Smobler

05/11/2024

Our story at Smobler began during the pandemic. Two major fault lines were exposed:

One – Creatives were deemed non-essential.

Two – Businesses had to digitize or risk being obsolete.

Out of this extraordinary black swan occurrence, Smobler emerged as a leading metaverse architect committed to redefining creative, community and commercial spaces in the digital realm.

Anchored by our IDEALS—Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Leadership, Love, and Sustainability—we partnered with Singapore’s indie rock icon, Inch Chua, and her non-profit, Music For Good, to bring new opportunities to the metaverse.

Says Inch, “Music For Good pursues opportunities that focus on audience and capability development in the arts and culture space. A big part of that is being unafraid to explore new models and creating new experiences to fill gaps in the industry. Smobler has been a perfect partner with our aligned goals and values.”

Smobler’s collaboration with Inch is part of our Metaverse for Good initiative that focuses on creating meaningful digital experiences that drive positive social change.

This initiative has attracted like-minded partners like The Sandbox, one of the world’s largest open metaverses and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands.

“The open metaverse embraces cultural experiences such as music festivals, concerts, art expos and more. The Sandbox is a great platform where music artists can deliver to a global audience immersive shows and games that includes digital assets, rewards for their fans and engaging opportunities for social engagement. We are proud to support the Music For Good initiative together with Smobler and hope this will allow us to reach our global audience through the metaverse.” Remarks Sebastien Borget, COO & Co-Founder, The Sandbox.

Loretta Chen, CEO & Founder of Smobler wraps this tripartite partnership succinctly,

“My friendship with Inch started with music as both of us were media personalities and DJs in LUSH 99.5, Singapore’s indie music station. It is heartening to see how we have progressed from broadcast radio to blockchain gaming. This is a resonant reminder that the music and media industry keeps evolving and we need to continually find new ways to connect, remain relevant and stay ahead of the curve. Inch’s non-profit and our collaboration in The Sandbox’s open metaverse is a celebration of transmedia partnerships, phygital collaborations and the importance of forging new pathways to inspire future creators to keep pushing margins as a frontier.”

We can’t wait for you to see what we’re building together so please stay tuned! 🌌🎶

22/10/2024

🔊 We are beyond proud to share that our CEO & Founder, Dr. Loretta Chen, has been named one of Unstoppable WOW3’s Most Inspirational Women in Web3 & AI! 🎉

🌟 This recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to innovation, her trailblazing vision, and her tireless efforts to empower communities through technology. Dr. Chen's leadership not only inspires us at Smobler but also paves the way for a more inclusive and forward-thinking future in Web3 and AI.

Huge thanks to Unstoppable Women of Web3 for celebrating the amazing women shaping this space and congratulations to all the other incredible women making huge contributions to and . 💝

View all the recipients: https://unstoppablewow3.com/inspirational-women/2024/t100w.html

22/10/2024

At Smobler, we believe in the power of collaboration to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the web3 space.

Our partnerships with OGs like Lenna Onto, Founder & CEO of Clay Nation, and Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Cardano, are prime examples of this vision.

Together, we have pioneered the first interoperable gamefi between Cardano and Polygon by bringing Clay Nation into The Sandbox.

The cross-chain PFP-avatar collection interoperability allows Clay Nation Cardano NFT holders to integrate their avatars into The Sandbox.

The collaboration also brings Sonic Sands, an immersive world inspired by music with mini-games, vibrant social spaces and collectibles for players to explore.

Champ Medici, a prominent figure in web3, is integral in enhancing the cultural value of Clay Nation, offering NFT holders access to unreleased music and full commercial rights of the music.

A close friend of Smobler, Champ Medici was one of the distinguished speakers at our NOVA event in Singapore.

Together with Lenna, Charles and Champ, we continually push the boundaries of decentralized experiences to provide yet more inclusivity and value for all in our ecosystem.

🎵 Fun fact: Clay Nation launched the full-length music video for "Bron and Bronny," a collaboration between Snoop Dogg and Champ with Cardano’s creator making a special cameo.

🎮 Saving ClayBox: The Sonic Sands Adventure is now live in Alpha Season 4 of The Sandbox Game: https://tsbga.me/SavingClayBox

19/10/2024

💡 Key Insights from Evan Auyang at Smobler’s NOVA 2024: Singapore Edition

⭐ Panel: “Show Me the Money: If Everyone’s a Creator, Then Where’s the Value?”

Group President of Animoca Brands and a global leader in blockchain and gaming, Evan underscored the importance of ownership in the creator economy.

As a driving force behind Animoca Brands’ vision of an open metaverse, Evan is committed to supporting platforms that give power back to creators and gamers. 💪

According to Evan, creators and gamers need to own what they create, which is why Animoca Brands is keen to support companies like The Sandbox. Together, they are enabling digitisation through ownership of creativity and to help generate positive experiences for the community. 🚀

To stay updated on the latest insights from industry experts and key takeaways from NOVA 2024, follow us or visit our website 👉 https://nova2024sg.wixsite.com/home

17/10/2024

💬 Key Insights from Sandy Carter at Smobler’s NOVA 2024: Singapore Edition

Panel: “The AI Dilemma: Interrogating Impulse, Innovation & Integrity”

Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains and an alumna of AWS and IBM, shared insightful enterprise use cases of decentralized technologies.

To her, AI and blockchain are the ultimate Power Couple—creating revolutionary possibilities across industries. 💫

From data markets to autonomous agents, platforms like Ocean Protocol, SingularityNET, and Fetch.ai are already harnessing the potential and paving the way for a new era of innovation. 🚀

To stay updated on the latest insights from industry experts and key takeaways from NOVA 2024, follow us or visit our website 👉 https://nova2024sg.wixsite.com/home

11/10/2024

Key Insights from Dr. Luke Soon at Smobler’s NOVA 2024: Singapore Edition

Panel: “The AI Dilemma: Interrogating Impulse, Innovation & Integrity”

With over 25 years of experience in human experience-led transformations across global telcos, fintech, insurtech, and automotive industries, Dr. Soon shared his expertise and left us with three key takeaways:
1️⃣ Brace for Impact: Humanity faces short-term turbulence but long-term abundance as we navigate the coming years towards AGI.
2️⃣ The Fork in the Road: The choices we make in the next few years will determine the fate of humanity—whether we live in a Star Trek or Mad Max future. This decision must be made collectively, not by a select few.
3️⃣ Humans Behind the Algorithms: AI doesn’t need to be conscious to have goals. It may achieve these objectives unethically or irresponsibly without human oversight. It’s up to us to ensure ethical, responsible use!

To stay updated on the latest insights from industry experts and key takeaways from NOVA 2024, follow us or visit our website: https://nova2024sg.wixsite.com/home

10/10/2024

Relive the magic and memories of NOVA 2024: Singapore Edition

🔗 https://nova2024sg.wixsite.com/home

Want to be part of the fun, excitement and build the future of innovation and web3 together?

Join us for NOVA 2025: Austin SXSW Edition today for exclusive partner benefits: https://forms.gle/3ea73LkZBMbMqfjr5

NOVA: Makers. Meets. Metaverse.

It is an in-real-life (IRL) festival hosted in sync with iconic crypto and web3 events to allow global communities to meet, create, celebrate and collaborate. 

03/10/2024

🚀 Smobler's NOVA 2024: Singapore Edition Recap – Let's Relive the Magic! 🌟

From groundbreaking discussions on Web3 and AI to awe-inspiring performances and immersive experiences, NOVA was truly unforgettable!

▶️ Catch the best moments in our official recap video!
📸 And don’t forget to check out our photo album here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EkeJqyHAAVB131qJ03ilON60nyoEoPIP?usp=sharing

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We can't wait to see you at NOVA 2025: Austin Edition! 🚀

Follow Smobler and tag/mention us to share your best NOVA moments!

02/10/2024

TOKEN2049 wrapped over 2 weeks ago and we’re still buzzing!

Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains, spoke in the opening panel at NOVA 2024: Singapore Edition , “The AI Dilemma: Interrogating Impulse, Innovation & Integrity.”

Together with our other esteemed panelists, Sandy discussed everything from cutting-edge AI innovations to the future of decentralized tech.

She summed up her 10 game-changing takeaways in her Forbes column: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/09/30/10-mind-blowing-things-i-learned-at-token-2049-week-about-web3-and-ai/

This is must-read for anyone shaping the digital frontier !

Blockchain, web3 and AI took Center Stage in Singapore last week. Defi, Solana, DePin, RWA and more were the hot topics of the day.

27/09/2024

📣 STOP PRESS : Kingdom of Bhutan has "nearly a third of its GDP" in Bitcoin! https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1838279718694510769

As Bhutan makes headlines as the 4th largest government holder of Bitcoin, Smobler celebrates the creation of Bhutanverse together with the visionary Kingdom!

🤝 Created in partnership with Druk Holding & Investments Limited (DHI), the commercial arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, Bhutanverse is a virtual world inside The Sandbox Game, embodying Bhutan’s future-first approach to innovation, sustainability, and cultural preservation.

Bhutan leads the charge by harnessing its abundant hydropower to fuel sustainable Bitcoin mining, proving that economic growth and environmental stewardship can go hand-in-hand.

Smobler is honored to work with the Kingdom to pioneer Bhutanverse—an immersive space that offers decentralized finance, digital artistry, and interactive quests inspired by Bhutanese history and folklore.

As the world watches Bhutan’s catapult into the future, Smobler is incredibly proud to be part of this transformative initiative.

🔗Read the full article here: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/646085157/druk-holding-investments-unveils-bhutanverse-a-metaverse-based-gateway-to-bhutan-for-global-web3-innovators-artists

Let’s continue building a world where culture, innovation, and sustainability coexist harmoniously!

The future is now! 🚀

25/09/2024

Peace Sanctuary: The Eternal Quest for Peace 🕊 is now live in the metaverse!

A groundbreaking project developed in partnership with Smobler, Animoca Brands, and The Sandbox, Peace Sanctuary aims to promote peace, unity, and cultural understanding through interactive storytelling and gamification.

Inspired by the real-world peace sanctuary in Lumbini, Nepal, this digital space invites players to reflect, meditate, and embark on a transformative journey toward global harmony.

Discover the full story here: https://medium.com/.io/animoca-brands-the-sandbox-smobler-launch-virtual-universal-peace-sanctuary-3339b7b6fedb

Ready to begin your quest for inner peace?
🕹Try the game now: https://animocabrands.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f06dd050eea32033a9b91a52d&id=9cfcaa4163&e=ab68dcf3d2

24/09/2024

🌍 Smobler, Animoca Brands & The Sandbox Launch Universal Peace Sanctuary in the Metaverse! 🌍

We’re excited to share the debut of the Universal Peace Sanctuary, a virtual experience designed to promote global peace and harmony!

Developed in collaboration with Animoca Brands and The Sandbox, this innovative experience offers players a chance to explore interactive spaces that embody the teachings of His Eminence Shyalpa Rinpoche. 🌿✨

🕊️ What to expect:
✅ Immersive Gameplay: Engage with rich storytelling and discover the history and impact of major global conflicts, while appreciating the values of peace and tolerance.
✅ A Sanctuary for All: Open to players from all walks of life, this virtual sanctuary invites you to reflect, meditate, and embrace inner peace as the foundation for global harmony.
✅ A Vision for Peace: Inspired by the real-world Universal Peace Sanctuary under construction in Lumbini, Nepal, this metaverse experience brings Rinpoche’s mission of “making peace more fashionable than war” to life.

🔗 Read Full Article: https://www.animocabrands.com/animoca-brands-the-sandbox-smobler-launch-virtual-universal-peace-sanctuary
🎮 Play Game: https://www.sandbox.game/en/experiences/Peace%20Sanctuary:%20The%20Eternal%20Quest%20for%20Peace/2f8cc492-7198-48df-9672-126090465f0f/page/
🎥 Watch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXzF__yjInA

Join us in creating a more peaceful world through the power of gamification.

Together, we can build a future of unity and understanding in the metaverse and beyond. 💫

24/09/2024

🚀 NOVA 2024: Singapore Edition Iconic Moments 🚀

Smobler officially unveiled our latest IP, Ichorium, the first-ever cross-chain, cross-platform game connecting The Sandbox and Roblox! 🎮

Our guests received an exclusive sneak peek & hands-on experience at the Ichorium Gaming Station, powered by ASUS and Republic of Gamers.

Smobler also featured an All-Star League featuring Champ Medici (Founder, Champ Medici Group) and Sébastien Borget (Co-Founder & COO, The Sandbox). Any guesses who claimed victory? 😉

Follow on X and stay tuned for the official launch of Ichorium later this year!

Smobler is ushering a new era of multi-platform gaming that connects communities across worlds! 🌍

21/09/2024

✨ NEW PROJECT LAUNCH! ✨ Peace Sanctuary: The Eternal Quest for Peace 🕊

In celebration of International Peace Day, Smobler and The Sandbox unite to unveil Peace Sanctuary: The Eternal Quest for Peace—a visionary metaverse experience inspired by His Eminence Shyalpa Rinpoche.

This virtual sanctuary is the digital twin of the soon-to-be-completed Universal Peace Sanctuary in Lumbini, Nepal which is the birthplace of Buddha.

The Sanctuary serves as a beacon for global harmony, where diverse communities can embark on an immersive journey to achieve His Eminence’s vision to “make peace more fashionable than war."

Here, you will:
✨ Explore stunning architecture and serene landscapes
✨ Uncover the impact of historical conflicts and unravel the paths to peace
✨ Engage in spiritual teachings and reflect in meditation
✨ Unite with others in a shared mission to spread peace and understanding

This is not just another game but a journey into a world of inner peace, contemplation, and an opportunity to effect real impact.

Are you ready to embark on the challenge?

Your Eternal Quest for Peace starts NOW! https://bit.ly/PeaceSanctuary

Do log on to peacesanctuary.org/donate to be involved in this meaningful cause. 🙏

19/09/2024

🚀 Smobler's NOVA 2024: Singapore Edition – A Night to Remember! 🌟

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at ARK11 for an unforgettable night of innovation, technology, culture and creativity! From thought-provoking panels to epic live performances, NOVA brought together visionaries, creators, and thought leaders from the Smobler ecosystem for an exhilarating experience.

🎤 Featured Fireside Chats & Panels:
•⁠ ⁠Fireside chats with Agoria (Music Producer, DJ & Digital Artist) and Champ Medici (Founder, Champ Medici Group)
•⁠ ⁠Panel “The AI Dilemma: Interrogating Impulse, Innovation & Integrity” featuring Stacey-Ann Pearson (Head of Web3 - APAC, Amazon Web Services (AWS)), Dr. Luke Soon (Partner, PwC Singapore), Maria Chak (Advisory, Republic), and Sandy Carter (COO, Unstoppable Domains)
•⁠ ⁠Panel “Show Me the Money: If Everyone’s a Creator, Then Where’s the Value?” featuring Evan Auyang (Group President, Animoca Brands), Ariel Wengroff (VP Communications, Ledger), Naqib Noor (Co-Founder, Ordzaar), Sung Woo (Founder, Pucca), and Wes Parkinson (Co-Founder, Rare Network)

🎮 Interactive Experiences:
•⁠ ⁠Immersive partner booths from Strip, Two Lips, Hanjan, YOTM, Silversea, PengWine - The Power of Wine, MusicForGood, Zodia Custody, The Sandbox, Rare Network, Clay Nation, Ledger, 8SIAN, and AWS
•⁠ ⁠Hands-on gaming with ASUS and ROG - Republic of Gamers
•⁠ ⁠Engaging game activations powered by Areply and incredible giveaways from Smobler & partners

🎶 Show-stopping Performances by Inch Chua, Opera Tang & The Singapura Girls, and live DJ sets by DJ Sam Nai & Hiroshi

✨ Special Announcements:
•⁠ ⁠The launch of .Smobler, the first-ever domain on Base with Unstoppable Domains
•⁠ ⁠New partnership with the beloved Korean IP Pucca
•⁠ ⁠Exciting upcoming projects with The Sandbox
•⁠ ⁠The reveal of ICHORIUM, the first cross-chain cross-platform game to be released later this year

🙌 A huge shoutout to our incredible host, Jeremy Lee, for bringing unmatched energy and charisma to the stage!

From insightful discussions on the future of Web3 and AI to thrilling live activations, NOVA 2024 was an extraordinary celebration of innovation, technology, culture, and creativity.

Thank you for being part of this journey—let’s continue building the future together! 🙌

📸 Stay tuned for more photos and videos of NOVA’s best moments!

NOVA is definitely NOT OVER!

Follow Smobler for even BIGGER and BETTER experiences!

17/09/2024

🚨 STOP PRESS!

Smobler teams up with Unstoppable Domains to launch the first-ever domain on Base! 🎮🌐

The .Smobler domain will bring players closer to immersive Web3 experiences, simplifying digital identity while connecting gaming communities across platforms like The Sandbox and Roblox. 🌟

It is a literal game-changer for blockchain gaming and the metaverse! 💪

Learn more about this groundbreaking collaboration and what it means for the future of web3, gaming and creators 👉 https://medium.com/.io/unstoppable-and-smobler-announce-first-base-tld-for-immersive-web3-experiences-49396834939b

The .Smobler extension enables players in the cross-platform Smobler ecosystem to access services, transfer assets, and support the…

06/11/2023

Alright…A few big things happened to Smobler this weekend at the Digital for Life Festival 2023…😳 We can’t believe we had the opportunity to introduce DPM Heng Swee Keat and Minister Tan Kiat How to our Exclusive Metaverse Experiences at HeartbeatBedok💓, led by our steady and *always* ready CFO Kevin Gin and Head of Business Development Sharon Beh🤓.

We would like to thank the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and the wonderful Digital for Life Festival Team for allowing Smobler to enter the heartlands these past two weekends and play our part in 🌈bridging the digital divide 🌈for both young and old Singaporeans. This has truly been one for the books and we cannot wait to do more for the Toa Payoh residents next weekend ☺️

So join us for the last weekend of the Digital for Life Festival 2023 💛 and try out our Metaverse Experiences for a chance to win exciting giveaways thanks to 3VEREST 🏔️🏔️🏔️

We can’t wait to see all of you again 🫣

💛, Smobler

Find out more here: digitalforlife.gov.sg

The Sandbox

05/11/2023

So Excited to announce our very own Smobler CEO💛 Loretta Chen as one of the speakers for the Empowering Creatives | Harness Your Creative Potential at this AI and Web3 Workshop! ✨✨

The unstoppable “force of nature”, acclaimed as “Asia’s Anna Wintour,” and named one of the “Top 100 Women of the Future.” Dr. Loretta Chen is an award-winning creative director, bestselling author and esteemed professor.

If you are a 🌈creative freelancer🌈, do not miss the opportunity to engage in discussions with the esteemed panel enriched by a lifetime worth of experience and insights on how to make use of AI and Web3 to your advantage in this changing technological landscape 🤓

So keep your hands steady and get your tickets here before they are all sold out ! 🫣: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/empowering-creatives-harnessing-the-potential-of-ai-and-web-3-tickets-725233832917