CHICAGO – Chicago State University's Athletic Department announced today (Nov. 3) they are teaming up with BandwagonFanClub, Inc. to provide Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for CSU fans.
BangwagonFanClub, Inc. is creating three types of NFTs for CSU, all based on fan activity. Activity-based NFTs will be available for fans by participating in CSU Midnight Madness, collecting an overall Cougar Pride NFT, and purchasing season tickets for the basketball season.
Each NFT requires the fan to engage in an event to have access to the drop. Using cutting-edge technology, like non-fungible tokens, will create buzz among Cougar fans. Limited Edition NFTs will all be dropped of CSU's men's and women's basketball teams. Ownership of a limited edition NFT will provide fans an opportunity to engage with the athletes off the court. CSU's Athletic Department is taking an innovative step to increase fan engagement and boost ticket sales.
"Chicago State continues to demonstrate our commitment to innovation through our venture with BandwagonFanClub," said Chicago State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics,
Elliott Charles. "Harold Hughes and his team represent the visionary and entrepreneurial spirit that will cultivate a fresh and new take on the Chicago State Cougars fan experience. Our goal is to capture the excitement that we have surrounding our student-athletes, current and former, and their incredible achievements."
BandwagonFanClub, Inc. is a Greenville, South Carolina-based company emerging into the NFT space. Harold Hughes, CEO, takes a novel approach to the universal value of non-fungible tokens in that their utilization brings fans together. Harold says, "Our Proof of Experience blockchain connects fans with their favorite artists, athletes, teams, and entertainers in a way that truly creates community."
Markets for NFTs are on the rise, and BandwagonFanClub, Inc. is the company to watch.
Look out for the next drop of NFTs for all who purchase season tickets. Each NFT will have a unique experience linked for every fan who owns it. Find out more by purchasing your CSU season tickets
HERE.
ABOUT BANDWAGON:
Bandwagon (Greenville, SC) is a live event technology company that delivers solutions to help elevate the experiences of fans and event attendees. Their suite of products includes FanClub, their NFT enablement platform, which is powered by their Proof of Experience™ blockchain and IdealSeat (acquired in 2020), which is a simple ticketing solution for sub-5000 person events. To date, Bandwagon has minted more than 1.1 million tickets on the blockchain and are actively working with teams, entertainers, and brands to drive revenue through community engagement. Bandwagon is a Google Black Founders Fund recipient and is backed by Backstage Capital, Unseen Capital, Black Star Fund, and SC Launch. For more information, visit bandwagonfanclub.com or reach out to us at hey@bandwagonfanclub.com
ABOUT CHICAGO STATE ATHLETICS:
Chicago State University Athletics is comprised of 15 intercollegiate teams involving over 150 student-athletes that compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and volleyball. CSU held memberships in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and NCAA Division II before transitioning to NCAA Division I in 1994. Melvin Bland was the first CSU student-athlete to gain NAIA All-American status in 1974 as a wrestler. Fred Evans became the first black swimmer ever to win a national championship in 1975. CSU's women's basketball team earned a spot in the 2011 Women's Basketball Invitational and CSU's men's basketball team won the 2013 Great West Conference Tournament title and made an appearance in the CollegeInside.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). The Men's Outdoor Track & Field 4x100-Meter Relay team were 2019 Honorable Mention All-Americans and WAC Champions. Their feat marked the first time the Chicago State's men's track & field program was represented at the national meet.
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