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FIFA is making another strong move into the Web3 world. The global football authority has announced a partnership with Avalanche to build its own dedicated Layer-1 blockchain using Avalanche’s technology.
This marks a significant step in FIFA’s long-term vision to explore blockchain applications beyond just digital collectibles.
A Custom Blockchain Built on Avalanche
The new FIFA Blockchain will be built as a custom Avalanche Layer-1, utilizing Avalanche’s advanced infrastructure. Avalanche’s Layer-1s (previously referred to as subnets) are designed to offer high performance, flexibility, and scalability—qualities that suit large-scale organizations like FIFA.
The announcement follows Avalanche’s recent Avalanche9000 upgrade, which focuses on attracting developers to create custom blockchains tailored to specific needs.
Not FIFA’s First Blockchain Initiative
This isn’t FIFA’s first venture into the blockchain space. Back in 2022, ahead of the Qatar World Cup, FIFA launched an NFT collection on the Algorand blockchain. More recently, in April, FIFA hinted at migrating to an EVM-compatible network, signaling its continued interest in Web3 development.
Industry Still Watching Big Players
Although the initial NFT boom has cooled off, FIFA’s renewed focus on blockchain shows that enterprise interest hasn’t disappeared. Major organizations are still exploring how blockchain can enhance digital experiences, fan engagement, and data transparency.
John Nahas, Chief Business Officer at Ava Labs, noted in a press release that Avalanche is well-suited for building enterprise-level blockchain solutions—highlighting speed, flexibility, and security as key benefits.
What’s Next?
At the moment, FIFA’s known blockchain projects include its World Cup NFT collection and a digital collectibles marketplace. No further details have been shared yet about upcoming releases or features on the new blockchain.
Final Thoughts
FIFA’s collaboration with Avalanche marks a promising development for blockchain adoption in the sports world. As one of the largest sports organizations globally, FIFA’s move into building its own blockchain could inspire more institutions to explore custom Web3 solutions in the future.
Stay tuned to Coinwookies for more updates as this story develops.
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