"If you put the whole map of The Sandbox, it's as big as a megacity like New York, London or Paris in equivalent."This perspective hints at the immense scale and ambition behind building persistent, blockchain-based virtual worlds. In this episode of alpha un#, Sri Misra talks with Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox, delving into the creation of these expansive digital frontiers and the economies within them.Key Insights:True Digital Ownership via NFTsBlockchain Solving Creator MonetizationRise of Metaverse EconomiesDeFi Potential in Virtual WorldsInteroperability as a Core Web3 GoalChapters:00:02:10 What is a Blockchain-Based Metaverse?00:08:39 Introducing The Sandbox: Origins & Evolution00:15:30 Why Blockchain Gaming/NFTs Found Product-Market Fit00:23:56 The Growth of Blockchain Gaming in Asia00:28:04 Tackling UX Challenges in Web3 Gaming00:33:43 Understanding Virtual Land in The Sandbox00:40:25 Social Impact: Real Connections in Virtual Worlds?00:44:35 Security Challenges in the Metaverse & Crypto00:52:08 The Intersection of DeFi and the Metaverse00:58:03 Sebastien's Entrepreneurial Journey & Motivation#Metaverse #BlockchainGaming #NFTs #Web3 #Crypto #DeFi #DigitalOwnership #VirtualWorlds #PlayToEarn #CreatorEconomy #Decentralization #CryptoPodcast