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Nike enters the metaverse game following RTFKT acquisition
Sportswear manufacturer Nike announced the acquisition of virtual sneakers and collectibles brand RTFKT. Nike becomes the biggest U.S.-based athletic products manufacturer through this partnership to join the metaverse bandwagon. A Cointelegraph report from Nov. 02 highlighted Nike's submission of requests for patenting the words — namesake, swoosh logo and just do it — for use … [Read more...] about Nike enters the metaverse game following RTFKT acquisition
Sportswear Giant Nike Purchases NFT Fashion and Collectibles Startup RTFKT
“This acquisition is another step that accelerates Nike’s digital transformation and allows us to serve athletes and creators at the intersection of sport, creativity, gaming and culture,” Nike president John Donahoe wrote in a blog post. “We’re acquiring a very talented team of creators with an authentic and connected brand. Our plan is to invest in the RTFKT brand, serve and … [Read more...] about Sportswear Giant Nike Purchases NFT Fashion and Collectibles Startup RTFKT
Nike wants to bring sneakerheads into the Metaverse
Look at your feet. A lot of you (raises hand) are wearing Nikes right now. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, Nike reported its revenue was up 19% to $44.5 billion for the year. But that’s here. What about in the Metaverse?Why Nike is interested in the MetaverseFor those as of yet unfamiliar with the concept, the easiest — yet very incomplete — way of imagining the … [Read more...] about Nike wants to bring sneakerheads into the Metaverse