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SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The SANDChain Foundation today announced SANDchain, a creator-first blockchain network to build upon The Sandbox's established ecosystem of over 8 million users, 25,000 LAND owners, 400 brand partners, 1,500 creator-built games, and 700,000 user-generated experiences.
SANDchain introduces three integrated value layers: SANDpoints, representing network-wide reputation and loyalty; Creator Points, which track support for individual creators and grant access to token allocations; and Creator Tokens, tradeable assets tied to a creator's brand, offering access and other perks. Its core product suite includes Patron Vaults, capital reserves for creator loans funded by investors who earn yield and loyalty points; and Creator Vaults, which aggregate receivables from Web2 platform revenues such as YouTube and TikTok to enable predictable loan repayment.
Every SANDchain interaction will further increases the utility of the SAND token, which is already listed on over 80 global exchanges and among the world's top 100 cryptocurrencies. The SAND token's utility in SANDchain will establish its role as the universal currency for the creator economy, expanding beyond its origins in voxel games and game creation to become a cross-platform economic engine for the global creator community.
The global creator economy exceeds 200 million creators and US$250 billion in value, yet still faces challenges with inconsistent payouts, limited access to funding, and opaque revenue systems. SANDchain introduces an on-chain alternative that is transparent, programmable, and fan-powered, providing creators with more predictable, equitable, and scalable ways to build their income and turn their audiences into partners.
SANDchain is built using the ZK Stack from ZKsync to achieve high scalability, trust, and low transaction fees. Every interaction occurs on-chain, and is secured by the SAND token, which is used for gas and governance.
SANDchain launch partners include various brands, creators, and Web3 companies. Among the first wave of partners are The Sandbox, Animoca Brands, French DJ and artist Agoria, Korean cartoon series Pucca, ZKsync, Sequence, EigenCloud, Caldera, Ready Player Me, theMiracle, Hashcase, Request Finance, Metalympics, Forge, LimeChain, Halborn, Mocaverse, Cool Cats, Talentir, Web3 Honey, Jared Dilinger, KZ, BabyYors, Alex Florez, and Pandapops, with more to be announced.
Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox and global ambassador for SANDchain, said: "The Sandbox has empowered a global community of creators, and SANDchain builds on that foundation to create a dedicated economic and engagement layer for creators across any platform, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, AppStore, Google Play Store, Steam, Roblox, Fortnite and The Sandbox itself. By rewarding loyalty, we're transforming fans into active participants in culture and paving the way towards a 'Creator Nation' that is built, owned, grown, and funded by its creators and supporters."
Robby Yung, CEO of The Sandbox, which is a launch partner of SANDchain, said: "SANDchain is about giving creators a financial foundation, not just a following. The Sandbox is thrilled to partner with The SANDChain Foundation to build SANDchain and provide creators with funding rails, automated revenue management, and ways to turn audience support into tangible growth. SANDchain is the infrastructure that the creator economy has been waiting for."
Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, which is a launch partner of SANDchain, added: "We are excited to see the launch of SANDchain, which shares Animoca Brands' mission to deliver true digital property rights. By linking fan engagement to ownership and rewards, SANDchain will help to redefine participation in culture, making it possible for everyone to share in the upside of the communities they help to grow."
SANDchain will be introduced on 1 October 2025 at TOKEN2049 Singapore with the launch of its Creator Manifesto and early access signups, followed by the debut of the SANDchain testnet on 14 October 2025. Creators and fans can join the movement now by signing the SANDchain Manifesto to be first in line for the Testnet launch.
About SANDchain
SANDchain is a zk-powered blockchain built by The SANDChain Foundation built on ZKsync and Caldera to serve as the financial backbone of the global creator economy. SANDchain delivers transparent, programmable infrastructure where creators, fans, and brands can build and participate in thriving on-chain economies. SANDchain utilizes SAND as its native gas token to unlock creator tokens, loyalty programs, programmable vaults, and DeFi integrations — giving communities the tools to own, fund, and grow culture together. For more information visit sandchain.com and follow us on linktr.ee/SANDchain
About The SANDChain Foundation
The SANDChain Foundation works to serve creators across any digital platform, leveraging blockchain technology to provide them with the tools to better engage, reward, and monetize their communities with improved transparency, equitability, and scalability. The foundation aims to establish a 'Creator Nation' that is built, owned, grown, and funded by its creators and supporters.
Press contact
SANDchain and The SANDChain Foundation: sandchain@the5thcolumnpr.com
SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The SANDChain Foundation today announced SANDchain, a creator-first blockchain network to build upon The Sandbox's established ecosystem of over 8 million users, 25,000 LAND owners, 400 brand partners, 1,500 creator-built games, and 700,000 user-generated experiences.
SANDchain introduces three integrated value layers: SANDpoints, representing network-wide reputation and loyalty; Creator Points, which track support for individual creators and grant access to token allocations; and Creator Tokens, tradeable assets tied to a creator's brand, offering access and other perks. Its core product suite includes Patron Vaults, capital reserves for creator loans funded by investors who earn yield and loyalty points; and Creator Vaults, which aggregate receivables from Web2 platform revenues such as YouTube and TikTok to enable predictable loan repayment.
Every SANDchain interaction will further increases the utility of the SAND token, which is already listed on over 80 global exchanges and among the world's top 100 cryptocurrencies. The SAND token's utility in SANDchain will establish its role as the universal currency for the creator economy, expanding beyond its origins in voxel games and game creation to become a cross-platform economic engine for the global creator community.
The global creator economy exceeds 200 million creators and US$250 billion in value, yet still faces challenges with inconsistent payouts, limited access to funding, and opaque revenue systems. SANDchain introduces an on-chain alternative that is transparent, programmable, and fan-powered, providing creators with more predictable, equitable, and scalable ways to build their income and turn their audiences into partners.
SANDchain is built using the ZK Stack from ZKsync to achieve high scalability, trust, and low transaction fees. Every interaction occurs on-chain, and is secured by the SAND token, which is used for gas and governance.
SANDchain launch partners include various brands, creators, and Web3 companies. Among the first wave of partners are The Sandbox, Animoca Brands, French DJ and artist Agoria, Korean cartoon series Pucca, ZKsync, Sequence, EigenCloud, Caldera, Ready Player Me, theMiracle, Hashcase, Request Finance, Metalympics, Forge, LimeChain, Halborn, Mocaverse, Cool Cats, Talentir, Web3 Honey, Jared Dilinger, KZ, BabyYors, Alex Florez, and Pandapops, with more to be announced.
Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox and global ambassador for SANDchain, said: "The Sandbox has empowered a global community of creators, and SANDchain builds on that foundation to create a dedicated economic and engagement layer for creators across any platform, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, AppStore, Google Play Store, Steam, Roblox, Fortnite and The Sandbox itself. By rewarding loyalty, we're transforming fans into active participants in culture and paving the way towards a 'Creator Nation' that is built, owned, grown, and funded by its creators and supporters."
Robby Yung, CEO of The Sandbox, which is a launch partner of SANDchain, said: "SANDchain is about giving creators a financial foundation, not just a following. The Sandbox is thrilled to partner with The SANDChain Foundation to build SANDchain and provide creators with funding rails, automated revenue management, and ways to turn audience support into tangible growth. SANDchain is the infrastructure that the creator economy has been waiting for."
Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, which is a launch partner of SANDchain, added: "We are excited to see the launch of SANDchain, which shares Animoca Brands' mission to deliver true digital property rights. By linking fan engagement to ownership and rewards, SANDchain will help to redefine participation in culture, making it possible for everyone to share in the upside of the communities they help to grow."
SANDchain will be introduced on 1 October 2025 at TOKEN2049 Singapore with the launch of its Creator Manifesto and early access signups, followed by the debut of the SANDchain testnet on 14 October 2025. Creators and fans can join the movement now by signing the SANDchain Manifesto to be first in line for the Testnet launch.
About SANDchain
SANDchain is a zk-powered blockchain built by The SANDChain Foundation built on ZKsync and Caldera to serve as the financial backbone of the global creator economy. SANDchain delivers transparent, programmable infrastructure where creators, fans, and brands can build and participate in thriving on-chain economies. SANDchain utilizes SAND as its native gas token to unlock creator tokens, loyalty programs, programmable vaults, and DeFi integrations — giving communities the tools to own, fund, and grow culture together. For more information visit sandchain.com and follow us on linktr.ee/SANDchain
About The SANDChain Foundation
The SANDChain Foundation works to serve creators across any digital platform, leveraging blockchain technology to provide them with the tools to better engage, reward, and monetize their communities with improved transparency, equitability, and scalability. The foundation aims to establish a 'Creator Nation' that is built, owned, grown, and funded by its creators and supporters.
Press contact
SANDchain and The SANDChain Foundation: sandchain@the5thcolumnpr.com
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The SANDChain Foundation announces SANDchain to power creator economy transparently and equitably
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The First Time a Game in the Legendary Franchise Comes to Consoles
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.
The official debut trailer features the first in-engine gameplay footage and can be viewed HERE. The first concept art and other assets are hosted at the Guild Wars 3 official press kit.
"Guild Wars 3 is a new era not just for ArenaNet and Guild Wars, but also for MMORPGs as a whole," said Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 3 Game Director and ArenaNet Studio Head. "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense. Our approach with Guild Wars 3 is to push MMORPGs forward, to create an online game world that feels believable, rewarding, responsive, and innovative while at the same time respecting players' time and providing a positive, supportive space to build community and enjoy new stories in our universe."
Taking place over a thousand years before the events of the original game, Guild Wars 3 is set in the Tyrian region of Orr, a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of this lush, verdant landscape. Various guilds are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders. These multitudinous spirits will vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. As seen in the trailer, every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the spirits of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Through the deep character customization and skill-building gameplay the Guild Wars franchise is known for, players will seek adventure and confront danger across this sumptuous, vibrant online world, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.
A combat system designed from the outset to feel great on both a controller and keyboard rewards positioning by emphasizing the joy of movement and momentum. As players seamlessly transition between various movement modes, they can harness their speed and turn it into bigger damage and impact when fighting their foes.
More information about pricing, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available directly from the developers at GuildWars3.com, and can be wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store beginning today, with more information available at the game's official website.
About the Guild Wars Franchise
Guild Wars is the award-winning, visually stunning MMORPG franchise that originally launched in 2005 on PC. Boasting a timeless art-brought-to-life aesthetic, the epic grandeur of massive role-playing environments, fast-paced action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together in the open world, team-based competitive player-versus-player battles, and a sprawling fantasy storyline, the series is often proclaimed as having the friendliest player community in gaming. Guild Wars was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged in 2025 and expanded to mobile devices in 2026. Guild Wars 2® launched in 2012 on PC and quickly earned accolades across the industry, including Time Magazine's 2012 Game of the Year. Unlike most competitors, the franchise has always been playable with no subscription fee required, welcoming over 29 million players across its history.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the best-selling Guild Wars Reforged and the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 massively multiplayer online PC role-playing games. The studio's mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 two of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time. Based in Bellevue, WA, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean gaming giant NC.
The First Time a Game in the Legendary Franchise Comes to Consoles
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.
The official debut trailer features the first in-engine gameplay footage and can be viewed HERE. The first concept art and other assets are hosted at the Guild Wars 3 official press kit.
"Guild Wars 3 is a new era not just for ArenaNet and Guild Wars, but also for MMORPGs as a whole," said Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 3 Game Director and ArenaNet Studio Head. "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense. Our approach with Guild Wars 3 is to push MMORPGs forward, to create an online game world that feels believable, rewarding, responsive, and innovative while at the same time respecting players' time and providing a positive, supportive space to build community and enjoy new stories in our universe."
Taking place over a thousand years before the events of the original game, Guild Wars 3 is set in the Tyrian region of Orr, a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of this lush, verdant landscape. Various guilds are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders. These multitudinous spirits will vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. As seen in the trailer, every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the spirits of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Through the deep character customization and skill-building gameplay the Guild Wars franchise is known for, players will seek adventure and confront danger across this sumptuous, vibrant online world, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.
A combat system designed from the outset to feel great on both a controller and keyboard rewards positioning by emphasizing the joy of movement and momentum. As players seamlessly transition between various movement modes, they can harness their speed and turn it into bigger damage and impact when fighting their foes.
More information about pricing, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available directly from the developers at GuildWars3.com, and can be wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store beginning today, with more information available at the game's official website.
About the Guild Wars Franchise
Guild Wars is the award-winning, visually stunning MMORPG franchise that originally launched in 2005 on PC. Boasting a timeless art-brought-to-life aesthetic, the epic grandeur of massive role-playing environments, fast-paced action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together in the open world, team-based competitive player-versus-player battles, and a sprawling fantasy storyline, the series is often proclaimed as having the friendliest player community in gaming. Guild Wars was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged in 2025 and expanded to mobile devices in 2026. Guild Wars 2® launched in 2012 on PC and quickly earned accolades across the industry, including Time Magazine's 2012 Game of the Year. Unlike most competitors, the franchise has always been playable with no subscription fee required, welcoming over 29 million players across its history.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the best-selling Guild Wars Reforged and the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 massively multiplayer online PC role-playing games. The studio's mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 two of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time. Based in Bellevue, WA, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean gaming giant NC.
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Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5
