Swap The Sandbox (SAND) for USD Coin (USDC Optimism)

The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.

Rate as of Nov 1, 2026 18:09

Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: −0.7%

You send

SAND

You get 0.0466371

USDC Optimism

Start the order

Rate: 1 SAND = 0.0466371 USDC Optimism
Up to: 215,000,000 SAND

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

Today SAND goes for 0.0466371 USDC Optimism, and USDC Optimism goes for 21.4422 SAND. Market over 24 hours: SAND against USDC Optimism minus 0.7%. The week added minus 3.19%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.0433786 to 0.0488249 USDC Optimism, a spread of 12.56%.

The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap The Sandbox sits 221th ($136.69 M) and USD Coin 6th ($71.55 B). Daily moves of SAND and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.05 (they travel apart).

Who takes the SAND → USDC Optimism route

Sitting out the swingsSAND moved +2.98% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following SAND.
A road both waysThe USDC Optimism → SAND direction is open too, so going back into SAND takes the same route.

SAND → USDC Optimism rate and amounts

1 SAND = 0.0466371 USDC Optimism

1 USDC Optimism = 21.4422 SAND

Send SAND — receive USDC Optimism

SAND	USDC Optimism
500	23.3185
2,000	93.2741
10,000	466.3706
100,000	4,663.71
500,000	23,318.53
2,000,000	93,274.12

Need USDC Optimism — send this much SAND

USDC Optimism	SAND
10	214.4218
50	1,072.11
500	10,721.09
2,000	42,884.35
20,000	428,843.51
100,000	2,144,217.54

Payout network for USDC

The same USDC goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.

Network	Per SAND	From	Network fee	Speed
Ethereum (ERC20)	0.0466371	6,002.58 SAND	≈ $0.0064	medium
Solana	0.0466371	6,002.58 SAND	≈ $0.00047	fast
Polygon	0.0466371	6,002.58 SAND	≈ $0.0017	fast
Arbitrum One	0.0466371	—	≈ $0.003	fast
BASE	0.0466371	—	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	0.0466371	—	≈ $0.0023	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	0.0466371	—	≈ $0.0014	fast
NEAR	0.0466371	—	—	—
Optimism open now	0.0466371	—	≈ $0.00015	fast
XLM	0.0466371	—	—	—

SAND → USDC: compare all networks USDC network fees

How the SAND → USDC Optimism order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
Enter a USDC address in Optimism and a way to reach you.
Send SAND in The Sandbox for exactly the amount stated in the order.
Once the network confirms your transfer, USD Coin leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap SAND for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending SAND

The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.

Where the SAND to USDC Optimism rate has been

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 0.0488249 USDC Optimismlow 0.0433786 USDC Optimism

Oct 25, 2026 18:10Nov 1, 2026 18:10

high 0.0778441 USDC Optimismlow 0.0440978 USDC Optimism

Oct 2, 2026 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

high 0.0778441 USDC Optimismlow 0.0334605 USDC Optimism

Aug 3, 2026 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

high 0.210657 USDC Optimismlow 0.0334605 USDC Optimism

Nov 2, 2025 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

24 hours: −0.7%
Week: −3.19%
Weekly high: 0.0488249 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 0.0433786 USDC Optimism
Spread: 12.56%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 16:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far SAND/USDC Optimism travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	0.0470422	0.045908	0.0464458	−0.7%
Week	0.0488249	0.0433786	0.0470346	−3.19%
Month	0.0778441	0.0440978	0.0584907	+2.99%
Quarter	0.0778441	0.0334605	0.0465628	+7.98%

Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit sent, from market data.

Daily SAND → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Nov 1, 2026	0.0463644 USDC Optimism	−1.21%
Oct 31, 2026	0.0469347 USDC Optimism	+6.43%
Oct 30, 2026	0.0440978 USDC Optimism	−7.38%
Oct 29, 2026	0.047612 USDC Optimism	−1.27%
Oct 28, 2026	0.0482247 USDC Optimism	−1.15%
Oct 27, 2026	0.0487847 USDC Optimism	+2.2%
Oct 26, 2026	0.0477343 USDC Optimism	−4.08%

Daily RubyCash rate: SAND → USDC Optimism

Date	RubyCash rate	Market rate
Nov 1, 2026	0.0467273 USDC Optimism	0.0465256
Oct 31, 2026	0.0464265 USDC Optimism	0.0460915
Oct 30, 2026	0.0467674 USDC Optimism	0.0456736
Oct 29, 2026	0.0441709 USDC Optimism	0.0446991
Oct 28, 2026	0.0475894 USDC Optimism	0.0477415
Oct 27, 2026	0.0480707 USDC Optimism	0.0479992
Oct 26, 2026	0.0479504 USDC Optimism	0.047826
Oct 25, 2026	0.0483313 USDC Optimism	0.048292
Oct 24, 2026	0.0493338 USDC Optimism	0.0493843
Oct 22, 2026	0.0541459 USDC Optimism	0.0537318
Oct 21, 2026	0.0581961 USDC Optimism	0.0591448
Oct 20, 2026	0.0589279 USDC Optimism	0.0588393
Oct 19, 2026	0.0591986 USDC Optimism	0.0595581
Oct 18, 2026	0.0583866 USDC Optimism	0.0575993

Our own rate is written down every hour; the table keeps the last entry of each day. The market column is the ratio of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that moment. Where these numbers come from

The numbers on SAND and USDC

The Sandbox SAND

Price: $0.046524
24 hours: −0.69%
Week: −4.19%
Market cap: $136.69 M
24-hour turnover: $32.59 M
Rank by cap: #221
In circulation: 2.94 B SAND
Record price: $8.40

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999966
24 hours: +0.01%
Week: +0.03%
Market cap: $71.55 B
24-hour turnover: $5.91 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 71.55 B USDC
Record price: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 16:54.

The Sandbox against USD Coin

	The Sandbox (SAND)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	SAND	USDC
In circulation	2.94 B SAND	71.55 B USDC
Market cap	$136.69 M	$71.55 B
Rank by cap	#221	#6
Type	—	token
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH
Launched	—	2018
Built by	—	Circle
Supply cap	—	no cap

Daily moves of SAND and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.05 — they travel apart.

Common questions: SAND → USDC Optimism

What rate does SAND to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Nov 1, 2026 18:09 it is 1 SAND = 0.0466371 USDC Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.0466355.

What else is taken on top of the rate?

The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending SAND, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does SAND to USDC Optimism take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once The Sandbox confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.

Which network will USDC Optimism arrive in?

The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.

Where is receiving USDC cheaper?

The cheapest is usually USDC SOL, USDC Polygon, USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C, USDC Optimism. Still, the network is chosen by what the recipient supports, not by the fee.

What if the rate moves while I am paying?

The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.

What did the SAND to USDC Optimism rate do this month?

The month came in at plus 2.99%. Low 0.0440978, high 0.0778441, middle 0.0584907 USDC Optimism per SAND.

Can I go back, USDC Optimism to SAND?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC Optimism = 21.5501 SAND. The link sits right under the calculator.