US EditionFIFA Doubles Down on Web3 Ambitions by Building Its Own Avalanche-Powered Blockchain
- On May 22, FIFA launched its own Layer-1 blockchain powered by Avalanche to enhance global fan engagement and digital collectibles.
- This initiative follows FIFA's earlier plans to migrate its NFT marketplace and digital collectibles to an EVM-compatible, scalable blockchain network.
- FIFA partners with infrastructure provider Modex, led by CEO Francesco Abbate, to develop and maintain the FIFA Collect platform on Avalanche.
- Abbate explained that the decision was made following a thorough evaluation of factors such as performance, security, fees, customization options, and scalability to enable distinctive digital memorabilia and engaging experiences for fans.
- The launch indicates FIFA's sustained commitment to Web3, and Avalanche's growing role supported by new institutional funds and ecosystem upgrades.
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FIFA Launches Multi-Purpose Blockchain on Avalanche – Blockchain Bitcoin News
FIFA, the organization governing the world’s football associations, has launched its custom, engagement-oriented Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche. FIFA Collect, a digital collectibles application, is migrating to the new chain to take advantage of its scalability and other improvements. FIFA Launches Own Blockchain on Avalanche The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the governing body […]
FIFA to Launch Custom Avalanche Blockchain for Digital Collectibles
FIFA has made a quiet but pretty significant change to its Web3 game plan. The global football body is dropping Algorand and moving its digital collectibles project, FIFA Collect, over to Avalanche. The move isn’t just a technical shuffle, it reflects FIFA’s changing view of what fans actually want from NFTs and how it plans to deliver them. The Avalanche blockchain gives FIFA a clean slate to rethink how fans collect, trade, and engage with dig…
FIFA Launches Its Own Blockchain for Football Fans
FIFA, the governing body of world football, launched its blockchain, which will allow it to deploy new products and services for sports fans. FIFA chose the Avalanche network to boost its dedicated L1 blockchain, laying the foundation for the future of digital collectibles, ticket sales, and user interaction."The announcement marks a significant change in FIFA's blockchain strategy, and consolidates its digital ecosystem into Avalanche's high-pe…
FIFA Taps Avalanche For Its NFT Platform, Drops Algorand Support - FinanceFeeds
FIFA is moving its digital collectibles platform to Avalanche, choosing the layer-1 blockchain to run a new network aimed at engaging its global fan base of nearly five billion. The football governing body confirmed on Thursday that its NFT platform, FIFA Collect, will begin migrating to the Avalanche-powered infrastructure, replacing the existing setup built on Algorand. Once complete, wallets like MetaMask and others using WalletConnect will b…
FIFA Collect moves to Avalanche layer
Modex is named as the technical partner and infrastructure provider. FIFA Rivals to offer an NFT marketplace through Mythical Games. Blockchain to support NFTs, games, and digital fan assets. FIFA is building a dedicated Layer-1 blockchain in collaboration with Avalanche and Modex, set to host its FIFA Collect digital collectibles. The migration, scheduled after May 20, will establish a custom blockchain infrastructure tailored for fan-focused N…
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