Simone Biles Set to Launch First-Ever NFT Collection Via Autograph
Niko Pajkovic — September 1, 2021 — Tech
References: autograph.io & forbes
American Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is the latest superstar athlete to partner with Autograph, an NFT platform cofounded by Tom Brady, to release a range of digital collectibles powered by blockchain technology -- i.e., non-fungible tokens. In addition, Biles will become a member of Autograph's advisory board, joining other prominent athletes, including Tony Hawk, Naomi Osaka, Tiger Woods, and Derek Jeter.
According to Biles, the collection will consist of over 10,000 one-of-a-kind NFTs, with a starting price of $12 US. The new digital content will only be available on Autograph.io and DraftKings Marketplace, another newly launched sports-specific NFT platform.
“As I look ahead in my career, I’m really interested in diversifying my creative skills and connecting with my fans in a new way,” said Biles, about her decision to embark on producing a digital-only collection of NFTs.
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According to Biles, the collection will consist of over 10,000 one-of-a-kind NFTs, with a starting price of $12 US. The new digital content will only be available on Autograph.io and DraftKings Marketplace, another newly launched sports-specific NFT platform.
“As I look ahead in my career, I’m really interested in diversifying my creative skills and connecting with my fans in a new way,” said Biles, about her decision to embark on producing a digital-only collection of NFTs.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
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