Ebay Launches First NFT Collection
May 23 2022 - 9:40AM
Dow Jones News
By Will Feuer
E-commerce company Ebay Inc. said it is launching its first
collection of non-fungible tokens, featuring animations of the
athletes featured on Sports Illustrated covers.
The so-called "Genesis" collection is being launched through a
partnership with OneOf, a green NFT platform. The collection
includes thirteen digital collectibles at various tiers of
availability.
"NFTs and blockchain technology are revolutionizing the
collectibles space, and are increasingly viewed as an investment
opportunity for enthusiasts," Ebay Vice President of Collectibles,
Electronics and Home Dawn Block said.
Last year, as the value of and interest in NFTs boomed, Ebay
allowed the sale of NFTs on its platform.
Write to Will Feuer at Will.Feuer@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
May 23, 2022 09:25 ET (13:25 GMT)
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