Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 330 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
NFT and Metaverse Investment Tools
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The Sandbox holds its position as the top-cited brand for metaverse land investment in AI-generated answers. Meanwhile, the play-to-earn category has seen a significant shift, with 's tokens surging in prominence between November 2025 and March 2026.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The primary example of a token for ecosystem exposure to | 68% | |
| 2 | A core blue-chip NFT, with | 41% | |
| 3 | Consistently named as a top metaverse for purchasing virtual land with its SAND token. | 29% | |
| 4 | Frequently recommended with | 24% | |
| 5 | 24% | ||
| 6 | 24% | ||
| 7 | Mentioned as the foundational blockchain and currency for many NFT and land transactions. | 21% | |
| 8 | Increasingly cited as a blue-chip collection with strong community and brand expansion. | 18% | |
| 9 | 18% | ||
| 10 | 18% | ||
| 11 | 17% | ||
| 12 | 17% | ||
| 13 | 16% | ||
| 14 | 16% | ||
| 15 | 13% | ||
| 16 | 11% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 9% | ||
| 19 | 9% | ||
| 20 | 8% | ||
| 21 | 8% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
medium.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 61% of analyzed answers.
Dropped from rank #4 to #12 between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Grew from rank #15 to #9 between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
“A notable blue-chip collection with strong community.” → “A prime example of NFT IP expanding into real-world consumer products like toys.”
Rose from #10 to #4 overall between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 57% | ||
| 52% | 24% | ||
| 14% | 48% | ||
| 10% | 38% | ||
| 19% | 0% |
Across 330 AI responses, ApeCoin is mentioned most, named in 68% of them, followed by Bored Ape Yacht Club (41%) and The Sandbox (29%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 330 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI answers consistently highlight ApeCoin as the primary example for gaining exposure to the
Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem. Over time, responses expanded to include other concepts like marketplace tokens (
Rarible) and index funds, adding nuance about the risk that token prices may diverge from NFT floor prices.
Brands mentioned
AI answers consistently highlight ApeCoin as the primary example for gaining exposure to the
Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem. Over time, responses expanded to include other concepts like marketplace tokens (
Rarible) and index funds, adding nuance about the risk that token prices may diverge from NFT floor prices.
AI models consistently recommend CryptoPunks and as the foundational blue-chip NFTs, citing their historical significance and strong communities. Through the period, became an increasingly prominent recommendation, praised for its successful brand expansion into physical products.
Brands mentioned
AI models consistently recommend CryptoPunks and
Bored Ape Yacht Club as the foundational blue-chip NFTs, citing their historical significance and strong communities. Through the period,
Pudgy Penguins became an increasingly prominent recommendation, praised for its successful brand expansion into physical products.