VeChain and the UFC have partnered to introduce tokenized gloves equipped with NFC chips, debuting at UFC 300 on April 13.
As part of their relationship, VeChain has announced that they will introduce tokenized gloves in conjunction with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Through the VeChainThor network, these gloves, fitted with near-field communication (NFC) chips, will be able to monitor fight data and verify the authenticity of the gloves.
On the 13th of April, these gloves will debut at UFC 300. They will be tokenized so that their history and data may be recorded and preserved on VeChain’s blockchain.
The validity of these gloves will be validated through smart contracts on the VeChainThor network after the fight has concluded. Furthermore, these gloves will be sold as collector’s goods.
This action is regarded as a step forward in sports collectables, as well as an improvement in the level of fan participation and the integrity of sports.There has been a lack of consensus among members of the VeChain community on the introduction of tokenized gloves.
A few of the members are pretty excited about the innovative ways in which the VeChainThor network can be used for real-world assets. However, many are skeptical about the direct impact that this use will have on the amount of VTHO tokens that are consumed and the price of those tokens.
It is possible that the transaction fees that are created by the tokenization of gloves will not be large enough to have a significant impact on the value of the tokens, according to some who are skeptical.
The demand for this form of tokenized sports memorabilia market, on the other hand, would be enormous due to the widespread popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the interest in collectible and verifiable memorabilia that would be fueled by blockchain technology.
The success of this effort may serve as a model for the broader application of blockchain technology for reasons comparable to those of other fields, such as the entertainment and sports industries.
VeChain’s Broader Blockchain Initiatives
The cooperation with the UFC is just one example of how VeChain has been working to build blockchain solutions for various industries. VeChain recently released Marketplace-as-a-Service (MaaS), a codeless asset tokenization platform.
It simplifies the process of creating digital assets and managing them. This makes it possible for users to tokenize assets without requiring a significant amount of coding knowledge and it has the potential to broaden the appeal of blockchain technology and make it more accessible to people who are not technically savvy.
This trend results from VeChain’s ongoing efforts to simplify and make blockchain technology more applicable to real-world situations. Several sectors, including supply chain management and sustainability promotion are already utilising VeChain’s developed innovations.
VeChain strengthens its position in the blockchain industry, enhances the usability of its native tokens, VET and VTHO and increases the likelihood of their adoption by various stakeholders through these ongoing enhancements.
The long-term impact that VeChain’s activities, like the cooperation with the UFC and the launch of the MaaS platform would have on the price of VET is still a source of conjecture among investors and analysts.
While the immediate impact on token dynamics may be limited, the increased visibility and potential for market development could boost confidence and investment in vocational education and training.
Despite its debut, the price of VET has decreased by more than 12% and it is currently trading at $0.04304. It was previously reported that the massive cryptocurrency liquidations over the past 24 hours, surpassing $885 million, are the cause of this fall.