Singapore — Aiming for Sports Blockchain

The CEO of Chiliz, Alexandre Dreyfus, emphasized that the market for fan tokens is significantly larger than that for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) during a recent interview.

Dreyfus plans to unveil a new memecoin named Pepper starting October 10th, inspired by the concept of "Chili Pepper."

Chiliz's platform, Socios.com, is the largest creator of sports fan tokens and facilitates airdrops to CHZ token holders, albeit excluding U.S. citizens. Pricing for CHZ surged 25% in anticipation of the 2024 UEFA Euro, showcasing its potential within the market. Dreyfus additionally noted that Socios is one of the most regulated entities in the crypto space, highlighting its licenses in four European countries.

Fan Tokens vs. NFTs

Dreyfus argues that while NFTs received substantial hype, the true volume and engagement lie with fan tokens, with current trading volumes reflecting $134 million for fan tokens compared to only $6.8 million for NFTs. He contends that fan tokens provide tangible benefits such as participation in team decisions, unlike NFTs.

Dreyfus's vision for Chiliz solidifies its role as a pioneer in the sports blockchain arena, with regulatory compliance enabling it to facilitate fan engagement on a global scale.

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