UFC CEO Dana White Joins VeChain to Propel Blockchain Adoption
VeChain, a prominent layer-1 blockchain platform, has announced UFC CEO Dana White as its newest official advisor. White, known for his role in transforming UFC into a global sports phenomenon with a reach of over 950 million households, will work alongside Nobel Prize-winning physicist Konstantin Novoselov on VeChain's advisory board. This collaboration aims to combine White's expertise in mass marketing with Novoselov's scientific innovation to drive real-world blockchain adoption.
White expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "VeChain is an incredible partner for the UFC and Power Slap, and I’m honored to join their advisory board. I’m passionate about technology, and with their products and innovation, I’m looking forward to helping elevate their brand to the next level." VeChain has already integrated its technology into UFC fighter gloves using NFC chips to combat fraud, ensuring authenticity for auctioned items.
Key Highlights | Details |
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Advisory Board Members | Dana White, Konstantin Novoselov |
Global Reach | 950 million households |
Initiatives | VeBetterDAO, NFC-enabled fighter gloves |
"Dana popularized combat sports by focusing on what fans really want—he understands that VeBetterDAO isn’t about theories, it’s about winning through real actions." – Sunny Lu, VeChain CEO
White's role will also involve promoting VeBetterDAO, a decentralized platform incentivizing sustainable actions through B3TR tokens. Notably, White will not receive any tokens as compensation for his advisory role. This partnership underscores VeChain's commitment to bridging blockchain technology with mainstream audiences.
- UFC CEO Dana White joins VeChain as an advisor to expand blockchain adoption.
- VeChain's initiatives include VeBetterDAO and NFC-enabled gloves to ensure authenticity.
- White's influence is expected to introduce blockchain to millions of new users.
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