The National Football League Alumni (NFLA) is partnering with Aventus, a parachain in the Polkadot ecosystem which helps organizations adopt Web3 – the new blockchain-based decentralized world wide web.
Together, the NFLA and Aventus will bring a complete Web3 experience, including digital collectibles and metaverse-based experiences. The partnership will empower retired NFL players by providing them with direct-to-fan communication with no geographical barriers, new revenue streams and – supporting the NFLA’s wider mission of “Caring For Our Own”.
The NFLA is the oldest, most well-known and well-respected retired player organization in professional sports, with membership comprising thousands of retired players, coaches, front office executives, spouses, cheerleaders, and avid fans.
The digital collectibles will not only give fans a piece of NFL history, but also offer a range of rewards and benefits, from signed merchandise to physical and metaverse-based experiences with some of the most well-respected NFL players in history and the opportunity to shape the future of the project by giving owners of the digital collectibles the opportunity to vote on key decisions such as future NFT drops.
Brad Edwards, CEO, NFL Alumni, said: “For almost 60 years, our mission has been to empower players in their post-NFL lives. This strategic partnership with Aventus enables us to even further expand our ability to achieve this mission, construct a more robust alumni-player NIL (name, image, likeness) vertical, and future proof the work we do for generations to come. The team at Aventus has made the process of understanding all the benefits that Web3 can offer our players and fans seamless, and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship together.”
Alan Vey, Founder & CEO, Aventus, added: “Next-generation technologies like Web3 and metaverse have huge potential to benefit us all and we’re excited to partner with the NFLA to help them realize this potential and support the important work they do.”
About Aventus
Aventus is a one-stop shop for the entertainment industry’s Web3, AI and metaverse needs. Formed in 2020, Aventus helps you capitalize on the full potential of these next-generation technologies to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and improve customer experiences.
Powered by veterans from across blockchain, the entertainment industry and big tech, and a mission to make the benefits of next-gen tech accessible to all, Aventus is the go-to partner for leading businesses across music, film, art, sports and gaming, among others.
Having invested tens of millions of dollars in its enterprise-grade technology to date, Aventus takes care of the strategy and technology, so you can focus on the desired commercial results without the complexity. A dedicated team with deep technology and sector expertise scopes your specific use case, builds a customized strategy for your business, and maintains your optimized solution from our extensive product suite to support transformation and growth.
For more information, visit www.aventus.io, or follow us on Twitter at @AventusNetwork and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/aventusnetwork.
About NFLA
Founded in 1967 by a small group of successful retired NFL players, the National Football League Alumni is the oldest, most well-known and well-respected retired player organization in professional sports. Membership includes thousands of retired players, coaches, front office executives, spouses, cheerleaders, and avid fans. A primary mission of NFL Alumni is “Caring for Our Own” as we inform, assist, and serve players in their post-NFL lives. Alumni are offered a diverse package of medical, business, and legal services to help keep them and their families healthy, productive, and connected to the league and their former teammates. NFLA is a non-profit organization.