In
pictures: Legendary footballer Dani Alves unveils NFT project at MetaTerrace,
Dubai
Brazilian
football icon Dani Alves launched the NFT drop of his trophy collection, in
conjunction with Dubai-based ColossalBit and British luxury watchmaker Backes
& Strauss
July
07, Dubai, UAE: Footballer Dani Alves, most known for his time at FC Barcelona,
launched 43 luxury timepieces and their NFTs, which commemorate every major
trophy he won in an illustrious career spanning 22 years. The launch was held
at MetaTerrace, a happening metaverse-based nightlife lounge in Dubai, on June
28th.
ColossalBit,
a Dubai-based consulting, advisory, design, and development company for
cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs and metaverse, hosted the event. ColossalBit
also partnered with renowned watchmaker Backes & Strauss in creating the
NFTs of the latter’s timepieces. The 43 physical luxury watches were unveiled
alongside fractionalized, premium, and regular NFT variants of the same.
“The
metaverse revolution has found a true champion in Dani Alves. He brings with
him the same energy, charisma, and persona that he brought on the pitch. The
overwhelming response to this NFT drop testifies to the promise that blockchain
and associated applications hold. We are glad to be at the forefront of NFT,
metaverse, crypto, and Web3 technologies and their development in the Middle
East and beyond,” said Christian Chalfoun, Co-founder & CTO, ColossalBit
and MetaTerrace, who was also a speaker at NFT NYC 2022.
Dignitaries
included VartkessKnadjian, CEO of Backes & Strauss; Sheikh Ahmed bin Sultan
bin Khalifa Al Nahyan who attended after travelling all the way from Abu Dhabi;
and BurakÖzdemir, better known as CZN Burak, a famous Turkish chef and
restaurateur. Also, in collaboration with Ex Sports, Séan Garnier, the French
freestyle footballer, performed live with Dani Alves at MetaTerrace, treating
attendees to some silky and flashy footballing skills. Attendees also had the
lifetime opportunity of interacting and taking pictures and autographs with the
stars.
The
NFT and metaverse-related initiatives are on the rise in Dubai, with
ColossalBit leading the charge and working with government entities in growing
and expanding the space. ColossalBit’sMetaTerrace has been at the heart of the
action, with many exclusive events held in the real world and the metaverse. At
the event, Dani Alves also unveiled a first-of-its-kind NFT VR Room built for a
football player by ColossalBit. Alves explored and walked inside his NFT VR
room live, which will now be available for all his fans and NFT holders to
experience from anywhere in the world. This marked the start of ColossalBit’s
long-term vision of bringing the NFT and metaverse space closer to the
community and exploring its full potential.
“There will be more announcements and events
coming soon from ColossalBit and MetaTerrace, locally and internationally,”
stated Mohammed Shahid, Co-Founder & COO of ColossalBit.
About ColossalBit Management Consultancies:
ColossalBit Management Consultancies is a Blockchain Advisory, Design,
Development and Investment Partnership Company based in Dubai, which empowers
builders, makers, brands, and young start-ups to establish projects, accelerate
growth, and thrive in this fast-paced industry. The company’s main focus is on
NFT & Metaverse projects. Their goal is helping brands and companies
understand how they can adapt & integrate this new paradigm shift into
their business model.
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