The Future of Web3 Gaming & Metaverse | The Sandbox Co-Founder Interview

The Sandbox Co-Founder Sebastian Borget on Web3 Gaming, Metaverse & the Future of Creator EconomyIn this in-depth conversation, Sebastian Borget, co-founder and global ambassador of The Sandbox, shares the untold story behind one of the world's largest Web3 gaming platforms. From growing to 8 million users to recent organizational changes, Sebastian opens up about what really happened and where the metaverse is headed. What You'll Learn: ✅ The truth behind Sandbox's recent restructuring and leadership transition ✅ How AI and vibe coding are revolutionizing game creation ✅ Why user numbers dropped from 200K to a few thousand monthly active users ✅ The future of blockchain gaming and sustainable creator monetization ✅ Upcoming Season 6 featuring Cirque du Soleil, Ship Resort & 30+ brand experiences ✅ How platforms take 30% + force 50-70% ad spend, leaving creators with scraps ✅ Real stories of creators finding jobs and opportunities through Web3 ✅ Why digital ownership and interoperability matter for gamers ✅ The convergence of AI, XR, and blockchain in the next metaverse wave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚀 Watch Our Most Popular Conversations with Global Visionaries! 1️⃣ India’s 1st Quantum Computer – Dr. R Vijayaraghavan, Prof. & Principal Investigator at TIFR 🎥    • Quantum computer from India with Dr r vija...   2️⃣ Driving the Future of Mobility in India – Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors 🎥    • TATA MOTORS- DRIVING THE FUTURE OF MOBILIT...   3️⃣ MIT Report Predicts Societal Collapse by 2040 – Gaya Herrington, Director Sustainability, KPMG 🎥    • MIT Report predicts Total Societal Collaps...   4️⃣ World’s 1st Human Head Transplantation – Dr. Sergio Canavero 🎥    • WORLDS 1ST HUMAN HEAD TRANSPLANTATION- DR ...   5️⃣ Breakthrough in Age Reversal – Dr. Harold Katcher, CTO, Nugenics Research 🎥    • BREAKTHROUGH IN AGE REVERSAL WITH YOUNGBLO...   6️⃣ How Neuroscience Will Change the Future of Technology – Dr. James Giordano 🎥    • How Neuroscience Will Change The Future Of...   7️⃣ Level 5 Autonomy from India – Sanjeev Sharma, CEO, Swaayatt Robots 🎥    • SELF-DRIVING STARTUP FROM INDIA AIMING FOR...   8️⃣ Man Behind Google Quantum Supremacy – John Martinis 🎥    • MAN BEHIND GOOGLE QUANTUM SUPREMACY - JOHN...   9️⃣ Banking 4.0 – Brett King, Futurist, Bestselling Author & Founder, Moven 🎥    • BANKING 4.0 - BRETT KING FUTURIST, BESTSEL...   🔟 e-VTOL & Hyperloop: Future of India’s Mobility – Satyanarayana Chakravarthy 🎥    • E-VTOL & HYPERLOOP- FUTURE OF INDIA"S MOBI...   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 – 02:18 Introduction to Free-to-Play Gaming Economics & User Acquisition 02:18 – 07:12 Sebastian Borget Introduction & Sandbox Recent Changes 07:12 – 13:19 The Origin Story: Building a Blockchain-Powered Metaverse 13:19 – 19:12 Blockchain Benefits: Ownership, Interoperability & Trust Issues 19:12 – 24:27 Innovation vs Status Quo: Free-to-Play Model Breakdown 24:27 – 29:31 Metaverse Hype vs Reality: The Facebook Meta Rebrand & Technology Maturation 29:31 – 32:29 Reducing Friction: Current State of Blockchain Gaming & Onboarding 32:29 – 37:09 Strategic Roadmap: Game Maker Updates, AI Integration & Developer Tools 37:09 – 41:07 Monetization & DAO Success Stories: Community-Built Tools & Interoperability 41:07 – 45:41 Creator Success Stories: From Philippines to Global Opportunities 45:41 – 49:07 Brand Engagement in the Metaverse: Authentic Integration & Fan Connection 49:07 – 51:46 The Future of Money: Cryptocurrency, SAND Token & AI's Economic Impact 51:46 – 54:12 AI's Disruption: World Models, Gaming Engines & Data Economy Evolution 54:12 – 54:57 Advice for First-Time Builders & Closing Vision 54:57 – 55:53 Final Thoughts: Technology Convergence & Decentralized Future