- FIFA joins forces with Modex to introduce exclusive NFTs for the upcoming 2023 Club World Cup.
- These unique digital assets will be available through the FIFA+ Collect platform, utilizing Algorand's technology.
- The initial set of 100 NFTs will launch on December 15th, presenting an opportunity for purchasers to contend for tickets to the World Cup 2026.
- Following this, a subsequent release of 900 NFTs is scheduled for December 18th, using Polygon for minting.
- Currently, the trading volume for FIFA NFTs stands at a modest $2.4 million, with just 11.57% of packs minted, indicating relatively low activity in the market.
In sync with the trend seen across various domains, NFTs have found a new avenue: the realm of soccer. FIFA, the global governing body for football, has unveiled plans to release a series of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) for the 2023 Club World Cup held in Saudi Arabia from December 12 to December 22.
The resurgence of NFTs in late 2023 parallels Bitcoin's resurgence, buoying the broader crypto market. With this resurgence, NFTs have regained popularity, marked notably by the rise in trading volumes, which currently sit at $321 million compared to a mere $56 million in mid-October.
FIFA's partnership with Modex, a blockchain firm specializing in NFT solutions, has birthed FIFA+ Collect, a dedicated platform for FIFA NFTs built on the Algorand blockchain due to its scalability and cost-efficiency.
The FIFA NFTs will depict snapshots of the Club World Cup, a prestigious event gathering top teams and players from diverse regions. Two batches of NFTs are scheduled for release: the first 100 on December 15, offering a chance to win tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, and the subsequent 900 on December 18, showcasing iconic moments from the Club World Cup. These NFTs will be minted on Polygon and listed on OpenSea.
Similar to other NFT collections, the FIFA NFTs will vary in rarity and value, offering different benefits such as exclusive content, event access, and selling rights across platforms. Despite 11 NFT drops since its launch in September 2022, FIFA+ Collect has recorded a trading volume of $2.4 million across primary and secondary markets, with only 11.57% of the total NFT packs minted so far.
The highest-priced NFT sold was the "Argentina #6" at $4,000, featuring Lionel Messi's 88th-minute goal against Serbia in 2008. As with any investment, especially in cryptocurrencies and associated assets like NFTs, due diligence and independent research are crucial.
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