- Chiliz Chain is partnering with Crossmint, integrating their tools, and becoming the preferred chain for professional sports.
- The integration allows developers on Chiliz Chain to use Crossmint’s suite of tools, including embedded wallets, tokenization services, and NFT checkout options for digital collectibles and experiences.
- This collaboration aims to simplify the creation of blockchain-based fan engagement experiences for sports organizations, joining forces with Crossmint client LDV Innovation (working with sport properties worldwide) moving to the Chiliz Chain.
London, 17 Oct 2024:— Chiliz Group, the leading blockchain provider for sports and entertainment, today announced a strategic collaboration with Crossmint, the leading platform for companies building onchain. By integrating Crossmint’s suite of wallet, minting, and payment tools, Chiliz Chain will become Crossmint’s go-to chain for pro sports. LDV Innovation – who work with sport properties worldwide using Crossmint services – will also be making the move onto the Chiliz Chain.
This signifies a major step forward for both companies, enabling developers and sports organizations to leverage the power and reach of the Chiliz Chain for their future sports-related blockchain projects. The chain boasts a robust ecosystem specifically designed for the high-performance needs of the sports and entertainment industry.
Crossmint allows enterprises to easily build and deploy onchain applications for mainstream users via simple APIs and no-code dashboards. It consolidates all of their needs into a single platform, without requiring extensive blockchain expertise or holding cryptocurrency on their books. Customers include major brands like Mastercard, Etihad Airways, Red Bull, and Coinbase. Within the realm of pro sports, Crossmint has worked with AC Milan, Lionel Messi, Patrick Mahomes, Real Sociedad, and the ATP Tour.
Crossmint’s Powerful Suite of Tools Now Integrated with Chiliz Chain
Developers building on Chiliz Chain can now leverage Crossmint’s comprehensive suite of tools to streamline the creation, distribution, and sale of Fan Tokens and other onchain sports & entertainment experiences:
- Wallets: Chiliz Chain developers can now embed Crossmint wallets into their apps, making it easy for users to create and manage wallets using just their email, social accounts, or phone numbers.
- Tokenization: Creators and organizations on the Chiliz Chain can leverage Crossmint’s tokenization platform to create and distribute digital assets at scale.
- NFT Checkout: Projects on Chiliz Chain can now accept payment for digital collectibles and experiences from 190+ countries using credit, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or all major cryptocurrencies.
“This partnership is a major win for professional sports franchises looking to build onchain experiences that reach millions of fans,” said Alejandro Acuña Rodríguez, Crossmint’s Go-To-Market Lead. “By combining the infrastructure of Chiliz Chain with Crossmint’s tools, we’re making it easier than ever to create innovative and engaging applications for fans worldwide.”
Max Rabinovitch, Chief Strategy Officer of Chiliz, added, “We’re thrilled to partner with Crossmint to bring professional onchain sports experiences to the next level. The integration of Chiliz Chain with Crossmint’s best-in-class developer tools will empower creators and sports organizations to unlock new possibilities for fan engagement.”
Guillermo Heredia, LDV Innovation Founder & CEO, said “Our mission has always been to push the boundaries of how sports properties engage with their fans, and this partnership will allow us to do just that. By leveraging Chiliz’s ecosystem and Crossmint’s seamless wallet solutions, we’re creating innovative projects that will bring fans closer to the action in unprecedented ways.”
