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ποΈ Blockchain Partners in Sport Ft. HBAR Foundation CEO Charles Adkins
In S2 Ep. 9 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to HBAR CEO Charles Adkins about blockchain partners in sport.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back with Episode 9! π¨
In this episode, we're joined by:
β’ Charles Adkins, CEO @ The HBAR Foundation
We discuss:
π₯οΈ Why NFTs were the 'Napster' moment for sports IP
β How the FTX implosion impacted sports x Web3
βοΈ How blockchains & networks like Hedera want to partner with sports teams & leagues
π€ How token prices impact deals in this space
π©βπ» Tech integration > sponsor placement
ποΈ What turns him off in a pitch from a sports team
β½οΈ What a good sports IP pitch looks like to a blockchain
π± Why decentralised fan ID is the 'holy grail' for this intersection
ποΈ Listen on any podcast player
πΉοΈ Watch on YouTube
Supported by The HBAR Foundation
Sponsored by Credenza
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