The NHL Launches NFT Collectibles Platform
The National Hockey League (NHL) has unveiled NHL Breakaway, a digital collectibles platform developed in partnership with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), National Hockey League Alumni Association (NHLAA), and crypto startup Sweet.
You can collect, gift, trade, and display digital collectibles of NHL highlights on the platform. It features a Trade Lounge for collectors to interact, public profiles to showcase fandom, and gamification through challenges to earn real-life rewards. NHL Breakaway will base its collectibles on real video highlights from the league, including multiple camera angles and audio components like NBA Top Shot and NFL All Day.
NHL Breakaway’s collectibles are minted on Polygon, an Ethereum scaling network. The platform first opened in beta to early adopters earlier this year but is now launching to the public.
Currently, NHL Breakaway is offering a Series 1 starter pack that contains six NFT collectibles priced at $19 for the pack. A total of 5,000 of the Series 1 packs are available, and the set contains collectible moments from players like Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, and Alexander Ovechkin.
Hot Take: The Future of NFTs in Sports
The launch of NHL Breakaway marks an exciting new chapter in the world of sports NFTs. With official partnerships and innovative platforms like these, we can expect to see continued growth and engagement from fans in this space. As more leagues and teams embrace NFT technology, it’s clear that digital collectibles are here to stay as a key part of the fan experience.
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