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Portalkripto.com — The biggest football club in Indonesia Persib announced strategic global partnership with a blockchain-based fan engagement and rewards platform, Socios.com, Wednesday (8/6). Persib joins this app along with 150 global sports clubs including Manchester City, FC Barcelona, AC Milan, and others.
Persib will soon be able to launch Fan Token to its strong fanbase, known as Bobotoh, around the world. Based in Bandung, Persib have developed a largest digital community in Asia since their establishment in 1933.
Director of PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat Teddy Tjahjono stated that Persib is very proud to collaborate with Socios.com. He insists Persib is a professional football club that is open and supportive to the latest innovations and technologies.
“With Socios.com, we believe we can offer new opportunities for Bobotoh in Indonesia and around the world to deeply and closely engage with the club, Persib,” Teddy added, in an official statement.
“Persib Fan Token will be an effective tool and instrument, reaching out more than 20 million supporters closer to the club they are proud of.”
Socios.com projects 500 fan polls for the growing community of Fan Token holders this year. Fan polls allow fans to influence club decisions including jersey design, jersey selection, and celebration songs.
Socios.com will also give rewards to supporters of any club. A total of 17,000 supporters will have access to live watch and enjoy unforgettable experiences in matches along 2022.
Fan Token holders has opened opportunities to receive digital rewards, including digital assets, merchandise, and jerseys worn by players during matches, while being eligible to access exclusive discounts offered by club sponsors, and other special offers and incentives from club partners.
Socios.com will also improve the gamification of the app and launch various sports-themed mobile games specifically for Fan Token holders.
Socios.com is a global community dedicated to sports fans around the world. CEO Chiliz & Socios.com Alexandre Dreyfus said “we are excited to enter a new market, where passion for local football and love for the game existed globally.”
“Our warm welcome for Persib. We look forward to create an extraordinary experience and new opportunities for all Bobotoh to be closer to their proud club.”
Socios.com currently partnered with more than 150 sports entities including football clubs from Europe and Latin America, Formula One™️ teams, teams from the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS, and esports and UFC teams.