FIFA Unveils EVM-Compatible Blockchain to Boost Sports Fan Engagement

# FIFA to Launch Blockchain Network to Support NFT Collection and Fan Engagement On April 30, FIFA unveiled plans to introduce a new blockchain network designed to bolster its NFT collection and enhance fan interaction. Cointelegraph reports that the international soccer governing body will name the network "FIFA Blockchain," making it compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This initiative aims to deliver superior performance, improved scalability, and forward-looking capabilities. In this transition, FIFA's official NFT collection, "FIFA Collect," will migrate from the Algorand blockchain to the new FIFA Blockchain. However, FIFA has announced that this migration will not begin before May 20, 2025. "No immediate action is required at this time. Once the migration begins, we will provide clear and step-by-step instructions on the necessary actions,” FIFA stated in its announcement. # FIFA Collect Migration Scheduled for 2025 Post-migration, Algorand-based external wallets such as Pera and Defly will no longer be supported. Users will need to connect to FIFA Collect using EVM-compatible wallets like MetaMask or WalletConnect. FIFA also indicated that unless users manually remove their listings from the marketplace before the migration date, existing collections will automatically transfer to the new platform. Further details about the migration process are being developed and will be updated as more information becomes available.