In Brief
In the newly revealed Lion City, The Sandbox features a rich array of more than thirty global and regional brands, along with a variety of companies and intellectual properties. includes 512 virtual LANDs.
The launch event, titled Lion City Partner Day, was organized by The Sandbox and included insightful panel discussions, talks, and a showcase of products.
The Sandbox proudly presents Lion City, its latest virtual neighborhood that aims to immerse users in Singaporean culture.
Covering an area of 512 virtual LANDs, Lion City is not just a highlight; it will soon host over thirty different global and regional brands and businesses, reflecting Singapore’s vibrant ethos through sectors like fashion, entertainment, sports, and technology. The development of this neighborhood has been in the works for nine months, thanks to The Sandbox team based in Singapore.
To celebrate the opening of this digital hub, the company hosted the event dubbed ‘Singapore Partner Day,’ which was designed to encourage traditional businesses to step into the metaverse.
Singapore has been selected as the inaugural country from South Asia to join The Sandbox, thanks to its reputation as a lively business center that fosters cultural diversity. The nation is recognized as a leading innovation ecosystem that embraces metaverse and Web3 initiatives, all while supporting regulations for new technologies. Presently, it conducts tests on decentralized technologies, ensuring a conducive environment for growth.
With the support of The Sandbox and Singapore Partner Day, local companies in Singapore had the unique opportunity to collaborate around the concept of ‘Scaling Innovation.’ This event served as an active platform for industry players eager to connect with the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem. During Partner Day, participants were given the chance to brainstorm and engage with innovators, gaining valuable insights into the metaverse landscape.
The event featured esteemed speakers such as Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox, and George Wong, Head of Singapore. Discussions revolved around the tremendous possibilities that the metaverse presents, alongside panel events, product showcases, and opportunities for networking with ecosystem partners.
Sebastien Borget stated, ‘Our team at The Sandbox is laying the groundwork for expanding metaverse possibilities in Singapore through partnerships with over 30 brands and IPs. We have also certified eight local agencies and will keep onboarding new collaborators, making Singapore a nucleus for Web3 and metaverse innovation. Through innovative uses of NFTs, we aspire to empower talented individuals and inspire new job opportunities. During Singapore Partner Day, we introduced our partners, shared our long-term vision, and emphasized Lion City as a cultural epicenter.’
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In line with the Trust Project guidelines Valeria writes for Metaverse Post, focusing on fundraising, artificial intelligence, the metaverse, digital fashion, NFTs, and all things Web3.
