The twenty-first century is the age of global digitalization. Technologies are beginning to be introduced into almost every sphere of life and production.
These digital changes are also affecting the world of football. And this is not strange, because football is the most popular sports game in the world.
The NFT is a hotly debated topic at the present time. Although collectible tokens have been around for many years, a lot of people believe that the moment has come and that NFT can have a big impact in many areas, including football. But what is NFT exactly? And how can it influence the football world? Let’s try to solve these riddles.
What is NFT?
NFT is a non-fungible token, a unique digital asset issued only once. Its value is determined primarily by its rarity. While cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are one and the same and can be easily bought or exchanged on Redot, Binance or any other crypto exchange.
NFT, as opposed to unique art, exists as a whole. It is a separate unit programmed into the blockchain code. NFT technically cannot be destroyed or replaced with another similar token.
In simple words, NFT is some object that has passed verification, ended up in the blockchain, and now belongs to you, which means it can be sold. For example, you can create an art piece, upload it to the blockchain, and thereby turn it into an asset. NFT can be anything - digital art, sports events, clothing, etc.
How does the NFT Affect the Football Industry?
But how can digital tokens influence a real industry such as football? Let's take a look at the example of football t-shirts.
Football fans are often collectors. They collect all sorts of balls, autographs of football players, and football paraphernalia. But perhaps the most popular collectible is the players' t-shirts. They are redeemed for fabulous money. But how can something as real as a t-shirt be uploaded to the blockchain?
Everything is very simple. Collectors often do not use collection items, and collection items, in turn, are highly dependent on time (their condition may deteriorate over time.) NFT is an ideal outlet for collectors, designers, and regular buyers. After all, the original piece of the collection will always be safe, and at the same time, it will be easy to sell.
Another area where NFT tokens are used is online football games. Users can buy cards for these games with a cryptocurrency. Each of the cards is unique and cannot be tampered with.
Wrapping Up
NFT is a growing trend in the digital world. Along with cryptocurrencies, these digital tokens will be able to take over the world in the near future. For the football world,
NFT means a lot of changes. First of all, with NFT, any asset can become “tokenized.” And it is the perfect ground for designers as well as football fans and collectors alike.
NFT is the ideal copyright protection system. This means that it cannot be copied or reproduced for free. Perhaps NFT is a new page in the protection of property rights.