It has been less than a year since NBA Top Shot served as an introduction for many sports fans into the world of NFTs, and now the NFL is lining up a similar arrangement. In September, the leagueannounced a partnershipwith the company that runs Top Shot, Dapper Labs, and now we know the name of the service that will distribute the video highlight clips that make up the âMomentsâ that become NFTs: NFL All Day.
This effort is separate from the Ticketmaster-powered NFTs that the NFL is tying to selected games this season (likethe Lionsâ annual Thanksgiving appearance on national TV), but launching the branding now doesnât feel like a coincidence. There will be many blockchain and NFT discussions amongst family members on Thursday, between these NFL promotions and even the Macyâs parade.
NFL All Day will use the Dapper Labs Flow blockchain just like Top Shot, with the trading and showcasing of Moments happening on the All Day platform.
NFL All Day isnât ready to launch yet, butthe website hosting its waitlist has been updated, promising visitors that they can experience âthe future of fandomâ via digital video collectibles. From what we can see in a thread posted on Twitter, it appears things will be very similar to NBA Top Shot. You can buy randomized packs of Moments, with each one assigned some level of rarity. Theyâre also advertising âMeltsâ that combine more than one play into a Moment.
Image: NBA Top ShotThe explosive initial popularity of Top Shot suggests the possibility there is an audience for this among the hundreds of millions of NFL fans. Until more features launch, however, itâs unclear exactly what theyâll do with these collectibles once they have them or if the marketplace can maintain popularity as it grows to accommodate more users who all anticipate uncovering rare finds in their packs.
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