Sports Week
How athletes, teams and leagues are getting into the game.
NBA Top Shot 101
The NFT marketplace allows you to buy and sell original NBA digital content.
Crypto.com and FTX Bet Big on Stadium Naming Rights Before the Crypto Crash. What Happens if They Can’t Afford to Pay?
The glamour of a stadium naming deal can turn sour - just ask Enron. Here’s how a deal might unwind if things go bad.
‘My Bet Is on Bitcoin,’ Pro Soccer Player Says
Alex Crognale of the Birmingham Legion FC of the USL Championship league sees the digital asset as a way to store his wealth. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Why Athletes Are Taking Compensation in Bitcoin
From UFC to soccer, sportspeople continue to see the attraction of BTC, despite the faltering market. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Building a Sports DAO: 4 Lessons From LinksDAO
The project shows the speed and scale of Web3 technologies and applications, and the power of people organizing behind common goals.
Why NBA Athletes Are Turning to Web3 to Build Generational Wealth
NFTs and the metaverse may provide a source of income long after players hang up their high tops, says Marcus Bläsche, CEO of Rumble Kong League. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
How the Golden State Warriors Gamified Fandom With NFTs
Silicon Valley's NBA team tokenized its performance on the courts. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Sorare 101: How to Get Started With Sorare NFTs
Sorare is an NFT-based competitive fantasy game filled with the world’s best soccer leagues and Major League Baseball stars.
How Sports Leagues Can Use Crypto to Engage Fans
Crypto, like sports, can be fun, says Jonathan Manzi, the founder of Beyond Protocol. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Autograph 101: What Are Autograph NFTs?
Launched in August 2021 and cofounded by NFL legend Tom Brady, Autograph is an NFT platform allowing users to purchase digital assets signed by some of the greatest athletes.
Women’s Sports Leagues and Crypto: An Overlooked Investment Opportunity?
Fans of these leagues have a relatively high knowledge of cryptocurrencies, yet fewer crypto companies invest in female athletes and teams. This feature is part of CoinDesk's "Sports Week."
