Division Street has launched an NFT platform called the “Ducks of a Feather” that connects Oregon student athletes to fans, boosters and collectors. Revenues from the platform will directly benefit Oregon student athletes.
NFT’s first collection (short for non-fungible tokens) is a collaboration with the Oregon football team called the “Flying Formation”. Tinker Hatfield, a Nike designer and graduate of the University of Oregon, designed 120 unique works of art to be auctioned.
The auction will take place on February 20th at 10am PST at Ducks of a Feather’s. Website.. 67.5% of the auction’s revenue will be evenly distributed by the participating members of the Dax football team, 22.5% will be directed to Division Street’s mission to create NIL opportunities tailored to Oregon student athletes, and the remaining 10%. Will be donated to the division. A street fund that benefits other athletic programs throughout the university.
Each NFT sold comes with a unique physical pair of UO Special Edition Nike Air Max 1 designed by Hatfield. It represents a unique NFT on the tongue of the shoe and features a Hatfield signature.
Ownership of the NFT grants the right to claim Air Max shoes. Each NFT is associated with a unique pair of special edition shoes with their own size and serial number. There will be a billing period when NFT owners will be able to redeem their shoes in the future.
According to the Ducks of a Feather website, each NFT is inspired by Hatfield’s own experience as an Oregon student athlete who competed in athletics as a pole vaulter before joining Nike.
“As a former Oregon student athlete, I clearly remember the sense of brotherhood that exists within the team. I’m honored to be able to create a depiction of that brotherhood through the design of the Flying Formation,” Hatfield said. Said. “I am very passionate about schools and athletes. It is my dream to work on something unique like this that directly supports them.”
Division Street-“Flying Formation” NFT Collection
Flying Formation NFT Air Max 1 Tees
Flying Formation NFT Duck Head Tees
Division Street; Feather Ducks
According to a Division Street press release, seven Oregon football student athletes have been contracted to provide “specific content for the initiative.”Athletes are included TJ base, Brandon Dolas, Justin Flow, Mase ship, Jamal Hill, Chris HatsonWhen Noah Sewell.
“It’s great to know that our story influenced the legendary Tinker Hatfield and see that inspiration in the NFT collection that supports our team,” says Hill. .. “Oregon is a special place that makes sense for each of us, but it makes us work as a team and make us ourselves. We are all over the world in different backgrounds, experiences and situations. But when I land in Oregon, I’m a family. I can’t wait to share this collection with the world. It provides a truly unique experience for 120 fans. “
Hatfield designed the Air Max 1, which was first released in 1987. He said it was selected for this NFT collection to celebrate its 35th anniversary.
“Because I was also the author [the Air Max 1] There is a big story behind the innovation as the first shoe with visible air, tied to the university’s innovative spirit. I felt it had a personal connection, “Hatfield said of why he chose the Air Max 1. For NFT. “I was looking for something with its own weight and its own story, and that’s exactly the 35th anniversary of the Air Max 1.”
NFTs are auctioned for cryptocurrencies at Dutch auctions, also known as down-price auctions. Initially, it will be sold at a high price, but the price will gradually decrease. Collectors can buy the work at a reasonable price, but they can sell it at any time.
Division Street was founded in September 2021 by several University of Oregon graduates and donors, including Nike founder Phil Knight.Former Oregon Guard Sabrina Ionescu He is the Chief Athlete Officer and Senior Advisor to the company.
According to the company’s website, its mission is “to empower Oregon student athletes to succeed in their brand and marketing perspectives and maximize revenue opportunities.”
Division Street has helped Oregon athletes make a profit through other NIL ventures. The company has partnered with Airbnb to host Eugene rentals co-designed by Oregon athletes.
Other Oregon athletes who will benefit from the NIL era Sedna Prince, UNINTERRUPTED, Champs Sports, Eastbay.When Kaibon TibodoNike, Delta, Starface, etc.
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