A leading platform that bridges the gap between sports and blockchain innovation
A leading platform that bridges the gap between sports and blockchain innovation.
Press release
The sports industry didn’t slow down and jumped on the NFT. With the explosion of NFTs, there is tremendous potential for sports expansion and no company is taking advantage of this as much as SportsIcon.
SportsIcon is a revolutionary platform that connects fans with their heroes through exclusive and iconic NFTs. These NFTs represent the journeys of various athletes and allow their fandoms to immerse themselves in the experience.
This innovative NFT platform, which raised over $ 5.6 million in the seed round and sold out over 9000 NFTs in 14 hours, also sold out SportsIcon IDO on the Moonstarer launch pad in 18 seconds.
SportsIcon has received investments from Dapper Labs, AU21 Capital, Vinny Lingham, Elefund, Craig Clemens, 4th Revolution Funds, and others.
They have top investors including rap legend and tech investor Nas: former NBA champion Andrew Bogut, Roham Gharegozlou, CEO of Dapper Labs, creator of NBA Prime Shot, Nihal Mehta of Eniac Ventures, Mike Edwards of Argo Blockchain as well Chad Hurley, founder of YouTube.
Dedicated to its mission, the platform leverages the latest advances from Web3 to create cinema-quality NFTs, sports metaverse, and the Lion Club DAO blockchain.
Floyd needs an introduction
Floyd Mayweather’s famous partnership with SportsIcon will provide exclusive opportunities to Lions club members. The world champion is here tweet mention their partnership and show their enthusiasm for sharing their story.
With a 21 year career and no loss, the American boxer doesn’t need an introduction. Floyd Mayweather is famous for his championship record, 15 world titles and is the richest boxer of all time. Floyd Mayweather, nicknamed “Money,” had the most brilliant career ever and is excited to share his journey with his fans.
Lion Club speaker series
During the upcoming exclusive event on January 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. PST, Floyd will be attending the Speaker Series hosted by the SportsIcon Lion Club. This interview was followed by a Q&A with fake rewards for the three most important questions. Winners had the chance to hang out with the Floyd and Funds Group in LA and rollerblade at Floyd’s rink.
Lions club membership is granted through a special edition of NFT available in secondary markets such as Opensea. Benefits include tickets to sporting events, real-life meetings, and exclusive SportsIcon NFT deals.
This event is so exciting and we can’t wait to see it. SportsIcon promises another hot exclusive that brings us closer to the future of sports icons and their fandom, and with even more big announcements for early 2022.