NBA Top Shot has been evolving throughout the 2021-22 season. While prices are down, the product remains the preeminent sports NFT brand on the market today. On June 7, Dapper Labs will try to generate yet more buzz with a small set of moments revolving around one of the best […]
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Dapper Labs Looks to Land Knockout Punch with First UFC Strike NFT Release
The long-awaited partnership between Dapper Labs and the UFC has finally come to fruition, as the sports NFT leader will drop its first UFC Strike packs on Sunday, Jan. 23. The first drop will feature 100,000 “Fully Loaded†packs at a cost of $50 each. UFC Strike follows in Top […]
Unexpected Bottlenecks in NBA Top Shot Challenges Frustrate Budget Collectors
When NBA Top Shot introduced its frequent Flash Challenges, collectors hoped they would allow regular access to rewards like free packs and exclusive moments. Instead, many users are now complaining about bottlenecks that make seemingly accessible challenges expensive to complete. In the latest example of this trend, collectors could earn […]
NBA Top Shot Challenges: How High-Stake Quests for Exclusive Moments and Free Packs Work
From its launch, NBA Top Shot stood out from the NFT competition by offering a slick interface and video moments in contrast to the static art pieces other companies sold. But beyond that, Dapper Labs has found a multitude of ways to keep collectors engaged, with its regular challenges arguably […]
Steph Curry Releases Commemorative NFTs to Celebrate New 3-Point Record
Last Tuesday, Steph Curry hit the 2,974th career 3-pointer of his storied NBA career, breaking the record previously held by Ray Allen. Now, investors and fans can grab their part of the record by purchasing Curry’s commemorative NFT collection honoring his achievement. Curry launched the series, known as the 2974 […]
Sports NFTs: Candy, Topps, Panini and NBA Top Shot All Drop New Products in October
Whether you think that NFTs are the future of collectibles or something between a fad and an outright scam, sports NFTs aren’t going away anytime soon. More products are hitting the market every week, with new and established companies distributing offerings from a variety of sports over the last few […]
WNBA NFTs Debuting on NBA Top Shot on Friday with First Common Pack Drop
The WNBA is coming to NBA Hot Shot this week as the popular NFT platform will release its first WNBA: Best of 2021 common packs this Friday. Each pack will contain three moments from the 2021 WNBA season. Users can purchase a pack for $9. Wilson moment shows potential for […]
Sports NFTs: Panini Releases Baseball Sets on Blockchain, NBA Top Shot Market Rebounds
Panini America continued its foray into sports NFTs on Monday, as it began dropping its 2021 Prizm Baseball NFT packs for collectors. Each $10 pack contains three cards of varying rarity, with inserts saved for later pack drops. Panini baseball NFTs attract tepid prices The first of those inserts appeared […]
NBA Top Shot Blankets Playoffs with Packs, Moments, Challenges
The NBA playoffs have produced a laundry list of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and memorable moments leading up to the Finals. That’s given NBA Top Shot plenty of material to work with throughout the playoffs, and more than a few opportunities to try out some new ideas as the NFT platform continues […]
Sports NFTs Suffer in the Wake of Falling Crypto Prices
The price of Bitcoin fell from a high of more than $63,000 in mid-April to a low of less than $32,000 at various times in June. Ethereum peaked at over $4,100, only to fall to under $1,800 on Saturday. And while cryptocurrency prices have begun to rebound, the damage seems […]
NBA Top Shot: Collector Scores Control Access to Rare Packs; Playoff Moments Dropping Soon
As NBA Top Shot grew in popularity in early 2021, it became more and more difficult for individual users to snag rare or legendary packs during drops. While everyone – or at least most collectors – had the opportunity to get in line, only a small percentage won each lottery […]
The NFT Bubble May Have Broken, but Sports Collectibles Show Some Resilience
Anyone closely following the NFT space has noticed that the market has cooled in recent weeks following a burst of interest in non-fungible tokens earlier this spring. But a recent story by Protos examined just how far interest in these products, including some sports NFTs, has actually fallen. According to […]
MomentRanks Adds DFS Game Using NBA Top Shot Moments for Lineup Construction
NBA Top Shot leads the world of sports NFTs in 2021, due in large part to its highly polished product that offers collectors more than just static cards. Now, there’s another use for those moments: playing daily fantasy sports with them. The MomentRanks.com website has launched a DFS game in […]
Cryptocurrency Plunge Sends WAX, Topps MLB NFT Prices Tumbling
Over the past week, cryptocurrency prices have dropped significantly. As of Monday afternoon, Bitcoin had fallen nearly 27% over the last seven days, while Ethereum fell 19% over the same period. Smaller cryptocurrencies also felt the pinch, and that meant falling prices for Topps MLB NFTs as well. WAX, the […]
Sports NFTs: NBA Top Shot Throwdowns Hit or Miss, Breaking Down Topps 1952 Redux Set
Since NBA Top Shot took off and became a phenomenon in January, every pack the site has released has delivered guaranteed value for buyers. Even if a collector opened the worst cards in a set, they could turn around and sell them for an immediate profit. But times have changed […]
Sports NFTs: Comparing NBA Top Shot to Topps MLB Collectibles
When it comes to sports NFTs, there are two names dominating the discussion right now: NBA Top Shot and Topps. Those who follow soccer know Sorare has also made a splash, and teams like the Golden State Warriors are beginning to enter the space as well. But in the United […]
NBA Top Shot: Legendary Holo Icons Return, Rebound Packs Improve Access
Collectors had the opportunity to pick up a legendary pack on NBA Top Shot for the first time in two months on Monday, though even those who weren’t among the lucky few with good queue positions were able to pick up a consolation prize. NBA Top Shot released its second […]
NBA Top Shot: Is the Era of Free Money Over for Investors?
By any objective measure, prices for NBA Top Shot moments are still high. As I’ve talked about before, opening a new pack still guarantees investors a profit, something that can rarely be said about sealed product for physical collectibles. But there’s no doubt that prices on the Top Shot marketplace […]
NBA Top Shot: Lucky Collectors Snag All-Stars, Cool Cats; New Tools Help Manage Your Collection
NBA Top Shot released two new packs over the past week, including a rare All-Star Game drop that included moments from all 20 players in the exhibition contest. But with demand as high as ever, only a small percentage of collectors actually snagged one of these products. NBA Top Shot […]
NBA Top Shot: Welcome to the Wild World of Digital Basketball Collectibles
If you’re interested in basketball, blockchains, or have simply been on the internet in the last two months, you’ve almost certainly heard of NBA Top Shot. Simply put, it’s a site that produces licensed digital collectibles that are akin to virtual basketball cards. But that one-sentence description doesn’t begin to […]