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Web3 Tech Firm OKX Partners with Chiliz Chain for Sports Token Integration

The web3 technology firm OKX has recently announced a partnership with Chiliz Chain, a leading EVM-based blockchain known as the pioneer in the sports and entertainment segments. Having a new validator on the Chiliz Chain from the OKX aims to strengthen the governance, security, and scalability of the chain.

Chiliz Chain stands on the Decentralized  Proof of Staked Authority (DPoSA) consensus that involves validators contributing greatly to block formation and authentication. As part of the Chiliz Chain, entities must stake to the minimum number of 10 million CHZ, the token, to be qualified as validators.

OKX’s arrival prompts Chiliz Chain to consider specific additions regarding smart contract development and execution, particularly focusing on block validity. OKX brings massive expertise and experience from the crypto exchange field to the Chiliz Chain’s ecosystem.

OKX’s alliance with Chiliz has led to significant achievements, such as facilitating spot trading for CHZ token, since March 2021, and supporting Chiliz (CHZ) 2.0 mainnet integration in October 2023. Additionally, OKX has listed various fan tokens, connecting with the sports community on a deeper level.

Founded in 2018, Chiliz has focused on developing a unique solution to one of the most salient problems that sports teams and leagues face, which is how to sustainably and affordably scale their brands and maximize fan engagement globally.

With the Chiliz Chain, Chiliz aims to provide an innovative platform for sports brands, gaming companies, and fans to engage through a SportFi ecosystem, leveraging blockchain technology for fan tokens, NFTs, and decentralized applications, thereby enhancing the fan experience.

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Terron Gold

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