NFTs are unique digital assets based on a blockchain network, presenting unique tangible or intangible items such as virtual painting, digital music albums, or collectible sports. An NFT item is unique and embedded with distinct information that is easily tracked in the blockchain network and hence, is not interchangeable. The key value of NFT is authenticity as each token contains a verified data and transaction log, helping to demonstrate the history of ownership.
Athletes also avail of the beneficial sport NFT platform to issue their NFT collectible items. The American football quarterback Tom Brady issued his NFT platform named Autograph. The platform allows famous athletes and celebrities to create their NFT of digital collectibles and real-life experiences to engage with their fans. Other football quarterbacks who joined the game, Eli Manning and Peyton Manning, issued their digital artwork items “The Manning Legacy Collection” in an NFT marketplace.
The NFT application in the ticket will be important. The issues of ticket fraud and scalps have long been a controversial topic among event organizers and participants. However, with the appearance of NFT, the fan can feel assured to get a genuine ticket when they purchase on the blockchain with absolute data verification. Besides, blockchain networks can help the sport organizers to trace back all the sale prices and scalp history from the opportunists.
In the vast development of blockchain technology, many potential NFT projects can help the sports leagues like NFL to build the whole comprehensive NFT ecosystem in order to gain commercial and financial benefits.