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Fanton, a Telegram-based fantasy football platform, has teamed up with the Russian Premier League (RPL) to introduce licensed NFTs and offer transparent gameplay, improving both engagement and trust.
Fantasy football’s appeal lies in the excitement of crafting dream teams, competing with friends, and tracking player performance throughout the season. It has become a beloved pastime for millions, with reaching over 11 million players in the official English Premier League fantasy game alone.
Despite its popularity, traditional fantasy football systems often fall short, with complex rules, confusing scoring, and limited transparency, leaving players uncertain about result accuracy and payout fairness.
Reinventing Fantasy Football with Blockchain
Fanton addresses these issues by leveraging blockchain technology, providing verifiable scores, transparent payouts, and a seamless experience for fantasy managers seeking a more straightforward and fair game.
A recent partnership with the RPL emphasizes the value of Fanton’s approach. Through this collaboration, licensed NFTs linked to RPL players will offer special perks like autographed T-shirts for NFT holders.
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The partnership aims to merge real-world football passion with engaging, rewarding gameplay, while also highlighting the growing interest of established football leagues in blockchain-powered assets.
Enhancing Transparency and Fairness
Alongside the licensed NFTs, Fanton’s Web3 infrastructure ensures a level of trust that traditional fantasy football platforms struggle to achieve. Every transaction, team modification, and point tally is securely recorded on the blockchain, minimizing the potential for hidden alterations that could frustrate players.
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This transparent ledger ensures fantasy managers that the scoring system remains fair and accurate, while also offering genuine ownership of digital assets, as NFT-based player cards can be collected, traded, or used strategically.
Games are played in real time, with players’ on-field performance directly affecting fantasy results. Starting the game is simple—players only need a Telegram account, avoiding the need for lengthy registrations or identity verification.
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To make the game more accessible, Fanton also offers simplified leagues with easier rules, reducing the entry barrier for newcomers. The platform’s native token, FTON, supports the ecosystem, rewarding active participants with tokens based on their involvement, which can then be exchanged for NFTs.
Users can connect on Fanton’s official Discord server to discuss strategies, participate in giveaways, and stay updated on tournaments, events, and platform developments.
Exploring New Possibilities in Football and Beyond
Looking ahead, Fanton plans to launch a web-based version to expand its reach across Europe, along with new fantasy formats to make the game even more accessible. The team is also negotiating licensing agreements to bring in additional leagues and organizations, expanding the range of NFTs available.
The platform is also eyeing a foray into esports, attracting a new audience. As part of their long-term vision, the Fanton team said:
“Our goal is to give football fans the chance to feel like part of a larger community by becoming fantasy managers. With just Telegram, we want them to experience owning player cards and earning money through it.”