๐ Web3 & Blockchain Projects in Cricket
๐ค MLC & Web3 Partnership: The Seattle Orcas partnered with Web3 platform BlockDAG to introduce blockchain infrastructure, fan tokens, NFTs and enhanced digital engagement for cricket fans.
๐ T10 Global Blockchain Rewards: Snowball partnered with T10 Global to offer digital tokens and on-chain rewards to fans at live events and through QR codes โ blending real-world cricket with Web3 experiences.
๐ฑ On-Chain Game Rewards: Nazara and World Cricket Championship integrated Stanโs onchain reward protocol, using blockchain to reward player engagement with content and gameplay.
๐ NFTs and Fan Tokens
๐ Cricket NFT Growth: Tezos-based game Cricket Stars surpassed 5,000 monthly active players and has thousands of NFT transactions, showing demand for blockchain cricket gaming.
Tezos Spotlight
๐งโ๐ค Famous Player NFTs: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar made a strategic investment in Rario, a cricket NFT platform โ helping fans own digital collectibles tied to players and moments.
The Economic Times
๐ซ Regulatory & Sponsorship Issues
โ ๏ธ Pakistan Crypto Controversy: Pakistanโs central bank has raised concerns about the Pakistan Super Leagueโs crypto partnerships, saying they could encourage engagement in prohibited virtual currency activity.
๐ Indian Cricket Sponsorship Rules: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned crypto companies from bidding for title and jersey sponsorships after a government ban on real-money gaming and related ads.