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Sport and Spirit

How can crypto incentives and shared ownership save the soul of team sports?

Marketplace​

Context​

Problems​

What are the biggest problems sports are facing?

Commercialisation is leaving fans fearful that an important thing that makes up their identity is losing its soul.

See trends research

Opportunities​

The pool of passionate sports fans has superior knowledge about all aspects of running the game than a small pool of so-called experts.

DAOs give these supporters a chance to contribute their insights for the benefit of the club by:

  • broadening financial security
  • improving strategic decision-making process and execution
  • deepening a sense of community and belonging with players

Open source problem solving leads to more effective solutions that no one can see from the inside.

Web3 Projects​

Turn fans into members with NFTs

Questions​

What would sport look like if the fans who care most had real decision-making power?

  • When does commercialisation cross from funding the game to extracting its soul?
  • If DAOs give fans a voice, what stops the loudest voice from drowning out the wisest?
  • Which sport is closest to proving that shared ownership improves on-field outcomes?