The Sandbox (SAND) → NEAR Protocol (NEAR)
The order runs on autopilot: the rate is locked when you create it, and the payout leaves as soon as the network confirms your transfer. No manual approval, no working hours.
Rate and amounts for SAND → NEAR
1 SAND = 0.00893575 NEAR
1 NEAR = 111.91 SAND
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 11:50
- Orders from
- 2,290.87 SAND ≈ $100.76
- Payout network
- NEAR
- 24 hours
- −1.48%
The direction is holding at 0.00893575 NEAR per 1 SAND (111.91 SAND per 1 NEAR). Over 24 hours SAND/NEAR came in at minus 1.48%. Over the week, minus 10.4%.
The weekly range ran from 0.00812677 to 0.0100842 NEAR, a spread of 24.09%. One order takes from 2,290.87 to 227,000,000 SAND. In dollars that is roughly $100.76.
Market capitalisation puts The Sandbox at No. 245 ($129.31 M) and NEAR Protocol at No. 21 ($6.43 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of SAND and NEAR correlate at 0.43 (they travel alike).
Rate and amounts for SAND → NEAR
| SAND | NEAR | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | 44.6788 | $219.92 |
| 20,000 | 178.715 | $879.67 |
| 50,000 | 446.7876 | $2,199.17 |
| 200,000 | 1,787.15 | $8,796.66 |
| 500,000 | 4,467.88 | $21,991.65 |
| 2,000,000 | 17,871.5 | $87,966.60 |
| NEAR | SAND | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 5,595.5 | $246.11 |
| 200 | 22,382 | $984.43 |
| 500 | 55,955 | $2,461.09 |
| 2,000 | 223,820.01 | $9,844.34 |
| 5,000 | 559,550.03 | $24,610.86 |
| 20,000 | 2,238,200.14 | $98,443.43 |
How the SAND → NEAR exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 2,290.87 SAND.
- Give a NEAR address on NEAR and a contact for the order.
- Send SAND on The Sandbox, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends NEAR Protocol to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending SAND
- The address network is NEAR. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 2,290.87 SAND.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.
How the SAND to NEAR rate has moved
high 0.0100842 NEARlow 0.00812677 NEAR
Sep 23, 2026 11:54Sep 30, 2026 11:54
high 0.0208272 NEARlow 0.0084272 NEAR
Aug 30, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 0.0262651 NEARlow 0.0084272 NEAR
Jul 1, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 0.110239 NEARlow 0.0084272 NEAR
Sep 30, 2025 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- −1.48%
- Week
- −10.4%
- Weekly high
- 0.0100842 NEAR
- Weekly low
- 0.00812677 NEAR
- Spread
- 24.09%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 11:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The SAND/NEAR spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.00917522 | 0.0086815 | 0.00890975 | −1.48% |
| Week | 0.0100842 | 0.00812677 | 0.00904191 | −10.4% |
| Month | 0.0208272 | 0.0084272 | 0.0142907 | −57.14% |
| Quarter | 0.0262651 | 0.0084272 | 0.0210743 | −65.98% |
Figures are in NEAR per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily SAND → NEAR rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.00887404 NEAR | +5.3% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0.0084272 NEAR | −5.49% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0.0089166 NEAR | −2.96% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0.00918871 NEAR | −1.2% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.00930071 NEAR | −0.05% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0.00930563 NEAR | −5.05% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 0.00980065 NEAR | +0.06% |
Market data: SAND and NEAR
The Sandbox SAND- Price
- $0.0439833
- 24 hours
- +2.88%
- Week
- −0.38%
- Market cap
- $129.31 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $13.75 B
- Rank by cap
- #245
- In circulation
- 2.94 B SAND
- All-time high
- $8.40
NEAR Protocol NEAR- Price
- $4.91
- 24 hours
- +4.43%
- Week
- +13.71%
- Market cap
- $6.43 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $1.23 B
- Rank by cap
- #21
- In circulation
- 1.31 B NEAR
- All-time high
- $20.44
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 11:27.
The Sandbox and NEAR Protocol: how they differ
| The Sandbox (SAND) | NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | SAND | NEAR |
| In circulation | 2.94 B SAND | 1.31 B NEAR |
| Market cap | $129.31 M | $6.43 B |
| Rank by cap | #245 | #21 |
| Type | — | coin of its own network |
| Launched | — | 2020 |
| Built by | — | Illia Polosukhin, Alexander Skidanov |
| Consensus | — | Proof of Stake (Nightshade) |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of SAND and NEAR over the quarter link at 0.43 (they travel alike).
Why people take the SAND → NEAR route
- Fuel for NEARWithout NEAR Protocol you cannot pay for a transfer or a contract call in NEAR — the coin is needed for anything that happens in that ecosystem.
- Different basketsDaily moves of SAND and NEAR over 90 days link at 0.43 (they travel alike) — the weaker the link, the less a portfolio rests on one coin.
- It works both waysThe NEAR → SAND direction is open as well — going back into SAND takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: SAND → NEAR
What rate does SAND to NEAR run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 11:50 it is 1 SAND = 0.00893575 NEAR. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.0438745.
What amounts does SAND → NEAR accept?
From 2,290.87 to 227,000,000 SAND per order. The floor is roughly $100.76.
Why can I not swap less than 2,290.87 SAND?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 2,290.87 SAND they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending SAND, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping SAND for NEAR take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as The Sandbox confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant.
Which network will NEAR arrive in?
NEAR Protocol arrives in its own NEAR network — a plain NEAR address is all you need.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the SAND to NEAR rate do over the month?
Over the month, minus 57.14%: a low of 0.0084272, a high of 0.0208272, an average of 0.0142907 NEAR per 1 SAND.
Can I swap back, NEAR for SAND?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 NEAR = 111.9078 SAND. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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