The Sandbox Partners With Laguna Network to Bring SAND Cashback to LAND Owners in Southeast Asia

The Sandbox Partners With Laguna Network

The Sandbox and Laguna Network have announced a new collaboration. Through this agreement, landowners in Southeast Asia will receive payback in SAND for their in-person purchases. For the metaverse platform, it represents a significant step. With benefits that don't alter consumers' interactions with the platform, owning LAND for the first time ties in with everyday life.

Owners of LAND can now connect their wallet to the platform of Laguna Network. Every eligible purchase made after connecting is eligible for cashback in Sand. The Sandbox uses SAND as its utility token.

The action connects digital ownership with tangible value, according to Belinda Lim, Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia. While shopping, traveling, or going about their everyday lives, LAND owners can earn incentives.

With Liminal's support, Laguna Network is committed to developing web3 user-friendly. Users can currently receive cryptocurrency incentives from online purchases, including BTC, ETH, and USD₮. In Southeast Asia, adding SAND creates a new use case for LAND.

According to Yix, the founder of Laguna Network, the collaboration is a significant milestone. Linking digital ownership to practical use is the aim. For thousands of LAND owners, this is made possible via The Sandbox.

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It's an easy process. LAND owners sign up on the website of Laguna Network. They link the wallet containing their LAND after registering. After completing this step, cashback in SAND can be earned on any purchases made through Laguna's partner retailers.

The more you shop, the more SAND you receive. It is a way to turn LAND into something practical, without needing to trade or sell it. This deal also supports The Sandbox’s strategy to make web3 tools useful beyond gaming. It makes LAND ownership easier to explain to new users, because it links to something as familiar as shopping.

The partnership comes as The Sandbox expands further in Southeast Asia. This region has strong interest in crypto gaming and the metaverse. Cashback rewards bring an extra incentive for players and holders to stay engaged.

Instead of depending only on speculation or market trends, this cashback model brings consistent value. It connects the virtual world with the physical economy in a clear way. That connection has been a major focus for The Sandbox through new partnerships and product updates.

Sandbox Game Client 0.12

Alongside the partnership news, The Sandbox launched Game Client 0.12. This update introduces multiplayer features such as Quick Play and Multiplayer Lobbies. Players can now join sessions faster, chat in lobbies, and connect with friends in real time.

Quick Play allows players to enter any ready game instantly. A Friends Tab helps users join sessions with people they already know. Queue Cards show live information about games, player numbers, and available slots.

Chat functions now change depending on mode. Multiplayer games use Local Chat for team play, while single-player or social spaces switch users to Metaverse Chat, which connects across the full platform.

Game Client 0.12 also includes improved onboarding for new players and automatic saving for supported experiences. This means scores, items, and progress carry over between sessions.

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Creators have more tools to build richer worlds. New NPC behaviors allow characters to heal players, follow them, or escape from enemies. Visual upgrades include better water effects and smoother movements such as Dash and Glide.

NFT previews are now built into the client. Players can see assets in 3D, test them on their avatar, and explore rewards through a Battle Pass system. A new global map helps players discover experiences without leaving the client.

With Laguna Network rewards, LAND becomes more than a creative space or digital investment. It is now tied to earning passive benefits from everyday shopping. This shift gives LAND clear, real-life value and can bring more people into the ecosystem.

The Sandbox is positioning the metaverse as part of daily living, not just entertainment. Cashback rewards make the concept easy to understand for newcomers. Southeast Asia is the perfect region for this step, with strong digital adoption and growing interest in web3.

The Sandbox already works with over 400 partners, including Warner Music, Gucci, Ubisoft, and Snoop Dogg. These collaborations have connected gaming, entertainment, and blockchain. The Laguna Network deal extends that reach to daily spending habits.

Users who want to earn SAND can register their wallet on the Laguna Network website and start shopping with eligible merchants. Players who want to try the latest updates can download Game Client 0.12 on The Sandbox site today.