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Tottenham Hotspur introduces a blockchain-based fan token through Socios.com. The initiative offers digital collectibles, unique rewards, and decentralized voting, fostering increased fan involvement and engagement with the club.
This move aligns Spurs with other prominent English Premier League teams, such as Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, who have already ventured into blockchain technology. By leveraging the power of blockchain, Tottenham Hotspur seeks to strengthen its bond with supporters and provide them with exclusive club-related rewards and experiences.
Enhancing Fan Engagement
The partnership between Tottenham Hotspur and Socios.com aims to enhance fan engagement by offering digital collectibles, real-world rewards, and the opportunity to participate in decentralized decision-making processes. The fan token will enable SPURS tokenholders to engage in on-chain voting regarding various aspects of the club, including potential kit changes.
This initiative aims to give fans a sense of ownership and involvement in their beloved team.
Tottenham Hotspur, which signed a sponsorship with Kumho Tire, according to EconoTimes, joins a growing list of major football clubs worldwide that have embraced blockchain technology. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Juventus are examples of top-tier teams successfully implementing blockchain to revolutionize fan engagement.
According to the commercial sales director of Tottenham Hotspur, Ryan Norys, the fan token will complement the club's existing membership scheme, adding a new range of benefits for fans. Additionally, the CEO of Chiliz and Socios, Alexandre Dreyfus, stated that talks with Spurs have been ongoing since 2022, indicating a long-term collaborative partnership.
Token Launch and Future Plans
The SPURS fan token will launch on October 4 and will subsequently be listed on cryptocurrency exchanges supporting Chiliz tokens. Furthermore, Tottenham Hotspur plans to integrate the fan token into its loyalty program and mobile app, expanding the scope of fan engagement and rewards, Cointelegraph and Investing.com reported.
With the launch of fan tokens, advertising regulations imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be enacted. These regulations will require strict guidelines on marketing crypto asset promotions, including disclaimers warning investors about potential cryptocurrency-related risks and potential losses.
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