{"id":14932,"date":"2022-04-29T20:45:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T15:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/?p=14932"},"modified":"2022-04-29T20:45:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T15:15:41","slug":"espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady","title":{"rendered":"ESPN Signs NFT Deal with Tom Brady"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady\/#ESPN_Enters_the_NFT_Realm\" title=\"ESPN Enters the NFT Realm\">ESPN Enters the NFT Realm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady\/#Who_is_Tom_Brady\" title=\"Who is Tom Brady?\">Who is Tom Brady?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady\/#What_is_an_Autograph\" title=\"What is an Autograph?\">What is an Autograph?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady\/#What_is_the_Religion_of_Sports\" title=\"What is the Religion of Sports?\">What is the Religion of Sports?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady\/#Why_is_ESPN_Entering_the_NFT_Space\" title=\"Why is ESPN Entering the NFT Space?&nbsp;\">Why is ESPN Entering the NFT Space?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady\/#The_Dream_Team_Sports_and_NFT\" title=\"The Dream Team: Sports and NFT\">The Dream Team: Sports and NFT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/espn-signs-nft-deal-with-tom-brady\/#Parting_Thoughts\" title=\"Parting Thoughts\">Parting Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-espn-enters-the-nft-realm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESPN_Enters_the_NFT_Realm\"><\/span>ESPN Enters the NFT Realm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this month, Tom Brady\u2019s Web3 brand Autograph signed a multi-year deal, marking ESPN\u2019s entry into the NFT space. The collaboration gave rise to ESPN\u2019s NFT collection based on Tom Brady\u2019s docu-series named \u201cMan in the Arena: Tom Brady.\u201d The Religion of Sports produces the 10-part series co-founded by Tom Brady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ESPN NFT collection called \u201cMan in the Arena: Tom Brady Collection\u201d is available for sale on DraftKings Marketplace and aligns with the documentary\u2019s release, which can be viewed on ESPN+, Hulu or Disney+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three power players and one of the most famous sports people have contributed to the NFT world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-tom-brady\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Tom_Brady\"><\/span>Who is Tom Brady?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though he needs no introduction, Tom Brady is an NFL (National Football League) legend. One of the best players American Football has ever seen, Brady\u2019s 22-year career has witnessed some great moments. As quarterback for New England Patriots and currently, for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady\u2019s association with ESPN has been a longstanding one, with multiple iconic magazines featuring his most recent documentary produced by ESPN and ESPN\u2019s NFT collection that is set to feature Tom Brady. Tom Brady has also co-founded both Autograph and Religion of Sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-an-autograph\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Autograph\"><\/span>What is an Autograph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-founded by Tom Brady himself, Autograph is essentially a Web3 brand and an NFT platform focusing on sports, entertainment and culture. Autograph aims to launch creative digital collections with its headquarters in Los Angeles that leave users worldwide with an unforgettable experience.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-religion-of-sports\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Religion_of_Sports\"><\/span>What is the Religion of Sports?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another of Tom Brady\u2019s ventures, Religion of Sports, is a sports-focused storytelling platform that commemorates legendary moments from various sports. The platform inspires and excites sports enthusiasts with its tagline: We tell stories that make believers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-espn-entering-the-nft-space\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_ESPN_Entering_the_NFT_Space\"><\/span>Why is ESPN Entering the NFT Space?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ESPN has been a leading sports entertainment brand for years. The Walt Disney Company\u2019s indirect subsidiary ABC Inc owns 80% of ESPN. ESPN also has an OTT platform named ESPN+ and has produced the 10-part documentary on famous basketball player Michael Jordan called \u201cThe Last Dance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their recent production of Tom Brady\u2019s documentary lines up with the launch of the ESPN NFT as well. The Man in the Arena: Tom Brady NFT Collection, is the result of the combined efforts of Autograph and Religion of Sports. The collection can be viewed on Autograph.io exclusively and can be purchased from the DraftKings Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ESPN NFT collection comprises three magazine covers following Tom Brady\u2019s illustrious career, including the titles he won and his other achievements. Fifty of these NFTs will be signed by Tom Brady. The second collection, named \u201cBack in the Arena,\u201d will drop with the final episode of Tom Brady\u2019s ESPN-produced documentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An NFT derives its value from its popularity and utility. With big names like Tom Brady and ESPN involved, the popularity and the benefit of owning an NFT with ESPN\u2019s name attached to it automatically gains immense value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ESPN\u2019s NFT Collection featuring Brady is valued between $100 to $500 per token. The 50 tokens signed by Tom Brady are valued at $500, whereas the \u201cTom Brady: Legacy\u201d covers are available for $250. The rest of the 250 \u201cTom Brady: Greatest of All Time\u201d covers are available for $100 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-dream-team-sports-and-nft\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dream_Team_Sports_and_NFT\"><\/span>The Dream Team: Sports and NFT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ESPN NFT Collection\u2019s popularity is a nod in the direction of Sports NFTs, which are extremely popular with investors and collectors. Previously, Sports <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFTs<\/a> in the form of memorabilia with the utility of giving physical collectibles or exclusive match passes have been extremely popular. Currently valued at $14 billion, the sports segment of NFTs alone is expected to touch $75 billion. This prediction is based on the value of Dapper Labs, the most prominent Sports NFT Marketplace, which doubled from $361 million in 2019 to $700 million in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular Sports NFTs are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Statue of LeBron &#8211; $21.6 Million (Basketball)<\/li><li>MLB Champions Brett Gardner &#8211; $21.28 Million (Basketball)<\/li><li>Jermall Charlo: Lions Only GOLD ULTIMATE &#8211; $19.1 Million (Boxing)<\/li><li>Michael Jordan SportPunk &#8211; $5.06 Million (Basketball)<\/li><li>Rare Diego Maradona 2020-21 &#8211; $4.3 Million (Football\/Association Football\/Soccer)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parting-thoughts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parting_Thoughts\"><\/span>Parting Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ESPN\u2019s entry into NFTs through the multi-year deal with Autograph starts with Tom Brady but will not end there. ESPN\u2019s 40+ year legacy and impact in the Sports industry transforming into the digital zone will be one to grab a lot of attention in the coming years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ESPN Enters the NFT Realm Earlier this month, Tom Brady\u2019s Web3 brand Autograph signed a multi-year deal, marking ESPN\u2019s entry into the NFT space. 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