Autograph, a sports-focused NFT platform co-founded by Tom Brady, has announced a new partnership with the iconic basketball magazine SLAM.
The new deal will see SLAM create and distribute a variety of blockchain-based collectibles on Autograph, giving the platform's users exclusive access to 300-plus SLAM magazine covers that date back to the brand's 1994 debut. Together, the two companies hope to create engaging and interactive content that users will be excited to purchase and own.
"We intended to find a partner that was approaching the NFT space with high-quality curation and mainstream accessibility in mind," said Matt Aronson, President of SLAM’s parent company JDS Sports. It would appear then that -- slowly but surely -- Autograph is becoming the eminent sports-based NFT marketplace, a development underscored by the fact that the company's advisory board now includes a diverse range of superstar athletes, including Simone Biles, Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky, Tony Hawk, and more. "
Basketball Magazine Cover NFTs
SLAM Set to Launch Massive NFT Collection On Tom Brady's Autograph
Trend Themes
1. Sports Magazine Nfts - The creation and distribution of NBA covers NFTs by SLAM on Autograph has shown that the sports magazine industry can diversify into the NFT space.
2. Mainstream NFT Curation - The high-quality curation of NFTs and their accessibility in mainstream culture by Autograph and SLAM has disrupted the traditional art and collectibles industry.
3. Athlete Advisory Board - Autograph's creation of an athlete advisory board, including superstar athletes like Simone Biles, Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky, and Tony Hawk, has demonstrated the potential for collaboration and innovation in the sports and NFT industries.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Magazines - Sports magazines can leverage NFTs to engage their audience and create a new source of revenue through the creation and distribution of limited edition NFTs.
2. Fine Art and Collectibles - The NFT space is disrupting the traditional art and collectibles industry by creating a new form of digital art ownership that is accessible to a wider audience.
3. Professional Sports - The integration of NFTs into the professional sports industry offers new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and revenue generation through the creation and distribution of limited edition collectibles and experiences.