Thread by @roham

We @dapperlabs just announced a massive partnership with @LaLiga plus $250M in new capital from an incredible group: @Coatue @A16Z Mary Meeker @bondcap @GVteam and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) among others

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We started @dapperlabs with a simple mission: drive mainstream adoption of decentralized technologies

Similar to @billgates’ push for “a PC on every desk”, we believe #NFTs are the catalyst to putting “a blockchain wallet in every pocket”

The “master plan” is simple:

1. Kickstart network effects by engaging new users with unique original content that sets new bars for usability and engagement. (@nbatopshot @laliga @UFC and more)

2. Support independent developers building on top of the decentralized @flow_blockchain ecosystem #onFlow

OG content is priority 1:
– @nbatopshot as the currency of fandom for all #NBA fans
– Expanding portfolio to all sports strengthens network effects, reinforcing liquidity across every marketplace
– @CryptoKitties #onFlow and epic new IP like @DrSeuss draws new waves of users in

If you’re part of @nbatopshot, expect to see accelerated product development at every step – we want to get out of beta ASAP: mobile app, non-custodial wallets, and of course –– the best content

Including the first-ever #WNBA rare packs dropping Friday!

https://twitter.com/nbatopshot/status/1440436348335235079

As @dapperlabs expands to other sports, our #NFT rarity framework will be very clear:
– Rare and Legendary-tier content will always be incredibly scarce
– Common and "Fandom"-tier content will be accessible to new collectors –– while still preserving scarcity in the long term

All of this wouldn't be possible if not for @flow_blockchain driving the exponential growth 🌊

We built #Flow lockstep with @nbatopshot –– but today it’s MUCH bigger than @dapperlabs, with more than 3000 independent developers and validator node operators from around the world

#Flow was built to support mainstream-ready onboarding and user experiences, leveraging the scale of partners like @Google @Samsung to provide a high speed, low cost, and green network while preserving decentralization and security

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Teams building on @flow_blockchain include Fortune 500s like @Shopify @WarnerMedia, indie devs like @Chainmonsters @DarkCountryGame and VC-backed startups incl @Genies @RCRDSHP @AlchemyPlatform @SturdyExchange @CryptoysHQ and many more

Keep tabs on the ecosystem: @flowverse_

We will grow sustainably, so all this is about bringing the right partners in more than just cash

Thank you to the amazing communities and ecosystem partners who make #NBATopShotThis #onFlow a dream to work on every day! We’re just getting started

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Great coverage today:

@Bloomberg bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

@Forbes forbes.com/sites/cathyhac…

@TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2021/09/22/nba…

@VentureBeat venturebeat.com/2021/09/22/dap…

@Sportico sportico.com/business/tech/…

@decryptmedia
decrypt.co/81490/nba-top-…

@CoinDesk coindesk.com/business/2021/…