About

The foundation

The Sandbox DAO Foundation is the steward tasked with administering the decisions of the DAO and managing the accompanying operations, including management of the treasury and employment of the DAO support team.

Roadmap

The Sandbox DAO will launch in phases, enabling us to collaborate with our community, gather input, and incorporate feedback throughout the process. Each milestone has been carefully constructed to support our ongoing development and expansion efforts.

Phase One: May 28th, 2024

DAO Debut

SAND and LAND owners can vote for the proposals they believe in and see the impact. 

Phase Two

Exploration

The DAO will begin to separate itself further from The Sandbox (its parent company).

Phase Three

Full Launch

Unveiling the full scope and opportunities of the DAO.

The Special Council

Special Council members provide guidance on Sandbox Improvement Proposals (SIPs), ensuring that they align with The Sandbox DAO's vision and the community's interests. They also hold decision-making power and can veto proposals based on legality, redundancy, conflict, and community interests.

Frédéric Montagnon
Chairman of Arianee
Jean-Michel Pailhon
Co-Founder Grail capital
Shannon Snow
COO World of Women
Yat Siu
Co-Founder and CEO of Animoca Brands
Sébastien Borget
Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox

Advisory Board

Leaders in their respective fields, these cultural ambassadors and strategic advisors leverage their expertise and networks to guide the DAO toward its vision of a decentralized, vibrant metaverse. This multi-disciplinary team reflects The Sandbox's diverse and global reach while fostering a community that values creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.

Anthony Chau
Co-Founder and CEO of Chord Hero
Anthony Chau
Co-Founder and CEO of Chord Hero

Anthony stands as a leader at the forefront of educational innovation. Since 2019, he has spearheaded Chord Hero's mission to democratize music learning while pioneering novel approaches to education. Under Anthony's guidance, Chord Hero has unveiled groundbreaking products like the Chord Hero Strummer and Monster Chords, revolutionizing music education. Beyond music, Anthony's initiatives, such as the Sandbox Experience, ingeniously blend STEAM education with Web3 learning. Recognized for excellence, Chord Hero has garnered prestigious accolades, including the Digital Ehon Award for its innovative contributions to education. Anthony's forward-thinking has led to the Sandbox Experience, where students craft NFTs from designs inspired by physical ukuleles they assemble and customize. These NFTs are then showcased in The Sandbox metaverse, with proceeds bolstering charitable causes and educational initiatives. Anthony's commitment to sustainability is palpable, evident through Chord Hero's eco-conscious practices such as tree adoption and packaging repurposing. Looking ahead, Anthony aims to deepen the integration of music education with mental wellness, highlighting music's transformative power in personal growth and healing. Anthony Chau's leadership at Chord Hero reflects a comprehensive approach to education, merging music, technology, and philanthropy to empower learners worldwide.

Inna Modja
CEO of Code Green
Inna Modja
CEO of Code Green

Inna Modja is a Malian-French artist, filmmaker, and global advocate for gender and climate justice. In her 15-year tenure as an activist, she has dedicated herself to fighting female genital mutilation, and climate change. Passionate about social, gender, and climate justice, she's a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), contributing in finding solutions to fight against desertification & drought, and telling the stories of the communities living on the frontline of climate change. She also co-founded Code Green, a non-profit harnessing the power of art, technology and web3, to support social & climate justice. With Code Green, Inna and her team are exploring the potentials of blockchain, aiming to help artists and communities, contribute to Earth's healing and green justice.

Loretta Chen
CEO and Co-Founder at Smobler
Loretta Chen
CEO and Co-Founder at Smobler

Dr Loretta Chen is a multifaceted and influential figure in the arts, media, advocacy and education scene for over two decades. Dubbed “Asia’s Anna Wintour” and “force of nature”, she was the People's Choice for Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore and has been International Consultant to the Kingdom of Bhutan since 2011. She is also Visiting Professor at Carnegie Mellon , Stanford , Dartmouth College and University of Hawaii . A voracious advocate for social equity, she challenges the status quo through artistic, literary and entrepreneurial avenues. When the Metaverse came into play, Dr. Chen envisioned a unique opportunity to shape social narratives with technology. She founded Smobler, a turnkey metaverse architect that takes brands, IPs and communities to the forefront of Web3. Through this venture , Dr Chen aims to create a Metaverse for Good to drive positive change, promote inclusivity and leverage emerging technologies to empower and inspire audiences across the globe. Today, Smobler is backed by The Sandbox, Brinc, Plug and Play , Enterprise Singapore and Info Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). Dr Chen is part of the AWS Women Founders Program, UBS Global Top 10 Female Founders. She is recognized as 100 Women of the Future, Forbes and Asia’s Most Inspiring and is fur mom to 25.

Matheus Vivian
Co-Founder and CEO of Hermit Crab Studio
Matheus Vivian
Co-Founder and CEO of Hermit Crab Studio

Matheus Vivian was a professional football player for 18 years, spending 15 years in prominent European clubs. He was a World Champion U-17 with the Brazilian National Team, playing alongside global stars such as Ronaldinho and Adriano. He holds a degree from the Center of Law and Economics of Sports in France. Since 2016, he has been the co-founder and CEO of Hermit, a Brazilian game development company specializing in sports games with licenses from major global brands such as Paris Saint Germain, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Barcelona.

Mia Bao
Founder of BeepCrypto and DAOBase
Mia Bao
Founder of BeepCrypto and DAOBase

With an unwavering passion for the crypto realm since 2017, Mia brings over 7 years of invaluable experience in product management and strategic marketing. She is the co-founder of DAOBase, the leading aggregator and database for DAOs and also the founder of BeepCrypto, a forward-thinking marketing agency dedicated to bridging the cultural and market divide between the East and the West. Her influential contributions have impacted industry projects such as Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, YGG, NIKE, and many more.

Samuel Choy
General Manager of Bliss Concepts Limited (McDull)
Samuel Choy
General Manager of Bliss Concepts Limited (McDull)

Samuel Choy is the General Manager of Bliss Concepts Limited, the multi-media company which develops and manages the original IPs "Mcdull & Mcmug" in publications, animated TV & features, branding, licensing, and business developments. He is also the executive producer for five Mcdull’s animated features, responsible for financing, production, promotion and distribution.

Zaf Chow
Chief Commercial Officer @Artifact Labs
Zaf Chow
Chief Commercial Officer @Artifact Labs

Zaf is a passionate advocate of Web3 development and adoption, having played a pivotal role as the former Director of Digital Strategy and Partnerships at Animoca Brands. Her efforts in promoting the mass adoption of NFTs and metaverses have made a significant impact on the industry. As a recognized thought leader, she was selected as a TEDx speaker in 2022, sharing insights on how Web3 can create a more equitable future. Zaf also actively shares her expertise at major global Web3 conferences. With Zaf's dedication to bringing positive change to traditional business sectors and her deep understanding of web3's potential, she is a driving force in advancing the adoption of decentralized technologies and empowering the next generation of digital pioneers.