Sporting Crypto Podcast

Blockchain Partners in Sport Ft. HBAR CEO Charles Adkins

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The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back!

 

In this episode we're joined by:

• Charles Adkins, CEO @ HBAR Foundation

 

In S2 Ep. 9 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to HBAR CEO Charles Adkins about blockchain partners in sport, why NFTs were the 'Napster' moment for sports IP and why decentralised fan ID is the 'holy grail' for this intersection.

 

Timstamps

  • 00:22 Evolution of fan tokens and NFTs in sports
  • 02:00 Blockchain enabling data ownership for fans
  • 05:08 Legal challenges around IP rights in sports NFTs
  • 07:32 Fan tokens evolving into closed-loop engagement systems
  • 10:01 Impact of FTX collapse on sports sponsorships
  • 13:07 Regulatory hurdles for crypto partnerships in US sports
  • 17:34 Market volatility affecting blockchain sponsorship deals
  • 20:30 Rights holders with advanced web3 strategies
  • 24:53 Unified fan ID as the holy grail for sports
  • 31:57 Media rights challenges and fan data monetization

 

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