{"id":3171,"date":"2022-02-08T10:49:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T10:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportsnewsnetwork.net\/?p=3171"},"modified":"2022-02-08T10:49:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T10:49:27","slug":"talon-esports-secures-nft-deal-with-yesports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportsnewsnetwork.net\/?p=3171","title":{"rendered":"Talon Esports secures NFT deal with Yesports"},"content":{"rendered":"

Southeast Asian esports organisation <\/span>Talon Esports has announced a partnership with esports-focused NFT marketplace <\/span>Yesports.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>As a result of the partnership, Talon Esports will launch a series of NFTs based on the organisation\u2019s Thailand-based Arena of Valor (ROV) team.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Image credit: Talon Esports \/ Yesports<\/span><\/p>\n

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In 2021, the organisation secured a partnership with the decentralised finance suite <\/span>Yieldly, <\/span>the company behind Yesports<\/span><\/a>. The partnership saw Talon Esports create educational content around Yieldly\u2019s ecosystem.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To celebrate the partnership, Yesports will introduce a \u2018Partnership NFT Collectible\u2019 giveaway this week. These NFTs are expected to unlock fan access and perks for its holder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sean Zhang, CEO of Talon Esports, commented: \u201cWeb 3.0, NFTs and the Metaverse are going to create unique and exciting ways in which we can engage with fans. We are thrilled to be working with Yesports in developing this future.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHaving seen the plans of real and virtual work utility, eco-conscious strategy and a great line <\/span>of esports teams, we cannot be more thrilled as we develop these experiences that will <\/span>provide genuine value for our fans.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

According to the release, Yesports\u2019 vision is to deliver an \u2018unrivalled esports-centric Web 3.0 platform\u2019 that allows fans to participate in the metaverse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yesports has cited that Talon\u2019s NFTs will eventually grant holders a variety of perks. This includes signed merchandise drops and online meet-and-greet sessions with players, as <\/span>well as announcements regarding future NFT drops.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sebastian Quinn, CEO of Yesports, added: \u201cWith our partnerships, Yesports becomes the world\u2019s largest esports-focused NFT marketplace with over 16.5m fans from the get-go and represents the beginning of a new generation in esports fan engagement \u2013 one that takes place in Web 3.0.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to deliver real-world utility into the NFTs themselves and give them a multitude of functionalities well beyond just a beautiful collector\u2019s item.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Esports Insider says: It\u2019s certainly an interesting time within the esports industry as NFT partnerships start to flesh out and become more than just creating and owning a token. Only time will tell whether this partnership will be successful as it heavily replies on demand. Nevertheless, it\u2019s good to see fan engagement opportunities being discussed alongside the NFT token\u2019s launch. <\/span><\/p>\n

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