12 December 2025 | Weekly news roundup

[0:37] The Sandbox launched its Corners UGC content-memecoin platform into invite-only beta.

[3:00] It's an attempt to inject some dynamism into the SAND token aside from The Sandbox.

[4:28] Corners lets user collate and curate weblinks on specific content topics.

[6:33] Users can then buy each Corner's memecoin, spending it to upvote links.

[7:24] Users are rewarded for their activity with SAND.

[9:00] It's easy to criticise such projects but it's about trying new things around simple UGC.

[13:00] The wider question is what does The Sandbox brand brings to this cultural launchpad?

[21:25] Moca Network launched its ID and reputation system MocaProof.

[22:10] It uses zero-knowledge proofs to preserve users privacy while proving your credentials.

[23:44] This is gamified with a Mocat pet that you level up by verifying your actions.

[27:25] Blockchain Game Alliance released its report for 2025.

[30:00] Representation in MENA region (mainly the Gulf) had grown from 1% in 2021 to 20% in 2025.

[32:00] 66% of people were extremely or somewhat optimistic for 2026.

[35:17] 46% thought AI would be game-changing for blockchain gaming.

[38:08] Spider Tanks launched on PC and mobile with Immutable.

[41:14] EVE Frontier Cycle 4 is live with new manual ship controls.

[43:48] Soccerverse signed a license with Fifpro to get access to 65,000 football players.