Less than two years until the 2026 World Cup, but what does this cycle mean for certain projects? Have you thought about it?

Take $CHZ as an example. This is not just hype. From an infrastructure perspective— as the first platform in the SportFi sector, it has gathered over 70 top sports IPs, from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain to clubs in the five major European leagues. Every licensing deal strengthens the ecosystem’s moat. These IPs are not just decorations; fan token trading, Gas fee payments, governance participation, staking rewards—CHZ is integrated throughout the entire process.

The emergence of Chiliz Chain 2.0 changes the game. An L1 chain optimized exclusively for SportFi, EVM compatibility means developers and assets can migrate without barriers. The staking annualized yield from transaction fee sharing is about 17%, allowing token holders to participate in ecosystem growth and earn tangible on-chain rewards.

Looking at ecosystem authenticity—clubs have opened new revenue channels through fan tokens. Fans gain voting rights and VIP experiences (tickets, merchandise, and a rewards list of over 40,000 items). This is not virtual promises; it’s real, redeemable value. Once the cash flow cycle is established, user stickiness becomes a non-issue.

In terms of liquidity, the listing on 57 exchanges ensures easy entry and exit, accommodating funds of various sizes. Plus, multi-chain deployment, NFT, and ticketing scene expansion continue to broaden the ecosystem’s boundaries.

The key still lies in the event cycle—major IP windows like the 2026 European Championship and World Cup will trigger exponential growth in fan engagement and token demand.