# 🧭 Project Name
**Sandbox LATAM: Foundations for a Global Ambassador Program**

## 🧠 Team
**Sebastian Nuñez Romero (@Sebix)** & **Iván Álvarez Berestein (@Harrizko)**

## 💰 Funding Request
**$10,000 USD**

## ⏳ Timeline
**3 months** (pilot phase)

## 📂 Category
**Education, Onboarding & Community Infrastructure**

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## 🌎 Project Overview

**“Sandbox LATAM: Foundations for a Global Ambassador Program”** is an ambitious initiative to launch The Sandbox DAO’s first-ever educational and onboarding hub in Latin America — and to lay the groundwork for a scalable, global Ambassador Program.

In most successful DAOs — from MakerDAO to Optimism, Arbitrum, etc — this infrastructure eventually evolves into Ambassador or Advocate programs: scalable contributor pathways that ensure localized communities have the tools, context, and support they need to participate meaningfully in governance and creation.

For The Sandbox DAO, the timing couldn’t be better. The DAO is still in its early formation stage — governance participation is growing, but contributor infrastructure is still nascent. This moment presents a great opportunity: to design an Ambassador framework from the ground up, based on values of inclusion, regional representation, and educational clarity.

That’s what this project want to set in motion.

Starting in Latin America — a region with strong Web3 traction and creative ecosystems, where governance processes often feel distant or unfamiliar due to language and accessibility barriers. Our goal is to validate this model locally, with global scalability in mind.

Over the next three months, we’ll build the assets, workflows, and content systems needed to support a wide range of local participants — from curious newcomers and potential users to committed contributors — in finding their place within The Sandbox ecosystem and evolving into long-term community stewards.

Our vision is global. While the content and community programming will be context-specific — designed to address the cultural, linguistic, and social particularities of the Latin American audience — the systemic framework of the project (including communication infrastructures, documentation standards, and governance onboarding mechanisms) will be developed with scalability and replicability in mind.
This bifocal approach ensures that the LATAM deployment functions both as a locally relevant initiative and as a prototype for future regional rollouts, contributing to a cohesive and values-aligned global Ambassador Program for The Sandbox DAO.

### Why Start in LATAM?

Latin America is one of the most vibrant and promising regions for Web3 growth:
- Deep engagement with digital platforms and online communities
- Young, creative, and digital-native population
- Rapid adoption of decentralized tools and digital economies
- Lack of Spanish-language materials or onboarding support

By starting this project, we’re tackling one of the biggest global bottlenecks: **language-accessible entry points for non-English-speaking contributors**. The assets, workflows, and pedagogy we develop in this pilot will serve as **a replicable framework** for future Ambassador Program expansion into other regions.

This project aims to answer a central question: **How can The Sandbox DAO scale its contributor base beyond English-speaking communities while maintaining quality and alignment?** We believe the answer starts with education, localized infrastructure, and a framework for long-term ambassador engagement.

Although around 12% of Latin America's population holds crypto, only a small portion — likely under 5% — are both crypto users and proficient in English. This suggests a large untapped contributor base that could be activated through accessible, regionally adapted educational and onboarding efforts.

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## 🧱 What We’re Building

This SIP proposes a 3-month pilot to:

- 🌐 Launch a fully localized Spanish-language portal (Notion or WordPress) with translated docs, articles, videos, and onboarding guides
- 🧾 Professionally translate the full official Sandbox documentation, with the goal of publishing it as **official material on the Sandbox Docs portal**
- 🎓 Publish **evergreen educational content** (6 articles + 6 videos) crafted to be adaptable for other languages and future regions
- 📣 Activate community channels through a dedicated LATAM X (Twitter) account and recurring Spaces with creators and contributors

This is **Stage 1** of a multi-phase strategy:

| Stage | Goal |
|-------|------|
| **1. Pilot (This SIP)** | Build the LATAM hub, translate core docs, create reusable educational assets, establish trust |
| **2. SIP 2** | Launch the LATAM Ambassador Program leveraging the foundations laid here |
| **3. Global Expansion** | Use LATAM as the blueprint to scale Sandbox Ambassadors in other regions with local adaptations |

This pilot is not just a regional initiative — it's the first step toward a scalable, global Ambassador Program. Our strategy follows a three-part approach:

- **Localized Creation**
- We’ll produce high-quality educational content designed by and for the LATAM community, addressing regional needs and cultural context while reflecting the DAO’s values.
- **Exportable Structure**
- Every asset — from articles and tutorials to community playbooks — will follow a modular and replicable format. This framework can be adapted by future contributors in other regions, enabling global expansion without reinventing the wheel.
- **DAO-Native Alignment**
- All content and operations will remain aligned with The Sandbox DAO’s ethos: creativity, openness, and community-driven innovation. This ensures local efforts reinforce — not fragment — the broader mission.

To support this long-term vision, we are already drafting an adaptable framework for future Ambassador onboarding, based on our experience at MakerDAO and Arbitrum. While this SIP does not include the rollout of that program, many of the tools and workflows proposed here — including documentation pipelines and educational content formats — are being designed with reusability in mind.

This means the LATAM pilot won’t just produce assets — it will help shape the standards and processes for how future Sandbox Ambassadors are onboarded, supported, and empowered. Our next SIP will focus on operationalizing this framework into a live Ambassador Program, using the resources built here as its backbone.

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## 👥 Team Overview

Led by **@Sebix** and **@Harrizko** — two senior contributors with proven track records across education, governance, and community activation in the Ethereum and DAO ecosystem.

- **Sebix**: Web3 enthusiast with a background in the video game and book industries. [Member of MakerDAO's GovAlpha Core Unit](https://forum.sky.money/u/sebix/summary) from 2021-2023. Former Head of MakerDAO's Ambassador Program and lead of all LATAM initiatives for over 2 years.
- Project lead for Arbitrum LATAM since January 2024.
- **Harrizko**: Holds a Bachelor's Degree in History and a Master's Degree in Education. Specialized in Latin American studies and pedagogy. Contributor to MakerDAO's GovComms Core Unit and educational strategist for the Ambassador Program.
- Research and content lead writer for Arbitrum LATAM since January 2024.

### 🧠 Our Experience

**1. Arbitrum LATAM — Founding & Leadership (2024)**
- Built and led [Arbitrum LATAM](www.arbitrumlatam.com), the largest educational ecosystem within the Arbitrum protocol
- Delivered 56 articles (34 informational + 22 educational), 13 videos, 20 podcasts, and 12 university classes (+300 atendees) in Argentina and Chile.
- Collaborated with the Arbitrum Foundation and Aleph Argentina, co-hosted Arbitrum Day, and led academic partnerships with universities and academic institutions in the region.

**2. MakerDAO — Governance & Ambassadors Leadership (2021–2023)**
- Core contributors to MakerDAO’s **Ambassador Program**, with Sebix serving as **Program Head** and Ivan as **Content Lead**.
- Oversaw the **full Spanish translation of MakerDAO’s governance documentation**, a complex, high-stakes task entrusted only to experienced contributors.
- Actively participated in governance (via GovAlpha & GovComms Core Units), regional onboarding, and DAO and web3 literacy campaigns.

### 🎓 Our Skills & Value Add

- Specialists in **didactic transposition** — transforming complex technical material into digestible educational content.
- Deep experience building **educational funnels** for Web3 newcomers.
- Experienced in community building, protocol storytelling, and adapting DAO culture to regional nuances.
- Strong networks across Latin America’s academic and Web3 sectors.

This is what we aim to bring to SandboxDAO: a scalable, pedagogically sound foundation for long-term regional adoption and community-led growth.

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## 🎓 Why This Matters

Protocols don’t scale without trust, and trust starts with **clarity, access, understanding, and representation**. This SIP is about giving The Sandbox DAO a real presence in a region previously underserved — and using it as the **launchpad for global onboarding infrastructure**.

The obstacles to meaningful participation are real and structural:

🧩 Language gap — Most governance documents, onboarding materials, and technical resources are only available in English, excluding large segments of non-English-speaking populations. Even among those with higher education, most users do not possess a strong enough command of English to confidently participate in governance or creative, collaborative environments like a DAO.

📚 Educational barriers — Core Web3 concepts like governance, smart contracts, and tokenomics are difficult to grasp without clear, culturally relevant educational content. Without proper guidance, even technically capable users may struggle to understand how to contribute meaningfully.

🛠️ No localized onboarding — There are few (if any) entry points tailored to regional needs — from UX language settings to creator incentives or community guidelines.

🌎 One-size-fits-all frameworks — Most engagement strategies aren’t built to account for regional nuance, which leads to poor retention and superficial growth.

With this project, we begin solving all of the above — not just for LATAM, but for any region that comes next.

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## 🧠 Our Experience

### Arbitrum LATAM (2024)
- Launched a [full educational ecosystem](www.arbitrumlatam.com): 50+ articles, 13 videos, 20 podcasts, 9 university classes — Arbitrum Foundation and its Ambassadors are currently using this ecosystem to educate its community
- Built academic partnerships with 10+ universities
- Co-hosted Arbitrum Day with Aleph Argentina

### MakerDAO (2021–2023)
- Led the official Ambassador Program in LATAM
- Fully localized MakerDAO’s governance documentation into Spanish — including the [MakerDAO Operational Manual (Spanish)](https://manual.makerdao.com/mom-spanish), which serves as a reference for the quality we intend to deliver here
- Core contributors to the GovAlpha and GovComms Core Units, with responsibilities including MIP editing, managing governance processes, and producing official DAO communications for stakeholders.

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## 🛠 Deliverables

### 1. **Website Launch**
- A centralized Spanish-language resource for LATAM users.
- Built in Notion (or WordPress if preferred by the DAO).
- Includes translated documentation, video embeds, articles, governance explainers, and onboarding guides.
- Optimized for SEO and accessibility.

### 2. **Translation of Sandbox Docs**
- Full **Spanish translation of [The Sandbox Docs](https://docs.sandbox.game/en)**, carefully localized to suit LATAM audiences.
- Handled by a highly experienced team previously **entrusted with translating MakerDAO’s complete governance documentation**, probably one of the most complex and nuanced corpuses in the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Unlike AI-generated or automated translations, our process ensures:
- **Accuracy of technical terms** and conceptual clarity for non-native English speakers.
- **Contextual adaptation** of content based on regional language variations and cultural nuance.
- A **didactic lens** that rephrases complex Web3 terminology into actionable learning material.
- All content is reviewed and proofread manually by Web3-fluent educators with backgrounds in pedagogy and governance communication.
- Translated documents will be delivered either as a **Notion-based documentation hub** or **submitted as GitHub PRs**, depending on the DAO’s preference.
- Final documentation will be **integrated into the LATAM portal** for full accessibility and linked in articles, tutorials, and videos to serve as an evergreen resource.

### 3. **Educational Articles (6 Total)**
*Two per month, ~800–1,000 words each.*

All articles will be crafted using the method of **didactic transposition** — a pedagogical approach that transforms complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging, and actionable content. Our writing style leans on **relatable analogies**, **regional references**, and **step-by-step breakdowns**, making it easy for non-technical and non-English-speaking users to grasp core ideas and start participating in The Sandbox ecosystem.

These articles will be **hosted on the LATAM portal**, **shared through our official X (Twitter) account**, and distributed across regional Web3 and university communities. The goal is not only to inform, but also to drive traffic to the educational hub, spark discussion, and create a consistent flow of onboarding content tailored for LATAM audiences.

| Month | Title | Description |
|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | **"What Is The Sandbox DAO and How Does It Work?"** | An introductory explainer for Spanish-speaking newcomers covering the mission, structure, and voting process of The Sandbox DAO. |
| 1 | **"Exploring the Metaverse: How The Sandbox Is Redefining Web3"** | An educational article on the rise of the metaverse and how The Sandbox plays a leading role in this emerging space. |
| 2 | **"How to Create and Monetize in The Sandbox: A Guide for LATAM Creators"** | A practical step-by-step guide to building content, minting assets, and exploring monetization opportunities within The Sandbox. |
| 2 | **"A DAO in Action: Use Cases and Successful Proposals in The Sandbox DAO"** | A review of past governance proposals and case studies to encourage participation and illustrate real-world DAO functionality. |
| 3 | **"How to Participate in Governance: A Step-by-Step Voting & Proposal Guide"** | A technical tutorial on how to vote and propose inside The Sandbox DAO, made accessible for LATAM contributors. |
| 3 | **"Building Community in LATAM: Why The Sandbox Is Key to the Region’s Digital Future"** | A call-to-action piece on metaverse culture, identity, and digital sovereignty through The Sandbox in Latin America. |

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_The content topics listed above are tentative and subject to change based on feedback from The Sandbox DAO community, governance input, and emerging ecosystem priorities._

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### 4. **Educational Videos (6 Total)**
*Short (2–4 min) Spanish-language videos aligned with the articles.*

**Suggested Titles (translated into English):**
1. **“What Is The Sandbox DAO? Everything You Need to Know”**
2. **“How to Make Money Creating in The Sandbox”**
3. **“How to Vote in The Sandbox DAO from LATAM”**
4. **“What Is LAND and How Is It Used in the Metaverse?”**
5. **“How to Use The Sandbox Creation Platform”**
6. **“Exploring Projects Within The Sandbox Ecosystem”**

All videos will be embedded in the LATAM website and designed for SEO, clarity, and community engagement.

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_The content topics listed above are tentative and subject to change based on feedback from The Sandbox DAO community, governance input, and emerging ecosystem priorities._

### 5. **Community Activation**
- Launch a dedicated X account for LATAM Sandbox education and updates.
- Share articles, videos, DAO proposal recaps, and news in Spanish.
- Use polls, threads, and visuals to increase awareness and engagement.

### 6. **X Spaces**
- Host monthly Spaces with LATAM creators or active members of The Sandbox ecosystem.
- Topics include creative showcases, use cases, metaverse storytelling, governance, and game mechanics.
- Spaces will be recorded and embedded into the website for evergreen access.

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## 🗓 Timeline

| Month | Deliverables |
|-------|--------------|
| Month 1 | Website launch, 2 articles, 2 videos, Docs translation (30%), X account live |
| Month 2 | 2 more articles, 2 more videos, 1 Space, Docs (60%) |
| Month 3 | Final 2 articles + videos, 1–2 Spaces, Docs complete, final report |

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## 💸 Budget Breakdown

| Category | Cost (USD) |
|--------------------------------|------------|
| **Project Planning** _{(Outreach & Research)} <details>Includes proposals writting, monthly reports creation, first local communities & academic outreach, and overall planning efforts</details> | $500 |
| **Hub Setup & Maintenance** <details>Includes hub setup, imagery design, and monthly updates</details> | $1,000 |
| **Sandbox Docs Translation** <details>Full professional translation of the Sandbox DAO official documentation</details> | $2,500 |
| **Articles (6)** <details>Includes drafting, writting, QA and imagery design</details> | $1,500 |
| **Educational Videos (6)** <details>Includes script writting, video edition, and imagery design</details> | $2,000 |
| **Community & Social Media Managemen** <details>X and Telegram creation and management</details> | $1,000 |
| **Twitter Spaces (2–3 sessions)** <details>Planning and hosting</details> | $500 |
| **Total** | **$10,000** |

We’ve kept the budget lean to demonstrate feasibility. The pilot is intentionally scoped to be lightweight but impactful.

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## PoW & Reporting

We'll provide comprehensive and transparent reporting to the Sandbox DAO community through forum posts.

Our reporting strategy will remain of two main components:
- First, approaching hard data and metrics, we will produce detailed monthly reports encompassing a wide range of project activities, including outreach progress, content creation, podcast episodes, social media growth. These reports will be available on the official Sandbox DAO forum, showcasing quantitative data, key performance metrics, engagement statistics, and progress updates.
- Second, by the end of the third month we will offer a more granular report about more qualitative aspects of the project, offering condensed summaries of our progress, milestones, highlights and difficulties for open discussion, feedback, and community interaction.

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## 🎯 Success Indicators

- Full translation of Sandbox docs into professional-grade Spanish
- 6 high-quality educational articles and 6 engaging video explainers
- Fully launched LATAM hub, active Twitter/X channel, and community touchpoints
- Clear foundation for LATAM Ambassador Program (next SIP)

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## ✍️ Final Thoughts

This is a uniquely strategic moment for The Sandbox DAO.

The protocol has laid its foundational pillars — from governance tooling to early community frameworks — but much of the contributor infrastructure is still emerging. This transition period offers a rare opportunity: to shape how the next generation of builders, educators, and users enter the ecosystem.

By launching this LATAM-focused pilot now, we can ensure that the first wave of regionally localized education, documentation, and onboarding doesn’t just serve one community — but meets a global end. We'd not simply filling a gap. We aim to establish the roots of a scalable, multilingual, values-aligned contributor pipeline — one that can grow across cultures and languages.

This SIP is the first building block for a full-fledged Ambassador Program, and we're excited to put ourselves forward to lead this effort