Series will bring new, unmatched inventory to
collectors - with 3D and animated interpretations of Sports
Illustrated covers of iconic athletes like Wayne Gretzky
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, a global
commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around
the world, announced the launch of a series of exclusive NFTs
through a strategic partnership with OneOf, a premier green NFT
platform for communities across music, sports, and lifestyle.
Through this partnership, eBay combines its global reach and
unmatched inventory – and OneOf's eco-conscious Web3 technology –
to continue to bring a seamless experience that allows enthusiasts
to buy and sell high passion and high value items with
confidence.
"NFTs and blockchain technology are revolutionizing the
collectibles space, and are increasingly viewed as an investment
opportunity for enthusiasts," said Dawn
Block, VP Collectibles, Electronics and Home at eBay.
"Through our partnership with OneOf, eBay is now making coveted
NFTs more accessible to a new generation of collectors everywhere.
This builds upon our commitment to deliver high passion, high value
items to the eBay community of buyers and sellers."
eBay's first-ever "Genesis" NFT Collection will feature 3D and
animated interpretations of the iconic athletes featured on Sports
Illustrated covers over the years, the first of which – available
beginning today at eBay.com/oneofgretzkynft – features
record-breaking Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.
"Forty years ago, I was grateful to be on the cover of Sports
Illustrated, it was a monumental moment in my life," says
Wayne Gretzky, Sportsman of the
Year. "I'm honored to bring this collectible experience to my
hockey fans who have followed my career for decades."
The collection includes thirteen limited-edition digital
collectibles as green, gold, platinum, and diamond tier NFTs, with
up to 299 editions each in the green tier, to a highly coveted 15
editions only in the diamond tier. Priced for the everyday fan
starting at $10, each NFT contains a
3D rendering or animation of Gretzky making a signature move on the
ice. Throughout 2022, additional drops of OneOf's sports legends
NFT series will take place in partnership with eBay, reinterpreting
iconic Sports Illustrated covers in the era of Web3.
"We are excited to partner with eBay, the largest and most
trusted e-commerce platform in the world, to introduce NFTs and the
power of the blockchain to eBay's community of enthusiasts through
a dynamic, user-friendly experience," said Lin Dai, CEO, OneOf. "You don't have to
be a crypto expert to buy, sell, and collect NFTs. OneOf and eBay
are bringing transformative Web3 technology to the next
100M non-crypto-native mass
consumers."
The surge in the collectibles market has fueled this first-ever
collaboration between eBay and an NFT seller. As a global commerce
leader, eBay has connected its 142 million buyers and millions of
sellers all over the world, bringing incredible inventory to
enthusiasts and fostering new economic opportunities through
community building. Its collaboration with OneOf is driven by the
collective goal of maintaining an open marketplace and making high
value collectibles more accessible.
A longtime leader in the collectibles space, eBay continues to
introduce new tech capabilities and greater confidence to
enthusiasts. In 2021, eBay introduced industry-leading tools
including Price Guide and Collection and Image Scan. This year,
eBay expanded its Authenticity Guarantee service to trading cards
and soon will launch the eBay vault: a secure storage facility and
digital marketplace for trading cards that will foster
fractionalization and allow users to transfer ownership from seller
to buyer in a matter of seconds, with no need to re-authenticate,
or ship the item anywhere.
To shop the collection, visit eBay.com/oneofgretzkynft and
follow the conversation with @eBayCollectibles on Instagram or
@eBay on Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to
create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers
millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the
world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive.
Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most
vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique
selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87
billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information
about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit
www.ebayinc.com.
About OneOf
Deeply committed to a sustainable
blockchain future, OneOf is an NFT platform that supports NFTs on
multiple energy-efficient blockchains, to create sustainable,
creator-and-fan-friendly experiences. Minting an NFT on OneOf's
platform uses up to over 2 million times less energy than
proof-of-work networks, and for its users, purchasing NFTs costs
$0 in blockchain gas fees. OneOf aims
to bring the next 100 million non-crypto-native fans into Web3 by
removing the technical frictions and allowing fans to pay for their
NFTs with credit/debit cards as well as major cryptocurrencies.
Committed to diversity, over 80% of the collections featured on
OneOf come from minority or female creators. In addition, OneOf
donates portions of proceeds from every NFT collection to its
artist or athlete partner's preferred charity.
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