communities focused on common interests, encouraging them to develop meaningful digital collections that adapt over time.
### Strengthening The Sandbox 3.0 Vision Beyond Gaming
The unveiling of Corners aligns with The Sandbox’s broader ambitions for cultural expansion as detailed in its Sandbox 3.0 roadmap. This initiative introduces new applications for SAND, the utility token that drives The Sandbox ecosystem. Robby Yung, CEO of The Sandbox, highlighted the importance of this partnership, stating, “Corners exemplifies how collaborators can enhance the utility of the SAND token and promote The Sandbox’s evolution beyond the gaming sphere. By allowing curators to tokenize content that matters to them, Corners creates new opportunities for creativity and engagement. We are thrilled to support ventures that strengthen our foundation while inviting fresh communities into the expansive Sandbox network.”
### Deep SAND Token Integration and Expansion to Base
In Corners, SAND serves as the main utility token, rewarding curators for their valuable contributions. A portion of the platform’s overall activity is redistributed to Corner Coin holders in SAND, incentivizing sustained involvement and participation. Furthermore, SAND will soon be available on Base, the Layer-2 network developed by Coinbase, through a liquidity pool on Aerodrome. This expansion provides users with an alternative access point beyond Ethereum and Polygon, enhancing SAND’s accessibility across various blockchain ecosystems. As Corners gears up for its public launch in early 2026, the platform will soon feature a comprehensive guide titled “How to Build Your Corner,” which will help users understand how to create Corner Coins, set prices, and utilize digital asset functionalities.
### About Corners
Corners operates as a Web3-native content curation platform built on Base, Coinbase’s Layer-2 blockchain. It enables communities to compile and enhance collections of Internet links and digital content, each represented by a unique Corner Coin. The platform is backed by The Sandbox and operates on the SAND token.
### About The Sandbox
The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, stands as a significant global platform for digital culture and intellectual property, merging blockchain with artificial intelligence to facilitate immersive experiences, creator-driven environments, and decentralized economies. Its ecosystem encompasses The Sandbox Game, The Sandbox DAO, SANDchain, and Corners, all interconnected through the SAND token. With partnerships involving over 400 major brands and a user base surpassing 8 million, which has generated over 30 million on-chain transactions, The Sandbox is recognized as one of the most established cultural ecosystems within the Web3 landscape.
### About Animoca Brands
Animoca Brands Corporation Limited is recognized as a frontrunner in blockchain innovation, digital assets, and tokenized economies. Acknowledged by notable institutions such as Fortune Crypto 40, the Financial Times High-Growth Companies in Asia-Pacific, and Deloitte Tech Fast, the company develops platforms like Moca Network, Open Campus, and The Sandbox. Animoca Brands also provides essential infrastructure for Web3 development and maintains one of the largest investment portfolios in the blockchain sector, boasting over 600 investments across various companies and altcoin projects.
