OVAL3 becomes MLR’s exclusive Fantasy NFT partner
OVAL3, a leading rugby Web3 specialist, has been announced as the exclusive Fantasy NFT partner of Major League Rugby (MLR). The news comes as MLR, North America’s premier rugby league, kicks off its sixth season on February 17.
Exclusive Fantasy NFT partner for MLR
OVAL3 has worked to provide world-class immersive experiences and Web 3.0 engagement to rugby’s rapidly growing North American fan base. Major League Rugby has experienced growth in all key figures since 2017 and continues to attract new fans to the sport year on year.
With the 2031 (men’s) and 2033 (women’s) Rugby World Cups awarded to the United States, the sport is poised for unprecedented North American attention in the coming years.
As the exclusive Fantasy NFT partner of MLR, OVAL3 plans to take key learnings from its experience in fantasy rugby globally to create MLR’s first official fantasy game. The game will link rugby to NFTs and address the codes of today’s game on a Play & Own model.
The official MLR Fantasy NFT game is expected to launch midway through the 2023 MLR season.
Nic Benson, chief executive of Major League Rugby, said:
“We are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage with fans and invite new people to our exciting game. “This partnership with OVAL3 is key to this initiative, and to our efforts to position MLR among the most forward-looking sports properties in the North America.”
Proof of concept
OVAL3 has completed its first Proof of Concept (POC), selling 31 NFT cards with over 1000 bids at a total price of 12 ETH. This achievement highlights the enormous potential at the intersection of rugby and NFTs, and sets the stage for OVAL3’s upcoming partnership with Major League Rugby (MLR).
The success of the POC indicates a strong demand for rugby-related NFTs and further cements OVAL3’s position as a leader in the rapidly growing intersection of sports and Web3 technology.
Learn more about Proof of Concept here.
The future of OVAL3
OVAL3’s future plans will give players and fans the opportunity to build their teams with players from both the French and American leagues. The company is already in advanced negotiations with several other major rugby leagues ready to join the project.
OVAL3 is delighted to partner with Major League Rugby and bring rugby to the forefront of Web 3.0 engagement. The company believes that the intersection of rugby, gaming and NFTs is the future of sports fandom and is eager to bring this vision to life for MLR’s fans.
Tony Bouquier, CEO of OVAL3, said:
“We are very proud to have been chosen by Major League Rugby. After Ligue Nationale de Rugby (French league), this is the second league to join us, validating our concept and confirming the relevance of our project. Our ambition is to sign new leagues in the near future, not only in Europe, but also on other continents, to offer a never-before-seen and ever-richer experience.”
OVAL3 is a global leader at the intersection of rugby and Web3. The company has been at the forefront of innovation in fantasy rugby and has developed a deep understanding of the sport’s fans and their needs. OVAL3’s platform is designed to create immersive experiences that bring fans closer to the action and to create new revenue streams for rugby leagues around the world.
The partnership between OVAL3 and Major League Rugby represents a major step forward for the intersection of rugby, gaming and NFTs. OVAL3’s expertise in fantasy rugby and Web3 will bring a new level of engagement to MLR’s growing fan base and the launch of the official MLR Fantasy NFT game is highly anticipated.
With plans to expand to other major rugby leagues around the world, OVAL3 is well positioned to become the global leader at the intersection of rugby and Web3.
Launch of Alpha Marketplace
Exciting news for NFT enthusiasts as the Alpha marketplace is set to launch in just 2-3 weeks, with the first batch of alpha testers onboard to access the first auctions within the first week. This marks an important milestone for the platform, which has been eagerly awaited since its announcement.
Furthermore, the Alpha game is scheduled to go live in 2-3 months from now, providing a new opportunity for users to experience the platform’s unique offerings. As the launch date approaches, many are eager to see what the Alpha marketplace and game has in store for NFT collectors and enthusiasts alike.
About OVAL3
OVAL3 is a brand established in 2022 by Bamg Sports, a leading company in the industry that created the popular game Fantasy Rugby World, which has gained over 40,000 users worldwide.
The Bamg Sports team consists of distinguished shareholders and affiliates, including Antoine Dupont, captain of the French rugby team and the world’s best player in 2021, ERA2140, a venture studio specializing in Web3 technical development, Markchain, a communication agency dedicated to Web 3.0, and Pyrats Labs, a Web3 startup studio and consultant.
OVAL3’s primary goal is to merge the world of rugby with the world of Web 3.0 to provide users with a unique immersive experience.
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