Today, I sit down with Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming platform. In this episode, we dive into the evolution of The Sandbox and why digital ownership is redefining the gaming industry.We discuss the challenges of building an open metaverse, the role of NFTs in empowering creators, and how blockchain is shaping the future of virtual economies. Sebastien also shares insights on interoperability, user-generated content, and the vision for a more decentralized and player-driven internet.If you're curious about the future of gaming, Web3, and the open metaverse, this one’s for you.

About Our Guest

Sebastien Borget is the co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming platform that empowers creators to build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences using blockchain technology. The Sandbox is a virtual world where users can create, trade, and engage in immersive experiences powered by NFTs and the metaverse.

Prior to The Sandbox, Sebastien co-founded Pixowl, a mobile game development studio known for titles like The Sandbox Evolution and Goosebumps HorrorTown. His experience in gaming, blockchain, and digital ownership has positioned him as a key advocate for the open metaverse, where users have control over their digital assets and creative experiences.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Sebastien’s Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/borgetsebastien/]
• Sebastien’s Twitter/X [https://x.com/borgetsebastien]
• The Sandbox’s Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesandbox-game/]
• The Sandbox’s Twitter/X [https://x.com/TheSandboxGame]
• The Sandbox [https://www.sandbox.game/en/]

Episode Highlights & Timestamps

[00:00] Sebastien’s entrepreneurial origin story
[02:48] Getting acquired by Animoca Brands
[03:37] Building a better experience for builders in Web3 & the metaverse
[05:58] Why major brands and IPs succeed in the gaming industry
[07:49] Convincing major IPs to lean into user-generated content & Web3
[11:30] Why competing IPs want to exist side by side in the metaverse
[12:50] Educating brands on NFT technology as a communication tool
[17:05] Transitioning to Web3
[19:58] What’s next for The Sandbox