Fantastec SWAP Scores with Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund, one of Germany’s most successful and most loved
Bundesliga teams globally have joined the innovative Fantastec SWAP
digital collectibles platform.

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The ground-breaking app allows fans to discover, collect and swap
officially licensed club content such as player autographs and exclusive
video from their favourite football teams. The genuine player profiles
are timestamped and authenticated via cutting-edge blockchain technology.

“Given our fan first mentality at Fantastec we had to have this unique
product available to one of Europe’s most passionate fan base. The
exceptional nature of Fantastec SWAP is it allows football fans to SWAP
with confidence and trust with any fan around the world. The innovative
format provides exclusive player profiles containing a variety of
special features including authenticated player signatures, one-off
content and dynamic stats. We are certain the thousands already playing
SWAP across 50+ countries will love having Borussia Dortmund on our
platform,” commented Steve Madincea, Fantastec’s Managing Partner.

Fantastec SWAP encourages fans to build their squad collections through
in-app team packs, and by swapping with other fans all over the world.
The blockchain-powered platform offers social network-like features,
enabling fans to connect and swap their collectibles with the same
confidence and trust they would have if they were interacting physically.

Matthias Zerber, Borussia Dortmund, Managing Director of BVB
Merchandising GmbH stated, “More than ever fans want more interaction
and engagement with the teams and players they follow. Because we know
football forms such a large part of their daily lives, we are
continually looking for partners capable of delivering a certain more
for our fans. Fantastec SWAP is a perfect solution not merely for our
most loyal fans in Germany but for all football fans around the globe
that love the game and enjoy technology bringing them closer to the
team.”

Available throughout the world via the App and Android stores, SWAP is
the first product from technology-led fan-engagement company Fantastec
Sports Technology Ltd. In February, Fantastec SWAP launched with Arsenal
FC of the Premier League and plans to add more top football teams during
the coming months.

About Fantastec

Fantastec’s “fan-first” perspective connects international fans with the
sports that drive their daily lives. A unique blend of scientists,
engineers, data analysts, designers, researchers, sports marketing
creatives and communication professionals, Fantastec is inventing the
future of international fan engagement.

The London-based start-up uses new and emerging technologies such as OTT
VOD, VR / AR, wearable tech, AI and the blockchain to connect sports
fans with the sports they are passionate about. Fantastec’s mission is
to enable globally distanced fans to engage more deeply with the sports,
teams and athletes they love.

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