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Further embracing tech, Seattle Kraken to release NFT collection that captures ‘essence of brand’

The puck has dropped and the first season of Seattle Kraken hockey is in full swing. Now the team is going to drop some NFTs to further engage with fans using technology. The Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena are partnering with Orange Comet, a Los Angeles-based non-fungible token and blockchain experience company, the team announced Monday. The multi-year partnership officially kicks off Dec. 20 with the drop of a limited edition NFT collection comprised of seven designs “capturing the essence of the Kraken brand,” according to a news release. There will also be real-world opportunities for fans to win tickets,… Read More

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Further embracing tech, Seattle Kraken to release NFT collection that captures ‘essence of brand’

The puck has dropped and the first season of Seattle Kraken hockey is in full swing. Now the team is going to drop some NFTs to further engage with fans using technology. The Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena are partnering with Orange Comet, a Los Angeles-based non-fungible token and blockchain experience company, the team announced Monday. The multi-year partnership officially kicks off Dec. 20 with the drop of a limited edition NFT collection comprised of seven designs “capturing the essence of the Kraken brand,” according to a news release. There will also be real-world opportunities for fans to win tickets,… Read More

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Future of sports collectibles? Player Tokens brings together blockchain and baseball cards

Player Tokens Inc. is betting that digital assets and blockchain technology will reshape the way sports fans buy and sell rare collectibles. The Seattle startup came out of stealth mode in August, revealing its “crypto-collectible service” that puts a new spin on the traditional baseball card and owning collectibles. The company, backed by Madrona Venture Group, last month signed a deal with the Major League Baseball Players Association to sell digital “tokens” featuring real MLB players. Packs of tokens, priced from $5.99 to $8.49, can be purchased with a credit card. Player Tokens said its product is the first crypto-collectible… Read More

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