With the announcement of a five-year agreement with bitcoin trading app Crypto.com, the AFL has ventured into uncharted terrain. Crypto.com is now a prominent partner of both the AFL and the AFLW as a result of this new arrangement.
While more information is forthcoming, don’t be shocked if we see official AFL NFTs (non-fungible tokens), digital trade cards of your favourite players, and possibly the league’s own digital currency in the future.
The NBA, for example, already has a comprehensive NFT programme called Top Shot that allows fans to buy, sell, and trade digital in-game highlights known as moments.’
With the announcement of a five-year agreement with bitcoin trading app Crypto.com, the AFL has ventured into uncharted terrain.
Crypto.com is now a prominent partner of both the AFL and the AFLW as a result of this new arrangement. While more information is forthcoming, don’t be shocked if we see official AFL NFTs (non-fungible tokens), digital trade cards of your favourite players, and possibly the league’s own digital currency in the future.
The NBA, for example, already has a comprehensive NFT programme called Top Shot that allows fans to buy, sell, and trade digital in-game highlights known as moments.’
The relationship, according to AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan, marks an exciting new chapter for Australian football.
