NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski has partnered with NFTs marketplace OpenSea to release five digital trading cards featuring Super Bowl moments. The NFTs will feature Gronkowski’s career highlights and are designed by visual arts studio Black Madre.
Gronkowski spoke on why he decided to enter the digital assets space in an interview with CNBC. “I see what’s going on, and it’s just exploding,” he said. “I wanted my fans that are living in the digital world to be able to get a piece of this action.”
The hand illustrations will emulate iconic plays from the Super Bowls Gronkowski participated in. Additionally, Gronkowski will also sign the digital cards. These NFTs will not include NFL team logos however, as OpenSea doesn’t have licensing permission from the league.
“With the rapid success of NFT’s across platforms like NBA Topshop and Opensea, I wanted to take the business into my own hands and be the first professional athlete to launch my own NFT collection,” Gronkowski said in a press release.
Gronkowski NFT To Be Available On The Ethereum Blockchain
The NFTs will be available on the Ethereum blockchain. The collectibles are four moments, 87 editions each, from Gronkowski’s appearances in Super Bowl XLIX, LI, LIII, and LV. In addition to the 348 NFTs, one “refractor card” will be auctioned as well. The owner of this NFT will receive a meet and greet with Rob Gronkowski at an NFL game next season.
OpenSea CTO Alex Attalah added that this Gronk offering is the first of its kind on the platform. The sale will be part of OpenSea drops, a new initiative meant to highlight “exceptional content in the growing NFT space.”
The NFTs will be available for auction for 48 hours on GRONKNFT.com, between March 11 and March 13. Payments can only be made in ETH and they will not accept credit cards. Users must also set up an OpenSea account and a MetaMask wallet.
Corey has been involved in media and writing since graduating from the illustrious Howard University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. While relatively new to the cryptocurrency world, he has been writing since 2012 with most contributions coming in the sports world on websites such as LakersNation.com and DodgerBlue.com. Corey is also an avid sports fan who closely follows the Lakers, Cowboys, Dodgers, WWE, and UFC.
The future of nonfungible token (NFT) lending platform BendDAO has caused further disarray in the cryptocurrency space as several...
Our Partners
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
