Binance, a blockchain ecosystem and digital asset exchange platform that combines digital technology and finance, announced on Thursday that it has kicked off an exclusive, multi-year Non-fungible Tokens (NFT) partnership with Portuguese international football player and five-time Ballon D’or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
To introduce Ronaldo’s supporters to Web3 and provide them with a gateway into the world of NFTs, Binance will launch a worldwide advertising campaign.
A Non-fungible Token (NFT) is basically a digital asset or cryptographic asset that differs from a fungible token by having a special identifying code and information. They cannot be sold or swapped for comparable value, much like cryptocurrencies.
According to a report by Technavio, the global NFT market size is expected to grow by $147.24B from 2021 to 2026 at a compounded annual growth rate of 35.27 per cent.
What’s next?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Binance will produce a number of collections for sale only on the Binance NFT marketplace. Later this year, the first collection will be made available and it will include designs made with Ronaldo.
Binance Founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao, says, “Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world’s best footballers and has transcended sport to become an icon in multiple industries. He has amassed one of the world’s most dedicated fan bases through his authenticity, talent, and charity work. We are thrilled to provide his fans with exclusive engagement opportunities to connect with Ronaldo and own a piece of iconic sports history.”
Cristiano Ronaldo, says, “My relationship with the fans is very important to me, so the idea of bringing unprecedented experiences and access through this NFT platform is something that I wanted to be a part of. I know the fans are going to enjoy the collection as much as I do.”
The Cristiano Ronaldo NFT collections will be available exclusively on Binance NFT. Registered Binance users in select countries will also be able to purchase the collections using Binance Pay.
Binance says it is taking the experience of being a sports fan to new heights with this partnership. Additionally, it will strengthen current alliances with the Brazilian Football Confederation, S.S. Lazio (IT), FC Porto, and the Argentine Football Association (PT).
Brief about Binance
Founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao and Yi He, Binance is a blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume.
The company claims to provide the world’s most secure exchange for individual and institutional investors and features an “unmatched” portfolio of blockchain products and offerings including, crypto trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralisation and infrastructure solutions, among others.
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