Universal Health Token (UHT) and GOQii have partnered to bring a unique health and wellness experience to The Sandbox metaverse. This collaboration, supported by Bharatbox, an India-focused metaverse venture, introduces users to a digital world filled with interactive wellness experiences. The platform will offer virtual yoga parks, gyms, mental health centers, and food preparation zones, encouraging users to engage in healthy activities while exploring the metaverse.

The Sandbox Partners with Universal Health Token

What is The Sandbox?

The Sandbox gained popularity through its two successful mobile games, The Sandbox (2011) and The Sandbox Evolution (2016), amassing a total of 40 million downloads on iOS and Android. In 2018, developer/Publisher Pixowl made the strategic decision to transition this thriving User Generated Content (UGC) gaming IP and its extensive creator community from mobile to the blockchain ecosystem.

The objective was to innovate the gaming industry by empowering creators with genuine ownership of their creations as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and incentivizing their engagement in the ecosystem. The Sandbox is now described as a virtual metaverse where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using the platform's utility token SAND.

Rewarding Healthy Behaviours

The project, announced by The Sandbox, aligns with the growing trend of integrating health and personal development into the virtual world. Through gamification, users will complete quests and mini-games to earn cryptocurrency tokens and NFTs, providing a new way to reward healthy behavior.

Sebastien Borget, COO and co-founder of The Sandbox, emphasized the innovative nature of this venture, stating that web3 is creating new pathways for wellness, fitness, and technology to converge. He described the platform as a tool to "reimagine wellness into an engaging quest" and to connect real-world health with virtual experiences.

Universal Health Token (UHT)

About Universal Health Token

Universal Health Token, a blockchain-powered platform, aims to incentivize healthier lifestyles by rewarding users for engaging in wellness activities such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and participation in health programs. By integrating with GOQii, UHT expands its reach to GOQii’s extensive user base of over 5 million people globally, allowing users to earn tokens for completing challenges and achieving measurable health goals.

GOQii has been a leader in preventive healthcare since its founding in 2014. It offers a comprehensive range of health products, including fitness wearables, nutraceuticals, and personalized coaching services. Through its partnership with UHT, GOQii aims to combine health-focused incentives with the immersive possibilities of the metaverse, allowing users to benefit both virtually and in real life. Agastya Samat, Director of the Force of Good Foundation, commented:

"We're excited to partner with The Sandbox to revolutionize health and personal development through gamification. By completing quests and mini-games, users can earn NFTs and tokens, making wellness fun and rewarding. This collaboration merges the virtual and real worlds, empowering people to take charge of their well-being while unlocking new, immersive experiences. With web3, we're reshaping the future of health and technology."

GOQii: Rewarding Good Health

Wellness in the Metaverse

The metaverse experience, developed with Bharatbox, allows players to navigate through various wellness zones that reflect UHT’s core principles. Activities range from virtual parkour to wellness challenges, which are designed to motivate users to adopt healthier lifestyles. The collaboration also includes plans to host live events featuring fitness and wellness experts, further connecting the virtual and real-world wellness communities.

Karan Keswani, CEO of Bharatbox, described the initiative as "a visionary approach to wellness." He highlighted the innovative fusion of health, technology, and personal growth within the metaverse, marking a new era in how wellness is perceived and pursued. “This partnership between BharatBox, GOQii and Universal Health Token is set to redefine the parameters of digital health and fitness, paving the way for a more connected, health-conscious world."

A Growing Ecosystem

Backed by major web3 investors such as Animoca Brands, Polygon, and Galaxy Digital, Universal Health Token recently completed a pre-seed fundraising round, raising $1.2 million. GOQii, on the other hand, has raised over $45 million to date, with an active user base of 450,000 monthly users.

Together, these organizations are paving the way for a more connected and health-conscious world through the use of blockchain technology, gamification, and immersive digital experiences. This collaboration in The Sandbox marks a significant step in merging health and wellness with the possibilities of the metaverse, offering users a dynamic and engaging way to take control of their well-being. More information is available here.