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Colombian soccer superstar James David Rodríguez Rubio has announced his partnership with ZKSpace to launch the James Rodríguez Commemorative Edition NFTs, Zurda (left foot in Spanish), with the presale scheduled for June 15th, 2022. The 1,500 unique pieces are currently the only digital art collections available featuring key highlights from his illustrious career spanning three continents and celebrating Rodríguez’s outstanding contribution to the game. Rodríguez is amongst the first of many prominent athletes and celebrities to get involved in the digital art space, and his strategic partnership agreement with ZKSpace, the team behind ZKSea, is a testament to the quality of the layer 2 NFT minting platform and marketplace.
Zurda’s NFTs do more than just turn a photo into NFTs. You will find 4 unique rarities in the NFT Collection. 1 Platinum, 10 gold, 400 silver, and 1,089 bronze, with each piece entitling the owner to a commemorative moment in Rodríguez’s career, and top-ranking pieces to be given signed memorabilia, whitelist spots for future NFTs issued on ZKSea, stake-to-earn bonuses, and even the chance to have a video call with James Rodríguez himself.
James Rodríguez is one of the greatest Colombian attacking midfielders of all time. Having a magical left foot and being able to play anywhere behind the front line, Mr. Rodríguez is regarded as one of the most creative players in the game. Two Champions Leagues, two FIFA Club World Cups and a World Cup Golden Boot are some of his many honors.
His celebrations as Colombia’s National Team Player at the 2014 Fifa World Cup against Uraguay and Greece and Japan respectively, along with his participation in the 2016 American Cup are some of the highlights. Also featured are some close-up shots of his stylish leg tattoos and of legendary goal celebrations such as when playing for Argentina’s Banfield against Uruguay in 2010, and a successful free-kick for Real Madrid in 2015.
According to the official announcement by ZKSpace, users on the whitelist are able to mint one of the Silver and Bronze James Rodríguez mystery box NFTs from June 15th at a price of 0.12 ETH, 20% lower than that of the public sale. After the presale ends, the public sale will begin. Prices start at 0.15ETH for silver and bronze, 0.6ETH for gold, and 1ETH for platinum. Auctions will take place for the Gold and Platinum NFTs.
Regarding the launch of his NFT collection, James Rodríguez said, “It is a blessing to have such an amazing network of supporters. I wish this opportunity will allow many to become a part my future career. The launch for me has provided a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the amazing journey soccer has led me on and look back at my accomplishments. It is a great honor to have this opportunity to share it with my supporters from around the globe.”
In releasing an NFT collection, James Rodríguez joins a growing number of top athletes and sporting organizations utilizing the emerging technology to better connect with and reward fans. The digital trading card model has been popularized by NBA Top Shot, the market leader. Similar models such as Topps and Vayner Sports Pass have enjoyed great success building fan communities for their digital assets. The James Rodríguez Commemorative Edition NFT collection will be an opportunity for Rodríguez’s nearly 70 million social media followers to get involved and be a part of an amazing fan community.
The incoming web 3.0 revolution will make NFTs an essential part. They can be used as virtual identities badges that show the world who you are and what interests you. NFT collections can be used to create a network of people with similar passions and interests. Professional sporting celebrities and KoLs have the opportunity to connect to their fans through NFTs. They lower the barriers to entry, creating an environment where only the most dedicated can make connections.
ZKSwap AMM DEX (a low-cost Layer 2 payment method) and ZKSquare (a low-cost Layer 2 transaction protocol), ZKSea are part of ZKSpace. ZKSpace is a Layer 2 protocol that leverages ZK-Rollups technology. ZKSea offers Layer 2 transactions at a lightning fast, affordable, and secure speed. ZKSea also supports Layer 1 through Layer 2 NFT mutual transfer. ZKSpace has just launched its iOS and Android mobile apps. This is a commitment to lower the barriers to entry for those who want to explore Web 3.0 and get involved in blockchain technology.
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