The alpha:
- In a major step towards integrating blockchain technology into the realm of global sporting events, Platinium Group, a primary ticketing provider for Formula 1, will usher in a new era of ticketing. The Monaco Grand Prix, held May 26-28, will serve as the starting point for the issuance of NFT race tickets.
- To achieve this, Platinium Group has teamed up with Elemint, a renowned blockchain infrastructure company, and Bary, a leading Web3 company. The tickets are minted on Polygon.
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The Monaco Grand Prix is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and important motor races in the world. It is one of the signature events of the Formula 1 calendar and has been held annually since 1929. Now tradition is intertwined with innovation.
This groundbreaking move not only gives access to the highly acclaimed race, but also provides continued benefit to NFT cardholders. Post-event benefits, such as hospitality privileges and future race discounts, are part of the package to drive brand loyalty among collectors.
Elemint CEO Jacques-Henri Eyraud stated in a press release that the application of blockchain in event ticketing extends beyond Formula 1, pointing to a wider impact on the sports and entertainment world.
According to Eyraud in the press release, “Web3 technologies enable us to create ticketing solutions that are more secure, more adaptable and tailored to the unique requirements of each event. This transformation paves the way for a more personalized, exciting experience for fans across all sports leagues.”
The inaugural run of this technology at the Monaco Grand Prix is expected to give selected NFT holders access to the event’s most exclusive party. This mix of technology and usability could set a new trend in ticket sales for high-profile sporting events around the world.
While this is Formula 1’s first foray into NFT ticketing, it is not their first collaboration in the crypto world. In 2021, Formula 1 and Crypto.com signed a $100 million deal that gave the crypto exchange premium branding spots during the British Grand Prix and prime advertising space on trackside billboards.
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Editor’s Note: This article was written by an nft now contributor in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-4.
