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- The International 2018 winner OG has signed a multi-year deal with blockchain platform Socios.com.
- Socios.com will create OG Fan Tokens that are tradeable against the Chiliz ($CHZ) digital currency, and let fans enter contests, vote on team decisions, and more.
- Socios.com previously announced the Fan Token in partnership with soccer clubs Paris Saint-Germain, West Ham United, and Juventus.
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, the winning team of Dota 2‘s The International 2018, has announced a multi-year partnership with blockchain platform Socios.com to create a fan token that ties into interactive experiences and attempts to boost engagement.
The OG Fan Token is backed by digital currency Chiliz ($CHZ), which was first listed on the Binance DEX on July 1. Fans will be able to purchase, earn, or seek out OG Fan Tokens via the Socios.com app, and use the tokens to try to win unique experiences, participate in team polls, and access merchandise and other features, according to a release.
Socios.com recently partnered with a trio of prominent soccer clubs—Paris Saint-Germain, West Ham United, and Juventus—to launch the Fan Token. OG is the first esports team to launch a token via Socios.com, and the OG Fan Token will be available in Q4 2019 and tradeable against the Chiliz currency.
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“Socios.com is an exciting and innovative way for us to offer our fans new experiences, a means to engage with the team they love, and a part to play in the decision-making process of the club,” said OG CEO Johan “n0tail” Sundstein, in a release. “We are proud to be the first esports partner of Socios.com in shaping the future of entertainment, alongside big sports names such as Juventus, West Ham United, and Paris Saint-Germain.”
NRG Esports announced a similar deal with Enjin for team-branded tokens in February 2018, although the companies haven’t made further announcements about the partnership since.
