Seoul, 25 June, 2025 — Chiliz Group, the leading blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry, is proud to announce that TokenPost, Korea’s premier blockchain media platform, is joining as an official validator on Chiliz Chain. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in Chiliz’s expansion in the Korean market and opens new opportunities for blockchain innovation across sports and entertainment.
TokenPost is joining an elite group of validators including French state-owned energy giant EDF Group, football powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, Korea’s K League, global crypto exchange OKX, and gaming leader Animoca Brands. As only the second Korean organization in line to become a validator after K League, TokenPost’s participation underscores the growing importance of the Korean market in the global blockchain sports ecosystem.
The partnership was officially announced during the IXO 2025 conference in Korea, where Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz, delivered a keynote highlighting Korea’s central role in the company’s global strategy. During his speech, Dreyfus emphasized Korea’s position as a blockchain powerhouse, with 30 percent of the population interacting with crypto.
Chiliz has already established a significant presence in Korea through groundbreaking partnerships. The company partnered with NAVER Pay to launch Korea’s first Digital Assets Wallet on Chiliz Chain, attracting 200,000 users during the test launch. Chiliz also pioneered NFT-based ticketing at the 2025 NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship, the first implementation at a major domestic sporting event.
Through its K League partnership, the company continues its innovative match ball auction program, where fans purchase authenticated scoring balls using blockchain technology, with some fetching up to 3.5 million won.
This collaboration with TokenPost signals potential expansion beyond sports into Korea’s vibrant entertainment industry; opening doors for entertainment brands, including K-pop idol groups, to potentially join the Chiliz Chain ecosystem in the near future.
