The European esports leader unveils its association with the world's most advanced blockchain as part of a 3-year partnership, to date one of the most important in the history of European esports.
The Tezos blockchain, among the most energy efficient , will allow Team Vitality to create a new experience with its community around the world.
Team Vitality athletes will represent the Tezos brand in the biggest esports leagues and competitions.
Paris, January 6, 2022: Team Vitality and Tezos, the world’s most advanced blockchain, are pleased to announce a technology partnership that will revolutionize the Team Vitality fan experience. The two brands are joining forces through the largest contract in the esports club’s history to provide unprecedented ways to connect with its fans and engage with its star athletes. These connections will be made possible by the pioneering and energy-efficient open-source Tezos blockchain.
Welcome TEZOS as our Main PartnerTeam Vitality competes on major licenses and in the biggest global competitions, Tezos will be represented by the best athletes and ambassadors of the club, with unmatched brand visibility in the esports ecosystem. The year 2022 should mark the beginning of a new era for Team Vitality which has signed the largest investment in players and coaching staff ever made in esports. A 3-year commitment that should mark European and global esports.
This partnership, which runs through 2022, 2023 and 2024, is one of the most significant in the history of European esports. It brings Team Vitality closer to its fans than ever before, gives the community unprecedented access to their favourite teams and rewards them for their support. Team Vitality is working with the Tezos ecosystem to raise awareness among fans about the benefits of blockchain in the gaming experience and to showcase these technological advancements. Esports and gaming fans are among the most engaged and tech-savvy communities. Through Tezos, Team Vitality will showcase the full benefits of blockchain and the importance of using and developing it responsibly to create an engaging fan-centric experience.
This technology partnership is one of Tezos’ first steps into the booming esports sector. This industry and video games in general represent a key opportunity for the blockchain world, and the Tezos ecosystem is committed to supporting them fervently. The association with Team Vitality reflects the appeal and ability of Europe’s leading esports club to support the Tezos ecosystem in this goal.
Tezos is the world’s most advanced and energy-efficient blockchain. It uses Proof-of-Stake technology, which has a much lower impact on the environment than Proof-of-Work technology, used by other market leaders. This innovative partnership aims to engage the esports and gaming communities in blockchain and promote the sustainable development and use of technologies.
“This is truly a game-changing partnership for Vitality and it’s timely given that 2022 is set to be our biggest year ever. The opportunities that Tezos can bring to strengthen the relationship with our fans are incredibly exciting, and we are immensely proud to have Tezos join us on this journey,” said Nicolas Maurer, Director of Team Vitality.
“ This is a significant milestone for Europe’s largest esports team as the blockchain and gaming industries continue to build a future centered around fans and players. Team Vitality’s decision to choose the Tezos blockchain as their technical partner is another signal from the established and growing gaming industry that low emissions, scalability, and ease of use are key drivers of the next wave of blockchain technology adoption. I am thrilled to see Team Vitality join the Tezos community.” – Mason Edwards, Chief of Staff, Tezos Foundation