CryptoKitties Releases Stephen Curry Sports Collectibles

CryptoKitties has partnered with NBA star Stephen Curry for an exclusive sports collectible series.

Blockchain-focused collectibles website CryptoKitties hasteamed upwith digital assets distributor and creator AppMoji and two-time National Basketball Association (NBA) most valuable player (MVP) Stephen Curry to bring sports memorabilia to the blockchain.

Under the deal, Curry auctioned off on Monday one of three special-edition CryptoKitties through a personal crypto wallet. Ten highly-coveted CryptoKitties were given away during the auction in celebration of the partnership. More Curry collectibles are expected to go on offer soon.

Mack Flavelle, co-founder of CryptoKitties, said the Exclusive Cats are a tribute of sorts to Curry’s interests on and off the court. He added:

"Stephen is the perfect partner to try out this new kind of Kitty. He's an incredible athlete, but also has a deep interest in technology and innovation.”

Curry is known as an athlete active in the tech community. He is the first ever sports personality to team up with a blockchain-based game through his involvement with Moji (AppMoji).

CryptoKitties quickly gained popularity since its launch in late 2017, with some cats sold for more than $100,000. The group expects Curry's collectibles to be in high demand by sports fans.

Athletes on crypto

With the launch of the Curry CryptoKitties, the Golden State Warriors marquee player joins a growing number of athletes who have ventured into blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Philippine boxing legend-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao announced last month he wouldpush aheadwith the launch of his digital currency, the PAC Coin.

In September 2017, former boxing pound-per-pound king Floyd Mayweathertweetedthat he was supporting Centra Token’s initial coin offering ((ICO) in an apparent endorsement of the token.

Early this year, two-time world record holder in speed skating Ted-Jan Bloemen of Canadasigneda sponsorship deal with ONG Social and CEEK VR, a deal that will see him collect some of his compensation in cryptocurrency.

"I'm excited to step into the future with ONG and CEEK. Their progressive approach to social media and VR paired with cryptocurrencies bring a whole new perspective. A perspective that, I believe, has a lot of potentials!"