If you thought NFTs were just about collectibles, this week’s drops aim to change your perception. From exclusive access tokens to news making fundraising efforts, the use
case for NFT keeps growing along with the user base. On Deck presents the world’s most important drops with NFTs from Sports Illustrated, Wladimir Klitschko, Marvel, Sigur Ros, NCAA Basketball, The GRAMMY Awards, NBA, and more!
Legends of old are ready for a new game as Emmit Smith, Dick Butkus, and Jerry Rice make their NFT debut on the Tezos blockchain.
Sports Illustrated is ready to kick things off on OneOf with their inaugural NFT drop, Legends of the Gridiron. Featuring 3 all-time-greats, Smith, Butkus, and Rice are showcased in animations of their signature poses alongside their historic Sports Illustrated covers. Beyond the icon’s prized tokens, a rare “Greatest
Play That Never Was” artwork featuring the 3 Hall of Famers will also be made available in extremely limited editions. Legendary drops will continue to impress as Shaq, Muhammad Ali and more are on the horizon at OneOf.
Legends of the Gridiron are available at OneOf today.
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Troubling times breed unique opportunities, and in this case the chance for a movement to affect change.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has left millions of people in need of direct financial support and medical attention. With world champion heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko leading the fight, citizens of the world can now directly contribute to relief efforts. 30,000 Vandal for Ukraine NFTs ranging from Satin, Glass,
and Translucent rarities (priced at .04 - 4 ETH), are available to purchase now with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Red Cross, UNICEF Ukraine, and the Ukrainian relief fund. An exclusive Chrome 1/1 NFT is also available to purchase via a live auction with bidding starting at 100 ETH. Your Vandal NFT will be remembered as a historic token, as this defining moment shapes the way the world views NFTs.
Show your support for the Ukrainian people by purchasing a Vandal for Ukraine at OpenSea now.
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The hits keep coming on VeVe with the release of Uncanny X-Men #96.
Another key issue is here with the debut appearance of Dr Moira MacTagger in this classic X-Men issue. Arriving in VeVe’s signature blind box drop format, fans will have an equal opportunity to land one of 5 rare variant covers, including the extremely limited Secret Rare cover. This isn't just pure eye candy though.
Each NFT is a fully readable digital comic that can also be displayed right in your room thanks to the included in-app AR tech.
Uncanny X-Men #96 will be available at VeVe.me on 3/11.
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Returning to Candy with a new collection, Sweet Futures is back with a hot new NCAA basketball NFT collection.
3 budding superstars are first on the court as Bryce McGowens, Blake Wesley and Jalen Duren get ready to wow us in a variety of rare NFTs. Ranging from Core to Legendary, Sweet Futures NFTs feature a mix of limited edition and exclusive 1/1 digital animations. Preserved on the Palm blockchain, these tokens are premium
collectibles that, thanks to Web 3 tech, will now live on forever. Stay tuned to Candy for more upcoming Sweet Futures drops, as the young NCAA star drops are just getting started.
The Sweet Futures collection is live at sweetfutures.candy.com now.
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Putting their typical unique twist on whatever they touch, the Icelandic musical force known as Sigur Ros begins building in the Web 3 space by offering a free NFT.
Titled Glingur, Sigur Ros’ new NFT will act as an access token to their Discord community, and new website. Once you collect your Glingur and make it on site, get ready to receive direct access to gated news, touring info, and more. Think of this as the evolution of fan clubs. For fans concerned about the environmental
impact of NFTs, these tokens were created on the eco-friendly Polygon blockchain, which is widely considered one of the most energy efficient blockchains.
Claim your Glingur at heimr.sigurros.com/claim now.
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2022 is expected to be the year that music and NFTs find their synergy, and The Recording Academy is looking to have a voice in that conversation.
Ahead of the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, OneOf will be releasing the first ever NFTs from the iconic music awards. Collectors and music fans will have the opportunity to own prized experiences showcasing awards, nominees, and recipients of the past and upcoming GRAMMYs. These pop culture moments will be memorialized by
the best crypto artists in the game, making them art you can treasure forever.
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards NFTs will are available on OneOf today.
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NBA Top Shot continues to throw down their blazing hot All-Star VIP Pass auctions with drops this week from the Suns, Kings, Warriors and more.
Top Shot, the game changing, trailblazing collectible NFT project is partnering with the NBA to release 30 exclusive 1/1 team NFTs. For the next 5 years, the lucky holder of each All-Star VIP Pass will own the ultimate access to the NBA via tickets to the All-Star game, All-Star Saturday Night game, exclusive meet and
greets, merch, photoshoots, and more. This is a must have NFT for the top NBA and NFT fans.
All-Star VIP Passes will be auctioned each day at NBA Top Shot.
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