“Creators’ Arena: Showcasing Talent & Competing for $50 in Rewards”

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@Captainweb01Aug 11, 2025

The Spaces convened creators and community members to launch and explain the Creator Arena campaign and promote the Sandbox Africa initiative. Hosted by Godin (organizer) with Captain as co-host, the session detailed a 7-day engagement leaderboard (Aug 5–11) with a $50 prize pool for five winners. Scoring includes 10 points per quality post about The Sandbox, 10 points for attending each Space, 20 points for inviting new members, and a +2 bonus for standout originality (e.g., animation or explainer videos). Participants must register via DM, tag the official Sandbox Game account, Sandbox DAO, and Godin; entries are recorded when Godin likes/comments and will be tracked on a public spreadsheet. Q&A covered late-entry competitiveness, posting frequency (unlimited), and applying for Sandbox DAO grants (forum.sandboxdao.com) with a YouTube guide; proposals should be feasible in ~25 days, and citing the host as referrer may speed review. Damia introduced Sandbox Africa, highlighting no-code tools (VoxEdit, Game Maker), training, competitions, and a Telegram community. Calls to action included following Sandbox Africa, joining the Telegram, posting/ tagging correctly, and sending screenshots to claim points and bonus rewards, with a follow-up Space on Thursday (9 PM WAT / 8 PM UTC).

Creator Arena Campaign Twitter Spaces Recap

Participants and Roles

  • Gordon (Host, campaign organizer): Led the session, explained the campaign mechanics, tracking, rewards, and timing. Coordinating with Sandbox DAO and launching Sandbox Africa community initiatives.
  • Captain Nelson (Co-host): Managed the room, pinned posts, handled Q&A handovers, reinforced rules and timing.
  • Daniel (aka “Damia”/“Dimia”, Speaker/Community lead): Introduced Sandbox Africa, encouraged African creators/gamers to join, outlined training and opportunities in the Sandbox ecosystem.
  • Victorize (Sandbox Africa lead; joined late): Urged attendees to follow Sandbox Africa and join Telegram; emphasized creator support and collaboration.
  • Josh: Asked about the Sandbox DAO grant application form and process; also about pinning contest details.
  • TopMinda: Asked for feasible project ideas to propose within a short grant window (~3 weeks).
  • Web3 Enigma (Wisdom): Asked how to submit content entries (tagging vs DM links).
  • Sandbox DAO official account: Present in the audience; repeatedly referenced for tagging and grant context.
  • Others acknowledged (listeners/shout-outs): Dola, Vanessa, Josie, Ann, Bright, Will, Peace, Masood, Ceylon, Prof LC, etc. (Primarily shout-outs; no substantive speaking parts captured.)

Creator Arena: Purpose and Scope

  • Concept: A 7-day, inclusive campaign to celebrate creativity, empower emerging talent, and reward innovation. Open to visual artists, illustrators, musicians, video editors, designers, writers, animators, and digital creators of any kind.
  • Prize pool: $50 total, awarded to 5 winners ($10 each).
  • Framing: “This arena is your stage to shine” — focused on both showcasing skills and creating a friendly competitive environment to stimulate output and collaboration.

Objectives (as stated by Gordon)

  1. Promote creative expression across any medium or art form.
  2. Support emerging talents by giving visibility and opportunity to otherwise overlooked creators.
  3. Foster healthy competition with real incentives to boost motivation.
  4. Build a creative community where ideas are shared and collaboration is encouraged (including ongoing activity in the Sandbox Africa community).

Timeline and Sessions

  • Duration: 7 days.
  • Start date: August 5.
  • End date: August 11.
  • Live spaces: Two sessions count for points — tonight’s space and an upcoming Thursday session at 9 PM Nigeria time (8 PM UTC).

Eligibility and Registration

  • Who can participate: Anyone creating Sandbox-related content during the campaign window.
  • Registration: DM Gordon your username and email before posting so entries can be tracked.

Participation Mechanics and Scoring

  • Content posts (10 points per post):
    • Must be about Sandbox (e.g., updates, explainer threads, creative showcases).
    • Mandatory tagging on every post:
      • Tag the official The Sandbox main account (blue check, ~1M followers).
      • Tag the Sandbox DAO official account.
      • Tag Gordon (host/organizer).
    • Quality bonus (+2 points per post): For high quality, originality, animation, well-produced video, etc.
    • Volume: No daily cap; “the more you work, the more your points grow.”
  • Spaces attendance (10 points per space):
    • Tonight’s space = 10 points; Thursday’s space = 10 points (total 20 possible).
    • Proof required: Take a screenshot of yourself in the space and DM Gordon to receive attendance points.
  • Invites/referrals (20 points per invited new member):
    • Emphasized as high-value because it grows the community.

Tracking and Transparency

  • Leaderboard: A public spreadsheet will be shared (Gordon to release link) showing:
    • Username, email, number of posts, number of invites, total points, spaces attended.
    • Permalinks to each recorded post entry.
  • Current standings: Top score reported at ~70 points; many participants joined recently with 0 points — newcomers can still catch up by posting and engaging consistently.
  • Validation workflow:
    • After you post and tag correctly, Gordon will like and comment to confirm recording of your entry.
    • If you don’t see a like/comment after some time, tag Gordon again (timeline saturation, possible offline periods).

Rewards and Additional Giveaways

  • Main campaign: $50 pool, 5 winners at $10 each.
  • Prior giveaways already executed by Gordon:
    • “Name contest”: 2 winners, $5 each ($10 total).
    • “Thread contest”: Initially 5 winners, later 6, $10 each ($60 total).
    • Claimed prior payouts total ~$70; the current Creator Arena adds another $50.
  • Extra incentive during this space:
    • Follow Sandbox Africa on Twitter and join the Telegram channel.
    • Follow Gordon.
    • Post a combined screenshot (following Sandbox Africa + joined Telegram + following Gordon) in the space’s comments before the session ends. Random participants will be selected for additional rewards (in $ or local currency).

Participation Benefits (beyond prizes)

  • Portfolio boost: Increased visibility and credibility within the Sandbox ecosystem.
  • Social media exposure: Regular posting during the campaign drives reach.
  • Confidence and consistency: Daily creation builds discipline and skill.
  • Collaboration and commissions: Active, high-quality creators can attract collaborations and paid opportunities in the Sandbox ecosystem.

Key Clarifications from Q&A

  • Late joiners’ chances: Gordon affirmed a “100% probability” to win is still realistic if you start now and work consistently (e.g., multiple posts per day + space attendance + invites). Current top score is surmountable.
  • Posting frequency: No limit. More quality posts = more points (plus potential +2 quality bonus each).
  • Submission method (Web3 Enigma/Wisdom’s question): Do not DM links for entry; instead, always tag The Sandbox main account, Sandbox DAO, and Gordon. Gordon’s like/comment is your confirmation that the entry has been recorded. Re-tag if no response after a reasonable time.
  • Feasible grant ideas in 3 weeks (TopMinda’s question):
    • Depends on your capabilities. If you’re into gaming but not a dev, consider partnering with a developer to build something (e.g., a gaming website). Note: such builds can be time-consuming; be realistic about scope.
    • General advice: Propose only what you can deliver within ~25–26 days.

Sandbox DAO Grants: Process and Guidance

  • Where to apply (per Gordon’s guidance): Search for forum.sandboxdao.com (as stated on the space) to register and apply. Gordon will pin a YouTube tutorial covering registration, proposal submission steps, and prerequisites.
  • Referrals and attention: Include Gordon as your referrer in the forum when asked “how did you hear about Sandbox” so he can tag relevant admins and help surface your proposal for timely review.
  • Scope discipline: Only propose what you can actually execute within the current grant window (closing in late August). Overpromising is discouraged.

Sandbox Africa Initiative (Community and Training)

  • Vision (Daniel/Damia): Build a cohesive African creator community within Sandbox to explore, create, and win together.
    • Training: On Sandbox tools like VoxEdit and Game Maker (no coding needed to get started as a “Gamer/Gamma”).
    • Competitions: Frequent Sandbox gaming competitions with SAND rewards (various prize amounts mentioned; specifics vary by event).
    • Community structure: “Departments” for content writers, designers, etc., to source internal talents for tasks and commissions.
  • Call to action:
    • Follow Sandbox Africa on Twitter; turn notifications on.
    • Join the Sandbox Africa Telegram channel for alphas, tasks, and updates.
    • Engage, collaborate, and support fellow creators (mutual uplift and signal boosting).

Compliance and Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Tagging: Must tag the correct official accounts (The Sandbox main, Sandbox DAO, and Gordon). Wrong tags = no points.
  • Registration: DM your username and email before you start posting so your entries can be tracked.
  • Proof of attendance: DM a screenshot of yourself in the space to earn the 10 points per space.
  • Visibility assurance: If Gordon hasn’t liked/commented on your entry, re-tag him to ensure it’s captured in the spreadsheet.

Action Items for Participants

  1. Register: DM Gordon your username and email.
  2. Create: Post Sandbox-related content daily during Aug 5–11.
  3. Tag each post: The Sandbox main account, Sandbox DAO, and Gordon.
  4. Aim for quality: Target +2 bonus per post with originality/animation/video.
  5. Attend spaces: Tonight and Thursday (9 PM Nigeria / 8 PM UTC); DM attendance screenshot.
  6. Invite: Bring new members (20 points each) to maximize your score.
  7. Follow/join: Sandbox Africa Twitter + Telegram; follow Gordon; post combined screenshot in comments for extra rewards.
  8. Monitor: Review the public spreadsheet when released to track your points.

Next Session and Closing

  • Next Creator Arena space: Thursday at 9 PM Nigeria time (8 PM UTC).
  • Spreadsheet publication: Gordon plans to release the public tracker link and maintain it with ongoing updates.
  • Community momentum: Attendance crossed ~60+ during this session; organizers encourage continued growth toward larger audiences.

Highlights

  • Clear, point-based system with transparency via a public leaderboard.
  • Emphasis on correct tagging and documented engagement (likes/comments as validation).
  • Realistic grant guidance: propose achievable scopes within the remaining window.
  • Launch and promotion of Sandbox Africa to organize, train, and mobilize creators across the continent.
  • Multiple concurrent incentives (main $50 pool + ad-hoc rewards) to catalyze activity now.