Crypto in Sports, Sporting Crypto

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Crypto in Sports

Breaking down the intersection between Sports and Crypto

Intersection Between Sports and Crypto

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<ul><li>My prediction is the news cycle in crypto heats up over the next 6 months as bigger and bigger brands start experimenting or building solid propositions using this nascent technology.</li><li>Almost every startup in the space I’ve spoken to over the last 6-9 months is looking to raise capital.</li><li>And even though deal count as a metric has stabilised and actually seen an increase in Q2 2023, numbers still aren’t as strong.</li></ul>

My prediction is the news cycle in crypto heats up over the next 6 months as bigger and bigger brands start experimenting or building solid propositions using this nascent technology.Almost every startup in the space I’ve spoken to over the last 6-9 months is looking to raise capital.And even though deal count as a metric has stabilised and actually seen an increase in Q2 2023, numbers still aren’t as strong.

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<ul><li>Adidas have launched ‘stage 3’ of their Web3 proposition, and people are excited.</li><li>Up until now, most will have classed Adidas’ activity in Web3 as a success.</li><li>In 2021, their Into The Metaverse drop of 30,000 NFTs sold out and drove $22m of revenue.</li></ul>

Adidas have launched ‘stage 3’ of their Web3 proposition, and people are excited.Up until now, most will have classed Adidas’ activity in Web3 as a success.In 2021, their Into The Metaverse drop of 30,000 NFTs sold out and drove $22m of revenue.

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<li>One of the greatest things that many believe the blockchain can unlock is a better ticketing experience.</li>
<li>That’s because this specific user experience across music, sports and entertainment, in general, is yet to enter the 21st century if we’re frank.</li>
<li>A recent trial by Ticketmaster however seems to show that even the industry’s biggest players are taking blockchain technology and NFTs seriously.</li>
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One of the greatest things that many believe the blockchain can unlock is a better ticketing experience.
That’s because this specific user experience across music, sports and entertainment, in general, is yet to enter the 21st century if we’re frank.
A recent trial by Ticketmaster however seems to show that even the industry’s biggest players are taking blockchain technology and NFTs seriously.


<ul><li>The way fans interact with sports has changed an incredible amount over the past 20 years.</li><li>We’ve seen broadcasting, social media, streaming and such all impact the way fans consume the sports they love.</li><li>The future of fan engagement is always a hot topic because things are always changing, of course.</li></ul>

The way fans interact with sports has changed an incredible amount over the past 20 years.We’ve seen broadcasting, social media, streaming and such all impact the way fans consume the sports they love.The future of fan engagement is always a hot topic because things are always changing, of course.

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<ul><li>Through my work and writing, I’ve been thinking more and more about an area that I’m not an expert in: gaming.</li><li>And when we combine the word ‘Gaming’ with ‘Web3’ — there is a buzz and sense of excitement from most.</li><li>Specifically, it’s all the rage when people talk about NFTs and the future of gaming.</li></ul>

Through my work and writing, I’ve been thinking more and more about an area that I’m not an expert in: gaming.And when we combine the word ‘Gaming’ with ‘Web3’ — there is a buzz and sense of excitement from most.Specifically, it’s all the rage when people talk about NFTs and the future of gaming.

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