Dr. Lennart Ante is Managing Director and one of the founders of the non-profit research institute Blockchain Research Lab based in Hamburg. The Blockchain Research Lab promotes independent science and research in the field of blockchain technology as well as the communication of its results in the form of publications, conferences and media contributions. The institute operates on a non-profit basis and aims to contribute to the further development of the general understanding of blockchain technology and to analyze the resulting challenges and opportunities as well as their socio-economic consequences. Dr. Ante's research interests lie at the intersection of finance, technology and innovation, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies are changing economic systems and societal structures.

Fan Tokens on the Blockchain: A Research Insight

Fan tokens have established themselves as an innovative digital asset class that forms an interface between cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and the sports sector. They enable a new form of fan participation and offer exclusive benefits such as co-determination rights in club decisions and access to special rewards and games. These blockchain-based assets, which have already been issued by 81 sports organizations – including prestigious clubs such as FC Barcelona and Manchester City – have found their way into various sports such as combat sports, motorsports, tennis and rugby and offer far more than just speculative value . This blog post describes the concept of fan tokens and how they impact fan engagement.

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