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Animoca Brands has joined forces with Chiliz, enhancing the SportFi ecosystem by becoming a new validator on the Chiliz Chain. This partnership is set to transform fan engagement in sports through innovative blockchain technology. Chiliz is at the forefront of the SportFi movement, merging the sports industry with blockchain-based financial interactions. This innovation offers fans a deeper connection with their favorite sports brands. Animoca Brands, a leader in blockchain innovation, is now a key player in Chiliz's blockchain network, improving its decentralization and governance. The collaboration is poised to drive the development of sport-based Web3 applications, cementing Chiliz's position as a leading infrastructure provider in sports and entertainment. Animoca Brands' role as a node validator on the Chiliz Chain underscores its commitment to influencing the future direction of the SportFi ecosystem and integrating into a vibrant ecosystem of elite sports brands and Web3 sports operators. The Chiliz Chain operates using the Proof of Stake Authority (PoSA) node, with a network of validators including Ankr, Paribu, and more. These validators play a vital role in the network's governance and security, facilitating the creation of Fan Tokens, NFTs, and decentralized applications (dApps), and ensuring the integrity of transactions and smart contracts. As Chiliz Chain becomes a hub for sports brands in Web3, it offers a platform for innovative SportFi applications. The chain features over 80 Fan Tokens from top sports clubs, exchangeable on various marketplaces. The broader Chiliz ecosystem includes community apps, custodial solutions, and emerging DeFi lending and DEX solutions. The entry of Animoca Brands into the Chiliz ecosystem signals a significant advancement for Chiliz as a leading blockchain infrastructure in sports and entertainment. This partnership is expected to influence GameFi, DeFi, and SportFi, forming a strategic alliance to shape these interconnected digital domains. Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, highlighted the significance of this partnership: “Becoming a participant in the Chiliz Chain is an opportunity to meld our expertise in NFTs and gaming with the robust sports and entertainment Chiliz ecosystem. We have already seen the rise of DeFi and GameFi, and we believe that SportFi represents the next major growth area that will redefine fan engagement and create new financial dynamics in the sports industry. We look forward to the impactful innovations that will emerge from this collaboration.” Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz, also shared his enthusiasm: “We're not just operational; we're spearheading SportFi through the Chiliz Chain. Bringing Animoca Brands onboard as a validator heralds a pivotal acceleration in our journey to become the de facto blockchain for sports and Web3 convergence, bringing more value to sports properties, fans, users, and blockchain developers.”

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Chiliz Welcomes Animoca Brands to SportFi Ecosystem