The firm behind the <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/list-of-top-blockchain-development-companies-to-watchout-for-in-2020/">development of blockchain</a>-based game Cryptokitties, Dapper Labs, has secured a patent in South America that will allow the firm to develop collectable virtual tokens in a deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

A piece in the<a href="https://www.jusbrasil.com.br/diarios/290875891/rpi-marcas-24-03-2020-pg-3657?ref=serp"> latest edition</a> of the Intellectual Property Magazine of Rio de Janeiro, Dapp[er Labs now possess the rights to use the NBA brand; including the image rights of NBA players and also NBA matches for crypto collectables in Brazil.

Moreover, the project dubbed as  “NBA Top Shot” will enable basketball lovers to interact more with their treasured players and teams by using the interactive tokens that are connected to matches and players contracts.

It is worth noting that this deal is not just about collectables. The NBA is hoping to reward the fans with more control. In other words, this project is unlike any other fan tokens project we have seen before.

This ain't the first time that Dapper Labs has partnered with a key sports organization. Back in February 25, the crypto kitties developer also revealed that it has reached a consensus with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to create tokenized MMA Tamagotchis.
<h2>Professional sports meet Blockchain technology</h2>
Over the last twelve months, professional sports teams have taken a keen interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Sports fans around the world are often seeing their favourite sports team; boost their interaction with them by using blockchain-based tokens.

Sports firm, Chilliz in the United States is utilizing its blockchain-based Socios platform to offer engagement tokens. The franchise has created fan engagement tokens for teams in the  National Football League and Major League Baseball. Additionally, the NBA’s Sacramento Kings launched a live auction for team merchandise with blockchain firm ConsenSys back in January.

Furthermore, soccer dynasties in Europe have also ventured into<a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/blockage-game-to-develop-a-blockchain-based-strategy-mmo-metaboss/"> blockchain technology</a>. Italian giants Juventus, revealed back in February that they will be providing trading cards of players through blockchain firm Sorare.

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Dapper Labs secures patent to create NBA digital tokens

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Dapper Labs secures patent to create NBA digital tokens

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