Tom Brady, in partnership with Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka, has launched a new non-fungible token platform called “Autograph,” which is a fitting name for the two icons’ collaboration.
Their tandem highlights the rising demand for minted digital arts, a testament to the next big thing in virtual assets.
NFTs are basically digital files that cannot be copied (which exactly makes them really valuable). This new breed of digital assets runs on the Ethereum blockchain.
NFTs can be anything under the sun, in fact, they can be physical items, too, and what makes them unique and even more special is they are equipped with technology that makes it impossible for anyone to copy or duplicate them.
Brady, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback of the NFL, is one of the sport’s pioneers when it comes to NFT ventures.
Sports powerhouse
The ”Autograph” is co-chaired by Brady and internet entrepreneur Richard Rosenblatt. It will sell digital memorabilia from Brady, Osaka, and other sports giants such as hockey star Wyane Gretzky, and skateboarder Tony Hawk. Osaka, being one of Brady’s major partners, will be on the advisory board.
But even though this NFT venture is big, it isn’t Brady’s first foray into the world of blockchain tech. Previously, she and his wife Gisele Bundchen had taken an equity stake in FTX Trading, which allowed them to acquire crypto assets.
Sports experience, redefined
Brady is proud of what Autograph is trying to achieve. According to him, the platform was specifically created to allow sports fans and collectors to officially acquire iconic moments in the world of sports and entertainment.
The platform is redefining fans’ experience when it comes to sports, and was made to provide them with a closer and more immersive experience.
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